ASHIRU GAMBO.
The State Executive Council (SEC) convened its meeting on Monday, 24th March 2025, under the chairmanship of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA. The following key decisions were made:
- Distribution of Redeemed Pledges to Victims of the Majia Fire Incident
Following the submission of a report by the Implementation Committee on the Majia Fire Incident, the Council directed the immediate distribution of Eight Hundred and Thirty-Nine Million, Six Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Naira (₦839,686,580).
This amount, consisting of redeemed pledges from individuals, groups, corporate organizations, and institutions, will be distributed to the 210 victims of the Majia Tanker Incident (both injured and families of the deceased).
Additionally, the Committee, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, has been tasked with following up on those who have yet to redeem their pledges.
- Approval of ₦15.79 Billion for the JigawaUNITE Programme
As part of the Jigawa State Government’s innovative approach to improving education, the Council approved the sum of Fifteen Billion, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Two Million, Two Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Four Naira, Eighty Kobo (₦15,792,272,204.80) for the JigawaUNITE Programme.
This fund covers the first and second academic sessions (2024/2025 and 2025/2026) under an MoU signed between the State Government and New Globe Education Services Limited. The Council also approved a 30% mobilization payment, amounting to Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million, Six Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty-One Naira, Forty-Four Kobo (₦4,737,681,781.44).
The Jigawa Unified New Improvement of Teaching and Education (JigawaUNITE) Programme is aimed at:
Deploying innovative technology and data-driven platforms.
Providing high-quality learning materials.
Offering effective training and ongoing coaching for teachers and school leaders.
Establishing technology-enabled support systems to drive improvements in learning outcomes across the state.
- Implementation of Alternative Care for Children (ACC) Guidelines
In line with His Excellency Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA’s commitment to social protection, the Council approved the full implementation of the Alternative Care for Children (ACC) guidelines.
This policy, presented by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, aims to safeguard vulnerable children and ensure their well-being and development.
- Approval of the Establishment of Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agency (JATA)
As part of the Jigawa State Government’s Agricultural Transformation drive, the Council deliberated on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agency (JATA), presented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Following the deliberation, the Council approved the proposed Bill and directed it to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and subsequent passage into law.
- Acquisition of Housing Estate to Address the Housing Deficit in the State Capital
In an effort to address the housing deficit in the State Capital, especially for government officials, the Council approved the acquisition of a property belonging to Dantata & Sawoe at a cost of Six Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (₦650,000,000.00).
The property, a housing estate situated on a 200m x 100m plot, comprises:
6 blocks of 12 units of 1-bedroom semi-detached chalets.
2 blocks of 2-bedroom fully detached houses.
1 block of 2 units of 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalows (Family Chalets 1 & 2).
1 block of 4-bedroom fully detached bungalows, used as a Guest House.
1 block of 6 units of 1-bedroom apartments.
1 block of 30 single-room tenement units (driver’s quarters) with shared toilet/bath facilities.
Signed:
Sagir Musa Ahmed
Honorable Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture.
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