In a major push to modernize agriculture, the Jigawa State Executive Council has approved over ₦1.5 billion for the establishment of the Jigawa Farm Mechanization Service Company. The initiative is designed to boost efficiency and reduce costs across the state’s agricultural sector.

Announcing the decision after a recent council meeting in Dutse, State Commissioner of Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, revealed that an additional ₦969 million has been sanctioned to cover customs duties and taxes on imported agricultural equipment and spare parts from Chin

Meanwhile, the council also reviewed a draft bill for the creation of the Jigawa State Flood Disaster Trust Fund, a strategic move to mitigate recurring flood challenges. The bill, which aligns with Governor Umar Namadi’s long-term disaster management vision, has been approved and forwarded to the State House of Assembly for legislative action.gia..ga.ion.