Lawmakers in Jigawa State approved additional funding worth ₦75 billion for fiscal year 2025 operations. Deputy Speaker Sani Isyaku Abubakar oversaw Thursday's legislative session where representatives adopted the Appropriation Committee's recommendations. Committee Chairman Ibrahim Hamza Adamu detailed the allocation breakdown with ₦58 billion designated for state activities and ₦17.109 billion distributed among 27 local government areas. The supplementary funds target infrastructure development, medical services, and youth programs.
Governor Umar Namadi initially presented a ₦698.3 billion budget proposal during December 2024. The additional appropriation raises total spending authorization to ₦756.3 billion for the current year. Enhanced financing will accelerate existing initiatives across education, healthcare, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors. Multiple development programs receive expanded resources through this legislative action.
Governor Umar Namadi initially presented a ₦698.3 billion budget proposal during December 2024. The additional appropriation raises total spending authorization to ₦756.3 billion for the current year. Enhanced financing will accelerate existing initiatives across education, healthcare, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors. Multiple development programs receive expanded resources through this legislative action.
