Jigawa State Unveils N902bn Investment Budget for Growth

Malam Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, declared the state open for business at the J Invest 2026 summit held at the Government House banquet hall. He unveiled a N902 billion investment-driven budget, with 76.9% allocated to capital expenditure, focusing on economic sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare.

The budget aims to attract local and foreign investors by highlighting Jigawa's competitive advantages, including 24,700 square kilometers of fertile agricultural land and abundant irrigation resources. The state is a leading producer of sesame, hibiscus, wheat, rice, and other crops.

Namadi disclosed various investment opportunities across sectors like commercial agriculture, renewable energy, and logistics. Ongoing flagship projects include a Dangote rice mill with a processing capacity of 350 tons daily, expected to create thousands of jobs.

The governor also announced the allocation of 13,000 hectares of land for investment projects and emphasized the importance of infrastructure development, including 340 kilometers of inherited road projects and partnerships for rural electrification.