Jigawa

Jigawa has adopted an open government action plan with four core commitments: enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability, expanding access to justice, advancing climate action, and strengthening anti-corruption and asset disclosure standards.

Governor Namadi unveiled 5-year development plans for 27 Jigawa Local Government Areas (LGAs) and instructed councils to use the document as a primary guide for budgeting, project execution, and governance. He emphasized accountability in implementing the plans.

Jigawa leads the Northwest region in the Phillips Consulting State Performance Index and ranks second nationally in the 2026 National Assessment Report, recognized for prudent governance, fiscal discipline, and effective public service delivery.

Governor Namadi signed executive orders to establish the Jigawa State Task Force on Drug Abuse Control and the Mass Mobilisation for Social Reorientation initiative. These measures aim to combat drug abuse and mobilize citizens in Jigawa.

Gov Namadi declared Jigawa open for business at the J-INVEST 2026 summit, which is themed 'Unlocking Opportunities, Driving Sustainable Growth for a Greater Jigawa.' The summit follows the state's inaugural economic summit in 2013.

Vice President Shettima arrives in Jigawa for the J-Invest Summit 2026, themed 'Unlocking Opportunities, driving sustainable growth for a Better Jigawa,' scheduled from July 1st to 2nd, 2026, at the Government House Banquet Hall in Dutse.

Jigawa hosted northwest governors as Remi Tinubu launched food banks and NITDA's AI and robotics lab. The food banks program targets vulnerable children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers across seven states.

Jigawa State has approved ₦2.4 billion for greenhouse technology, road compensation in urban renewal projects, and a student welfare initiative. The funds aim to support commercial greenhouse development, compensate residents for urban renewal efforts, and improve welfare for students across the state.

154,412 vulnerable households in Jigawa received the 'Renewed Hope' grant under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The social security packages were distributed as part of the Renewed Hope agenda.

A report reveals that fuel costs consume 73% of tricycle operators' income in northern Nigeria's Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states, where informal transportation is vital for daily mobility and economic activity.