{"id":1319,"date":"2026-04-14T13:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jigawastate.gov.ng\/news\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:58:59","slug":"jigawa-state-executive-council-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jigawastate.gov.ng\/news\/2026\/04\/14\/jigawa-state-executive-council-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"JIGAWA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"301\"><span role=\"text\"><em data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"301\">Held on Monday, 13th April, 2026<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"481\"><strong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"481\">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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"486\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"538\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"538\">1. Participation in Green Nigeria Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"703\">The State Executive Council approved the participation of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in the <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"702\">Green Nigeria Challenge \u2013 Jigawa State Edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"733\">This initiative is aimed at:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"888\">\n<li data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"761\">Promoting afforestation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"791\">Combating desertification<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"818\">Enhancing biodiversity<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"888\">Encouraging community participation in environmental conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1068\">The Council noted that participation will strengthen climate action initiatives, restore degraded lands, and contribute to national and global environmental sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1258\">The Ministry is expected to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including local communities, development partners, and civil society organizations, to ensure successful implementation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1346\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1346\">2. Additional Works for Digital Oxygen and Cryogenic Plant Project (Dutse)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1446\">The Council approved additional works for the ongoing <strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1445\">Cryogenic Oxygen Plant Project in Dutse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1476\">The approved scope includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1595\">\n<li data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1528\">Supply of Digital Oxygen and Nitrogen Cylinders<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1595\">Provision of Electric Vehicles for operations and distribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1622\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1622\">Financial Details<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1662\">Approved Sum: <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1660\">\u20a61,222,945,203.58<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1710\">Initial Contract Sum: <strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1708\">\u20a62,202,161,079.93<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1762\"><strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1762\">Revised Total Contract Sum: \u20a63,425,160,283.51<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1821\">This development reflects the Government\u2019s commitment to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1971\">\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1865\">Strengthening healthcare infrastructure<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1907\">Improving emergency response capacity<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1971\">Ensuring sustainable medical oxygen supply across the State<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1976\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2046\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2046\">3. Disbursement of BHCPF Funds and Health Workers\u2019 Allowances<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2089\">The Council approved the disbursement of:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2130\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2130\">Direct Facility Financing (DFF)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2271\">\n<li data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2152\">\u20a6362,800,000.00<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2192\">Covering <strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2190\">July \u2013 December 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2271\">Benefiting <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2250\">281 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities<\/strong> across the 27 LGAs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2299\">This intervention aims to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2435\">\n<li data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2340\">Enhance operational capacity of PHCs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2381\">Improve access to quality healthcare<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2435\">Ensure availability of essential medical supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2471\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2471\">Health Workers\u2019 Allowances<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2564\"><strong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2492\">\u20a656,670,000.00<\/strong> approved for:\n<ul data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2564\">\n<li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2524\">75 Midwives<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2547\">650 CHIPS Agents<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2564\">130 CEFFPs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2619\">Covering <strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2617\">6 months (3rd &amp; 4th quarters of 2025)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2648\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2648\">Operational Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2707\">\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2707\"><strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2669\">\u20a657,444,558.62<\/strong> approved for state-level operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2784\">These approvals recognize the critical role of frontline health workers in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2880\">\n<li data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2818\">Community health mobilization<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2852\">Maternal and child healthcare<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2880\">Public health awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2885\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2931\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2931\">4. Review of Solar Mini-Grid Projects<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3030\">The Council approved the <strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2997\">review of cost and scope adjustment<\/strong> for Solar Mini-Grid Projects at:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<li data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3060\">State Secretariat Complex<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3089\">State Judiciary Building<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3125\">State House of Assembly Complex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3155\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3155\">Financial Adjustment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3233\">\n<li data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3195\">Initial Cost: <strong data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3193\">\u20a66,084,775,433.75<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3233\">Revised Cost: <strong data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3233\">\u20a67,461,246,577.13<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3262\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3262\">Project Enhancement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<li data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3294\">Upgraded capacity: <strong data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3292\">3MWp<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3324\">Battery storage: <strong data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3324\">4.5MWh<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3353\">The project is designed to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3605\">\n<li data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3397\">Deliver reliable and sustainable energy<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3451\">Improve power supply in key government facilities<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3503\">Enhance productivity and operational efficiency<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3555\">Reduce dependence on conventional power sources<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3605\">Promote environmentally sustainable solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3610\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3629\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3629\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3702\">These approvals underscore the Jigawa State Government\u2019s commitment to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<li data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3730\">Sustainable development<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3763\">Improved healthcare delivery<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3792\">Environmental protection<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3814\">Energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3863\">Enhanced service delivery across all sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3868\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3884\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3884\">Signed<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3989\"><strong data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3906\">Sagir Musa Ahmed<\/strong><br data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3909\" \/><em data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3934\">Honourable Commissioner<\/em><br data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3937\" \/>Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Held on Monday, 13th April, 2026 Highlights of the major decisions reached at the State Executive Council Meeting chaired 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