Date:<\/strong> Monday, 13th October 2025** Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a61,127,351,285.54<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Scope:<\/strong> Construction of perimeter wall fencing<\/strong> in 15 public schools<\/strong> across Jigawa State.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Safeguard school environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Prevent unauthorized access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Protect students, staff, and educational assets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote a secure and conducive learning atmosphere<\/strong> aligned with global best practices for school safety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Impact:<\/strong> Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a62,372,668,393.82<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Locations:<\/strong> Shuwarin, Maigatari, and Hadejia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Promote trade and commercial activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create employment opportunities<\/strong> for youths and entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance internally generated revenue (IGR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stimulate local economies<\/strong> and attract private investment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Expected Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n Provide secure, modern trading environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strengthen agricultural and non-agricultural value chains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote inclusive economic growth through the 12-Point Agenda for Greater Jigawa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a61,334,425,718.75<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Scope:<\/strong><\/p>\n Procurement of 200 customized 5-in-1 Mini Rice Milling Machines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supply of modern equipment for the Multi-Skill Acquisition Centre (Fabrication, Welding, and Painting Bay)<\/strong> at Limawa, Dutse<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Support youth empowerment and job creation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance agro-processing capacity and value addition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expand vocational training and enterprise development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Impact:<\/strong> Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a6405,560,000.00<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Project:<\/strong> Jigawa State Date Palm Plantation Project (JSDPPP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Transform Jigawa into a leading hub for commercial date palm cultivation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support environmental sustainability<\/strong> and rural job creation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Empower farming communities through access to improved seedlings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Seedlings:<\/strong> 5,700 high-quality tissue-cultured date palm seedlings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Distribution:<\/strong> Across designated plantation clusters statewide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expected Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n High-yield and climate-adapted varieties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promotion of agro-industrial growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strengthened partnerships in agricultural innovation and rural prosperity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a61,999,983,750.00<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Scope:<\/strong> Supply of 1,185 Hunter-100 model motorcycles<\/strong> for J-Agro Extension Workers<\/strong> across 27 LGAs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n Enhance mobility and efficiency<\/strong> of field officers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Improve farmer outreach and advisory services<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support agricultural extension and technology transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Impact:<\/strong> Approved Amount:<\/strong> \u20a6338,436,875.00<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Scope:<\/strong> Procurement and installation of 350 Integrated Standalone Solar-Powered Streetlights<\/strong> across selected semi-urban areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n Improve public lighting and community safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance nighttime economic activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Promote clean energy and environmental sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Expected Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Safer streets and livelier communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Reduced dependence on non-renewable energy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Extended development benefits to underserved communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Signed:<\/strong> ðŸ›️ State Executive Council Meeting Summary Date: Monday, 13th October 2025**Chairman: His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCAPosition: Executive Governor of Jigawa State 🫠1. Enhancing School Security – Construction of Perimeter Wall Fencing Approved Amount: ₦1,127,351,285.54 Scope: Construction of perimeter wall fencing in 15 public schools across 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\ud83c\udfeb 1. Enhancing School Security \u2013 Construction of Perimeter Wall Fencing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This project reaffirms the Namadi administration\u2019s unwavering commitment<\/strong> to strengthening education infrastructure and ensuring safe learning environments across all schools.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83c\udfea 2. Boosting Commerce \u2013 Construction of Modern Markets (Phase I)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83c\udf3e 3. Agricultural Empowerment \u2013 Procurement of 200 Customized Mini Rice Milling Machines & Equipment for Limawa Skill Centre<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The rice milling machines will enable farmers and agro-entrepreneurs to reduce post-harvest losses<\/strong> and increase productivity.
The Limawa Centre\u2019s equipment will boost technical training<\/strong>, providing artisans with hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, and painting<\/strong>, fostering innovation and self-reliance among Jigawa youths.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83c\udf34 4. Agro-Industrial Development \u2013 Supply of 5,700 Tissue-Cultured Date Palm Seedlings (JSDPPP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\ude9c 5. Empowering Agricultural Extension Workers \u2013 Procurement of 1,185 Motorcycles<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This intervention will strengthen Jigawa\u2019s extension service delivery system, ensuring timely technical support<\/strong> to farmers and boosting agricultural productivity, food security, and rural economic growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n\u2600\ufe0f 6. Sustainable Infrastructure \u2013 Solar-Powered Streetlight Installation in Semi-Urban Towns<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u270d\ufe0f Official Statement<\/h2>\n
Sagir Musa Ahmed<\/strong>
Honourable Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sport and Culture<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"