Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has presented a budget proposal of ₦698.3 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N184 billion.
In his presentation to the State House of Assembly, Governor Namadi described the budget, tagged the “Budget of Innovation & Transformation for Greater Jigawa,” as a strategic plan to address the state’s developmental challenges while positioning it for sustainable growth.
“Education is the foundation of any progressive society,” the governor said. “With ₦184 billion, representing 26.4% of the total budget, we aim to strengthen our basic and tertiary education systems. This allocation will fund the construction and rehabilitation of schools, improve teacher recruitment, and expand access to digital learning.”
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