SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER, 2024

Highlights of the major decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting chaired by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA.


  1. Strengthening Security and Crime Prevention:

    • To combat crimes and improve security patrols across the state, the Council approved ₦413,203,125.00 for procuring:
      • 4 foreign-used Toyota Hilux vehicles.
      • 50 brand-new Boxer Bajaj motorcycles.
        This effort underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of security agencies.
  2. Payment of Retirement Benefits:

    • As part of the administration’s commitment to improving civil servant welfare, the Council approved ₦1,543,912,178.17 for outstanding retirement benefits of Jigawa State Government pensioners.
    • The intervention, presented by the Office of the Head of Service, aims at ensuring timely payment and reducing pensioner hardship.
  3. Procurement of Official Vehicles:

    • To enhance government operations, the Council approved ₦304,000,000.00 for the procurement of 7 official vehicles, including:
      • 2 new Toyota Hilux vehicles.
      • 4 Toyota Corolla 2006 models.
      • 1 Toyota Corolla 2016 model.
        These vehicles will support the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in effective project monitoring and evaluation.
  4. Acquisition of KEDCO Shares:

    • In line with the administration’s 12-Point Agenda to ensure electricity supply in urban and rural areas, the Council approved ₦1,000,000,000 for:
      • The State Government’s share in KEDCO (Kano Electricity Distribution Company).
      • Consolidation of Jigawa State’s shareholding to 10%.
        This initiative aims to ensure constant electricity supply by 2028, boosting economic activities across the state.
  5. Implementation of Majia-Taura LGA Tragedy Recommendations:

    • Following the Majia-Taura tragedy, the Council:
      • Approved key recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
      • Established a 9-member committee, chaired by the Honorable Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, to develop short, medium, and long-term implementation plans.
  6. Street Light Projects:

    • To enhance semi-urban areas, the Council approved ₦595,943,149.94 for the supply and installation of integrated stand-alone solar-powered streetlights.
    • The project, presented by the Ministry of Power and Energy, aims to improve safety and socio-economic activities in these areas.

Signed:
Sagir Musa Ahmed,
Honorable Commissioner Information, Youth, Sport and Culture

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