The Jigawa State Government has approved N5.5 billion for projects aimed at improving education, water supply and infrastructure across the state.

The State Executive Council also approved a partnership with Rano Air to begin commercial flights between Dutse and Abuja. The initiative is expected to improve transportation, attract investors and boost economic activities in the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse. He said the council also approved N1.157 billion for infrastructure development at Government Science and Technical College, Auyo, to strengthen technical and vocational education.

The council further approved N2.771 billion for the construction of a new Emir's Palace in Dutse to preserve the state's cultural heritage and strengthen traditional institutions.

In addition, Jigawa will host the 41st National Qur'anic Recitation Competition from November 14 to 30, 2026. The council also approved the sponsorship of 92 lecturers from state-owned tertiary institutions for postgraduate studies at Integral University, Lucknow, India, for the 2026/2027 academic.

[NAN]