President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his delight over the reception he received in Jigawa State, thanking residents for welcoming him and Vice President Kashim Shettima during their visit to Dutse on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Tinubu attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally and commissioned major projects executed by Governor Umar Namadi’s administration. The President inaugurated four projects covering agricultural mechanisation, vocational training, and road infrastructure.
The projects commissioned included the Renewed Hope Technical Services Fabrication Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, the state’s agricultural mechanisation programme, and the dualised road linking Kiyawa Road to Garu Emir’s Palace. The Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre is equipped with facilities for welding and fabrication, automobile mechanics, and vehicle painting. The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre offers vocational training in various skills.
The agricultural mechanisation programme comprises 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers, and 150 seeders, aimed at supporting large-scale farming and improving agricultural productivity. Tinubu said the machinery would help increase food production, raise farmers’ incomes, and improve the livelihoods of families and communities. He highlighted the importance of the skills centres in equipping young people with practical trades.
Governor Namadi described Tinubu’s visit as a defining moment in the history of Jigawa, noting that it combined the inauguration of development projects with the launch of the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign rally. He thanked the President for personally commissioning the projects, saying his presence gave greater significance to the achievements and demonstrated the shared commitment of both administrations to improving people’s lives.
Namadi appealed to Tinubu for urgent federal intervention to address severe erosion affecting Hadejia, Dutse, Birnin Kudu, and Gwaram, saying the scale of the problem had exceeded the capacity of the state government. He also called for the restoration of the historic Kano-Nguru Railway Line to improve transportation and economic activities along the corridor. Additionally, the governor urged the Federal Government to review import tariff policies on wheat and rice to protect local farmers.
At the rally, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving electricity supply, strengthening the country’s industrial base, supporting businesses, and expanding employment opportunities. He also spoke about investment in healthcare, reducing the cost of living, strengthening security, and creating opportunities across the country. Tinubu thanked Namadi for his partnership and service to the people of Jigawa.
Tinubu concluded his message by promising to sustain the development momentum in Jigawa State and expressing appreciation to residents for their support and prayers. The President said his administration would support nano, small, and medium-scale businesses, expand job opportunities, and develop the skills of Nigerians. He described the shared prosperity agenda as a core objective of his administration.
Key points
- President Tinubu commissions major projects in Jigawa State, including agricultural mechanisation and vocational training initiatives.
- Governor Namadi appeals for federal intervention on erosion, railway restoration, and agricultural policies.
- Tinubu reiterates commitment to improving electricity supply, industrial base, and employment opportunities.
