Date: Tuesday, 28th July 2025
Chairman: His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA
Position: Executive Governor of Jigawa State
🏥 1. Healthcare for Vulnerable Citizens
✅ Approval of Capitation Increase for Health Programmes
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Programmes Involved:
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Formal Sector Health Programme (217,134 enrollees)
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J-Basic Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Citizens (143,500 enrollees)
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Previous Capitation: ₦300 per enrollee (monthly)
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New Capitation: ₦500 per enrollee (monthly)
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Objective:
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Reinforce the state’s commitment to free and accessible healthcare for the poorest and most vulnerable
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Align healthcare policy with global best practices for health insurance
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Sustain the momentum of J-Basic Healthcare, already acknowledged as first of its kind in Nigeria
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🌍 2. Land Administration Reform
✅ Constitution of Land Policy Review Committee
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Purpose:
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Address indiscriminate land allocation
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Review existing Land, Housing, and Urban Development Policies
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Promote accountability, equity, and sustainable land use
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Composition of Committee:
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Chairman: Hon. Commissioner for Land
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Co-Chairman: Hon. Commissioner for Environment
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Members Include:
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Former State Surveyor General – Abdullahi Hassan
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GIS Expert – Dr. Zulkifili Muhammed
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Former Director of Land/Deeds – Dr. Sadiq Abubakar
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Barr. Usman M. Adamu
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Dr. Musbahu Lawan
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Hon. Shehu Umar Chamo
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TPL Garba Isah
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Representatives from:
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Traditional Institutions
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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
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Local Government Councils
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Relevant MDAs
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Timeline:
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Committee is to submit its report and recommendations within 6 weeks
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Expected Outcome:
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A robust, revised land policy that safeguards the state from unchecked land misuse
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Ensures transparent and sustainable allocation practices
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✍️ Official Statement
Signed:
Sagir Musa Ahmed
Honorable Commissioner of Youth, Sport and Culture