Jigawa approves N3.4 billion for education, infrastructure development
The Jigawa State Government has approved N3.4 billion for education and infrastructure projects across the state. The post Jigawa approves N3.4 billion for education, infrastructure development appeared first on Nairametrics .
In Jigawa State, the state government has allocated N3.4 billion for education and infrastructure development projects. Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, announced the funding in Dutse, per a News Agency of Nigeria report. The financial allocation includes N892 million for 193 students studying at Near East University in Cyprus, covering tuition, accommodation, living allowances, and other expenses for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Additionally, N1.05 billion will be used to pay registration fees for 40,210 candidates taking 2026 external examinations, while N1.09 billion will fund road drainage and culvert projects along two key routes. The state also earmarked N405 million for renovating dilapidated classroom blocks across Jigawa as part of the 2026 Capital Development Programme.
Musa highlighted the importance of sponsoring students in medical and applied medical sciences, noting that the funding would boost the state's human capital development and improve the learning environment.
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