Date:<\/strong> Monday, 25th August 2025 Purpose:<\/strong> To design a full roadmap for implementing Digital Economy and E-Governance Policies<\/strong> in Jigawa State.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Reason:<\/strong> Based on a memo presented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Drive digital transformation and innovation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance public service delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Align with His Excellency\u2019s 12-Point Agenda on Digital Transformation and Innovation for Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Committee Composition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Technical Adviser to H.E. on ICT & Digital Economy \u2013 Chairman<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rector, JSPICT Kazaure \u2013 Co-Chairman<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n MD Galaxy \u2013 Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Representative, Office of the Head of Service \u2013 Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n NITDA Representative \u2013 Member<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n DG, Digital Economy & ICT Agency \u2013 Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Expected Outcomes of the Policies:<\/strong><\/p>\n Improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Drive economic growth through digital entrepreneurship and ICT-enabled services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Improve access to public services through e-governance platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Empower youth and SMEs with digital skills and infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expand digital inclusion in rural and underserved areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Impact:<\/strong> Scope:<\/strong> Renovation of Block C & D and Ahmadu Bello Hall<\/strong> at the New State Secretariat Complex<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Amount Approved:<\/strong> \u20a6357,263,029.10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Improve working conditions for civil servants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance the functionality and efficiency of government infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Aligns with the Governance and Administrative Reform Agenda<\/strong> of the 12-Point Development Agenda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Bill Title:<\/strong> Establishment of Jigawa State Rural Access Road Authority (JIRARA)<\/strong> and Jigawa State Road Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n Provide a robust legal and institutional framework for:<\/p>\n Planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maintenance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Financing of rural and feeder roads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Establish a sustainable Road Fund<\/strong> for consistent financing of road infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Alignment:<\/strong> With His Excellency\u2019s 12-Point Agenda focus on Infrastructure Development, Rural Transformation, and Economic Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Implementing Agency:<\/strong> Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Amount Approved:<\/strong> \u20a6717,731,316.84<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Scope of Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n Provision of solar-powered water collection points<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Installation of hand pumps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supply of hand pump materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Repair and rehabilitation of existing water facilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong> Expand access to safe and sustainable water supply<\/strong> across rural communities to promote inclusive development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Signed:<\/strong> ðŸ›️ State Executive Council Meeting Summary Date: Monday, 25th August 2025Chairman: His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCAPosition: Executive Governor of Jigawa State 💻 1. Digital Economy & E-Governance Roadmap ✅ Establishment of Committee to Develop Implementation Roadmap Purpose: To design a full roadmap for implementing Digital Economy and E-Governance Policies in Jigawa State. 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Chairman:<\/strong> His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA
Position:<\/strong> Executive Governor of Jigawa State<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udcbb 1. Digital Economy & E-Governance Roadmap<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u2705 Establishment of Committee to Develop Implementation Roadmap<\/h4>\n
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A bold step toward transforming Jigawa into a digitally driven, knowledge-based economy<\/strong> through inclusive and transparent implementation.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83c\udfe2 2. Infrastructure and Civil Service Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u2705 Renovation of New State Secretariat Complex<\/h4>\n
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\n\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f 3. Rural Road Infrastructure Reform<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u2705 Transmission of Reviewed Bill to Jigawa State House of Assembly<\/h4>\n
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\n\ud83d\udeb0 4. Water Supply Interventions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u2705 2025 Constituency Projects \u2013 24 State Constituencies<\/h4>\n
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\n\u270d\ufe0f Official Statement<\/h2>\n
Sagir Musa Ahmed<\/strong>
Honorable Commissioner of Youth, Sport and Culture<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"