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Jigawa govt set to provide free healthcare services to 143,500 vulnerable

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 143,500 vulnerable are to enjoy free Basic healthcare services from Jigawa state government. This was announced by the Technical adviser to the governor Malam Umar Namadi on health, Alhaji Isa Surajo while delivering his speech during a one day town hall meeting with relevant stakeholders held at conference […]

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Governor Namadi Distributes $250,000 World Bank Loan To Farmers

Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi, has flagged off the distribution of $250,000 World Bank loan to 10 rural farming communities under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL).After presenting the cheques to the benefitting communities, Governor Namadi described the World Bank’s intervention as being in tandem with his government’s 12-point agenda. He said empowering rural

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Jigawa Collaborates with IITA on Agricultural Innovation and Technology

The Jigawa State Government is cooperating with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) aimed at leveraging agricultural innovation and technology to transform the agricultural landscape in Jigawa State. This was made known when an IITA delegation led by Ms. Aline Mugisho, Executive Manager of the IITA’s I-Youth Project, paid a courtesy call to Governor

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Governor Namadi takes campaign for wheat revolution to Ethiopia

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Dutse In his bid to make Jigawa state a bedrock for massive wheat production, Jigawa state Governor,  Mallam Umar Namadi,  has embarked on a significant study tour to Ethiopia with a high-level delegation comprising key aides on agricultural matters, officials, and professionals from the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and relevant agencies. According to

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A Journey to Greater Jigawa I: Remodeling of Ibrahim Saminu Turaki Tower to Jigawa ICT Park

By Murtala Kazaure In a bold move to harness the power of technology and address the pressing issue of youth unemployment, the Government of Jigawa State under the leadership of Malam Umar Namadi has unveiled plans to convert the iconic Ibrahim Saminu Turaki Tower located at Dutse the State Capital of Jigawa into a cutting-edge Jigawa ICT Park. This

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Jigawa Spearheads Collaboration with KEDCO For Renewable Power

Jigawa State Government and the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) have signed an innovative partnership that will ensure stable electricity across the state. In a statement written and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Namadi, Comrade Hamisu Mohammed stated that The partnership will see KEDCO (and partners) investment will build up to 10

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AfDB Pledges Support for Jigawa State’s Wheat Revolution

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has commended the Jigawa State Government for its commitment and the successes so far recorded in the areas of agricultural transformation and food security. This commendation was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB), alongside representatives from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and

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Jigawa govt suspends officials indicted in N1.7 billion COVID-19 palliative fraud

By Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu The Jigawa State Government has suspended the officials assigned to the implementation of the N1.7 billion COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus program in the state for alleged fraud. The programme, introduced by the Federal Government in collaboration with the World Bank, was meant to alleviate the adverse effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable

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Jigawa earmarks N2.6bn for teachers recruitment, induction

The Jigawa state government has allocated the sum of N2.6 billion for the recruitment, induction, and training of 6,000 new teachers in the state to reduce the high number of pupils per teacher ratio. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Universal Basic Education in the state, Dr. Lawal Yunusa Danzomo, during an address presented

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