Jigawa government approves ₦75bn supplementary budget

Umar Namadi, the Jigawa State Government, has on Wednesday approved a supplementary budget of N75 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, for onward submission to the state assembly.

Sagir Musa, Jigawa State commissioner for information, Youth, Sport and Culture, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists in Dutse, shortly after the State Executive Council meeting.

According to the Commissioner, the budget appropriation arose from additional revenue generated. “The reason for the supplementary budget is to address emerging financial needs and strengthen priority sectors for sustainable development across the state.

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“The approved figures are ₦58 billion for the State Government, and ₦17 billion for the 27 Local Government Councils, covering both recurrent and capital expenditure components,” he said.

The supplementary budget, he said, also seeks to enhance ongoing projects and programmes across critical sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and other developmental projects.

Musa further said it will also provide fiscal support for new and unforeseen expenditure requirements, align public spending with current socio-economic realities and development targets.

The commissioner said the supplementary budget proposal will be formally submitted to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and approval in accordance with constitutional procedures.

Musa said that the move reflects the administration’s commitment to transparent governance, responsible fiscal management and effective service delivery to all citizens of Jigawa.

Recall, Umar Namadi, the governor, signed the state’s 2025 appropriation bill of N698.3 billion into law on Jan. 1, being the highest in the state’s history.

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In his remarks, Namadi described the budget as transformative and essential for the state’s long-term development.

“This year’s budget of N698.3 billion is the highest in the history of Jigawa State. It is designed to restructure the state into a greater one,” he stated.

A substantial 76 per cent of the budget has been allocated to capital projects, underscoring the administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and development.

Namadi highlighted that these investments will lay the groundwork for sustainable economic growth and improve living standards across the state.