Jigawa Approves $13.8 Billion for Education and Agriculture Projects
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- The Jigawa State Government approved N13.8 billion for education and agriculture projects.
- Funds will support infrastructure improvements in 50 secondary schools and IEB schools, alongside fertilizer procurement.
- The state also ratified an MoU for routine immunization vaccine delivery and planned low-key events for its 35th anniversary.
The Jigawa State Government has allocated N13.8 billion to bolster its education and agriculture sectors. The State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Umar Namadi, approved the funds during its weekly meeting.
The gesture would facilitate construction, supply and renovation works in 50 schools across the state.
The education sector will receive the largest share, with N12.68 billion earmarked for viable projects across 50 senior secondary schools. An additional N517.6 million is designated for Integrated Education Board (IEB) schools. These funds will facilitate construction, supply, and renovation works, aiming to address critical infrastructure gaps and enhance teaching and learning conditions. Twenty-six contractors have been awarded these projects.
In agriculture, the council approved the purchase of 18,000 bags of NPK fertilizer for N615.6 million under the Renewed Hope Farmers Initiative. This fertilizer will be distributed to Persons with Disabilities, youth, and women farmers, aiming to boost agricultural production and improve livelihoods.
The commodity, he said, would be distributed to Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, youth and women farmers, through the National Women in Agricultural Business Cooperative Society Ltd.
Furthermore, the government ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), and other partners. This agreement focuses on strengthening the direct delivery and distribution of routine immunization vaccines and essential healthcare commodities, enhancing coordination within the primary healthcare system.
The initiative is designed to strengthen the direct delivery and distribution of routine immunisation vaccines and other essential primary healthcare commodities.
Low-key activities are also planned to mark Jigawa State's 35th anniversary on August 27, including special prayers and honors for individuals and institutions that have contributed to the state's development. The council approved the institutionalization of future anniversary celebrations and the development of a framework for State Merit Awards.
The partnership will strengthen coordination within the state’s primary healthcare system and ensure equitable use of available resources.
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