Jigawa State Approves ₦75 Billion Supplementary Budget for 2025

The Jigawa State Government has endorsed a supplementary budget of ₦75 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, which will be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for legislative review and approval.

This development was confirmed by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr. Sagir Musa, during a media briefing in Dutse following the State Executive Council meeting. He explained that the additional appropriation was made possible by increased revenue generation.

According to Musa, the supplementary budget is aimed at addressing emerging financial obligations and reinforcing key sectors to ensure sustainable development across the state. Of the total amount, ₦58 billion is allocated to the State Government, while ₦17 billion is earmarked for the 27 Local Government Councils. The funds will cover both recurrent and capital expenditures.

He noted that the budget will support ongoing projects and introduce new initiatives in critical areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture. It also seeks to provide financial flexibility for unforeseen expenditures and align public spending with current socio-economic realities and development goals.

The commissioner emphasized that the proposal will be submitted to the Jigawa State House of Assembly in accordance with constitutional procedures. He added that the move reflects the administration’s commitment to transparency, responsible fiscal management, and effective service delivery.

Earlier in the year, Governor Umar Namadi signed the state’s 2025 appropriation bill into law, totaling ₦698.3 billion—the largest in Jigawa’s history. In his remarks, Namadi described the budget as transformative, designed to reposition the state for long-term growth.

He highlighted that 76 percent of the budget was dedicated to capital projects, underscoring the government’s focus on infrastructure and development. These investments, he said, are intended to drive sustainable economic progress and enhance the quality of life for residents across the state.