Jigawa Assembly approves N46.3bn supplementary budget

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N46.3 billion for 2026, boosting the state's budget for the year to N948.210 billion. During a Monday plenary, Majority Leader and Chair of the House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Lawan Muhammad Dansure presented the bill to the assembly. The additional resources will be allocated to various Ministries, Departments and Agencies to bolster the execution of vital government initiatives.

The supplementary budget emphasizes critical sectors, specifically agriculture and education. The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, emphasized the state government's commitment to prudent, accountable, and transparent management of public resources. The approval of supplementary appropriations for the 27 Local Government Councils will provide necessary funding to deliver essential services and implement development programs at the grassroots level. With this passage, Jigawa State's 2026 budget now totals approximately N948.210 billion.