The Jigawa State Executive Council has constituted a committee to review the Dutse Capital Master Plan to ensure the city aligns with contemporary urban development and becomes one of the cleanest, most beautiful, and well-organized cities in Nigeria and Africa.
The committee was established following a presentation by the team from Ahmadu Bello University Consultancy Services Limited (ABUCOS) on the Review of the Dutse Master Plan 2050.
The committee will be chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning, Hon. Ahmed Alhaji Kaugama, and comprises four members of the State Executive Council who previously served as Commissioners of Lands:
The committee has been mandated to undertake a comprehensive review of all submissions and recommendations relating to the Dutse Master Plan, with a view to ensuring that the final document reflects the aspirations of government, stakeholders, and the people of the state.
The committee is also directed to engage relevant stakeholders, including professional bodies, community representatives, and other interested parties. Where necessary, public hearings will be conducted to provide an inclusive platform for contributions and feedback.
The committee is expected to submit its report and recommendations to the Council within four weeks.
This initiative aligns with the 12-Point Agenda of His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, on sustainable urban development and reflects the State Government’s commitment to transparency, stakeholder participation, and orderly development in Dutse and its environs.
Council Approves Training of 2,600 Hisbah Personnel
The Council has approved the training of 2,600 Hisbah personnel drawn from the State Headquarters, Zonal Commands, and the 27 Local Government Areas of the state.
A total sum of Ninety-Seven Million, Seven Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira (₦97,710,000.00) has been approved for the programme, which is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity and effectiveness of the Hisbah Board across the state.
The training is designed to equip personnel with modern operational skills, enhance professional competence, and improve coordination among officers at headquarters, zonal, and local government levels.
Beneficiaries are expected to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to improve operational efficiency, strengthen coordination among commands, and enhance the overall effectiveness of Hisbah activities across the state.
Council Approves N279.7 Million for SAPZ Phase II Preparatory Activities
The Council has approved the award of a contract for the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme Phase II – Tranche 2 Preparatory Activities at a total cost of N279,699,524.23.
The approval is aimed at meeting all requirements for Jigawa State’s participation in the SAPZ Programme, a transformative initiative being implemented through collaboration between the Federal Government and the African Development Bank to stimulate agricultural industrialization and economic growth.
The preparatory activities will position Jigawa State to fully benefit from the programme by attracting large-scale private-sector investments in agro-processing, strengthening agricultural value chains, enhancing productivity, and creating sustainable employment opportunities, especially for the youth.
The initiative will further position the state as a major hub for agro-processing and agribusiness development while promoting economic diversification, increasing rural incomes, and fostering inclusive growth.
Council Commends Positive Feedback from Gwamnati da Jama’a Programme
During the meeting chaired by Governor Umar Namadi, the State Executive Council expressed satisfaction with feedback received from the Government-Citizen Engagement Programme, Gwamnati da Jama’a.
The Council’s position followed the presentation of a comprehensive report on the programme, which was conducted over a 10-month period across the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. During the exercise, the Governor and members of the State Executive Council interacted directly with citizens, briefed them on government activities, and listened to their concerns and developmental needs.
