Members of the Jigawa State House of Assembly have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Umar Namadi and President Bola Tinubu, citing the successful implementation of developmental projects across the state’s 30 constituencies.
During Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, the House formally endorsed Governor Namadi for a second term to ensure the continuity of his administration’s policies.
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The lawmakers took turns highlighting key initiatives spearheaded by both the state and federal governments over the past year. They noted that these projects have significantly improved the livelihoods of Jigawa’s citizens.
Speaking with journalists after the session, Speaker Dangyatin commended Governor Namadi and President Tinubu for their sustained support of the state’s agricultural sector.
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He specifically pointed to several federal intervention programmes and the landmark ₦59 billion Dutse Greater Water Project initiated by the state government and funded by the Tinubu administration to address water scarcity in the state capital.
The water project, the Speaker said is a critical infrastructure investment designed to solve the long-standing water supply challenges in Dutse and its surrounding peri-urban areas, the project’s objectives were to modernise the state capital’s water distribution network and increase daily supply capacity.
The Speaker said Jigawa State has become a focal point for the Federal Government’s food security agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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He said Jigawa was a primary beneficiary of the 2023/2024 dry-season wheat farming initiative. The federal government provided inputs to support the cultivation of thousands of hectares, strengthening the state’s position as a leading wheat producer in Nigeria.
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