By: Ahmed Rufa’i
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill totaling over ₦901.84 billion, describing it as a true reflection of the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the state.
The governor assented to the budget on Tuesday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Dutse, noting that the estimates were largely shaped by inputs gathered during the state-wide citizens’ engagement programme.
Governor Namadi’s assent followed the passage of the appropriation bill by the Jigawa State House of Assembly in less than 24 hours, alongside the approval of the 27 local government councils’ budgets amounting to ₦288 billion.
Tagged “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa II,” the 2026 fiscal plan was earlier presented to the House on November 25, 2025.
The budget places strong emphasis on capital expenditure, which accounts for about 77 per cent, with significant allocations to education (over 26 per cent) and agriculture, in line with the administration’s development agenda.
Speaking after signing the bill into law, Governor Namadi said the budget is realistic and people-oriented, as it captures the critical needs and priorities of Jigawa residents.
According to him, “The content of this budget is based on inputs gathered during our citizens’ engagement programme across the 27 local government councils of the state.”
He commended the Jigawa State House of Assembly for its swift and thorough scrutiny of the bill within the stipulated timeframe, as well as the State Executive Council for approving the citizens’ engagement process and coordinating the collation of public demands for appropriate action.
