The Jigawa State Government has earmarked more than N25 billion for the rehabilitation of roads and culverts across the state in the 2026 fiscal year, in a renewed push to strengthen the movement of goods, services and people for sustainable growth.
The managing director of the Jigawa Roads Maintenance Agency, Engr. Abbas Muhammad Ali, disclosed this during the bid opening for road rehabilitation contracts in Dutse.
He said the administration of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, had placed a high priority on accessible and motorable roads, noting that improved infrastructure would enable residents to access markets and other critical services needed for their well-being.
Engr. Abbas explained that the bid opening covered contracts for the rehabilitation of 10 roads across the state’s three senatorial districts.
He said more than 35 contractor firms participated in the process, adding that the state government was determined to engage only reliable and competent firms for the projects.
“The road projects are not only for the benefit of Jigawa State but also for the entire Northern region, as some of the roads to be rehabilitated are the main roads linking the Northwest and Northeast, particularly for motorists who use the Kano–Jigawa–Bauchi–Gombe–Adamawa route down to Cameroon and Central Africa,” he said.
The agency’s managing director said the Due Process Bureau would determine the final cost of the works after the bid opening.
He added that the funds for the projects would be sourced from the over N25 billion allocated to the agency in the 2026 fiscal budget.
Engr. Abbas assured contractors that the state government would not delay in meeting its contractual obligations, while warning that it would not tolerate any breach of contract by contractors.
He called on the people of Jigawa State to continue to support Governor Namadi’s administration in its drive to make the state prosperous and great.