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From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseThe Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has commended the stakeholders in Jigawa, for the support in the implementation of Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in the state.The commendation was made by the coordinator Disaster management, Mr Timothy Ali Yohanna who led the delegation team from the National headquarter of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), at the Stakeholders Coordination meeting held in Dutse the state capital.Yohanna explained that, the meeting is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and appreciate key partners in the implementation of the Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in Jigawa State.According…

From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseA non-governmental organization, Propcom+, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has set a target to support 3.79 million Nigerians by 2030 through sustainable agricultural development.The program aims to increase productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, promote lower emissions, and improve access to nutritious diets.Comrade Hamza Yunusa, Propcom+ Policy Facilitator for the North (Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa), disclosed this during an interactive session with agriculture stakeholders on budget process, allocation, release, and implementation in Kano.According to Yunusa, Propcom+ is an International Climate Finance (ICF) program designed to transform Nigeria’s rural economy by addressing environmental,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) in Jigawa State chapter has thrown its weight behind the state government’s initiative to construct 1000 shops at FARM Centre Kano.This was stated by the NASSI’s Chairman, Comrade Danlami Shuainu on Tuesday while addressing reporters in his office.He said the move aimed at boosting internal revenue generation for the state in Kano, the commercial centre of the northwest Nigeria.Comrade Shuainu, expressed the association’s support for the project, stating that it will enhance the state’s revenue base.The project, according to Shuainu, is a welcome development that will provide opportunities for small-scale…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Federal Government has approved N1 billion for the construction of a Police Training Institute in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malam Madori, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Affairs and representative of Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, disclosed this during the Jigawa State Government Citizen Engagement Programme.The senator revealed that the Senate has passed a law establishing the institute, which is awaiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent for immediate commencement.He said the construction of the Police Training Institute is aimed at enhancing accurate training for police personnel to improve policing in the…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees across the state.The beneficiaries include retirees from state service, local governments, and Local Education Authorities (LEAs).Addressing reporters on Monday, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu Aminu, Executive Secretary of the Pension Board, said a total sum of N1,505,449,327.78 Billion was distributed among the retirees, encompassing retirement benefits, death benefits, and death pension balances.The breakdown of the payment shows that 287 retirees from state service received N875,625,045 Million, while 158 retirees from local governments got N355,025,795.72 Million.Additionally, 124 LEA beneficiaries were paid N274,798,487.06 Million.Dr.…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Government has embarked on an ambitious tree planting initiative, with 4.5 million trees will be planted across all streets in Dutse, the state capital.The exercise, which was flagged off on Saturday, is part of the government’s efforts to beautify the city, mitigate the effects of climate change, and promote environmental sustainability.Representing Governor Umar Namadi at the event, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim Mamser, highlighted the significance of tree planting in human development.Alhaji Mamser enumerated the numerous benefits of tree planting, including air purification, noise reduction, and provision of shade.He also emphasized…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoCoalition throws it’s weight behind Jigawa State Govt to construct 1000 shops at FARM Centre Kano for the commercial purposes and economic generation.This was disclosed by Comrade Muhammad Misba’u Bashirka, on behalf of the Civil Society Coalition on Security Peace and Conflict Resolition in a press conference held on Friday at the NUJ State Secretariat, Dutse.Recently the Jigawa State Executive Council has approved for the construction of 1000 commercial shops at its land located at Farm Centre, in heart of Kano city.But some individuals in the state had rejected and criticized the idea, saying the shops should be…

The state Government set aside N2 Billion to purchase more commodities, 80 trucks load of Fertilizer on ground.Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reduced the price of fertilizer to N28,800 per bag, a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the state.While inaugurating the State Committee on Fertilizer at the ALGON Secretariat in Dutse, the Governor emphasized the importance of ensuring the fertilizer gets to the right beneficiaries, the farmers.To achieve this, checkpoints will be mounted on roads entering the state to prevent the fertilizer from being taken outside by agents.The committee, chaired by Senator Mustapha Makama…

From Ibrahim BalaThe Jigawa State Executive Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed into law the Bill for establishment of State Hisba Board giving it a legal backing to fanction effectively.The bill was signed on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Dutse, the state capital.The Governor explained that the process which stated eight months ago was completed to ensure the Board has a legal backing to operate effectively.”We have signed into law the Hisba Bill, which establishes the Hisba Board as an official institution in Jigawa State.”I hope that its operations would bring greater social order and moral…

From Ibrahim BalaThe Jigawa State Executive Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed into law the Bill for establishment of State Hisba Board giving it a legal backing to fanction effectively.The bill was signed on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Dutse, the state capital.The Governor explained that the process which stated eight months ago was completed to ensure the Board has a legal backing to operate effectively.”We have signed into law the Hisba Bill, which establishes the Hisba Board as an official institution in Jigawa State.”I hope that its operations would bring greater social order and moral…