President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Jigawa State on Tuesday for an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally and the commissioning of four major projects, as the state government declares a work-free day to enable residents to participate in activities marking his arrival.
Governor Umar Namadi confirmed the planned visit on Monday, describing it as Tinubu’s first official visit to Jigawa since assuming office in May 2023.
Speaking to journalists in Dutse after inspecting infrastructure and economic development projects scheduled for inauguration, Namadi expressed satisfaction with preparations to receive the President.
The governor said the state government had inspected the proposed commissioning sites and the venue of the presidential rally, expressing confidence that arrangements were largely complete.
“Alhamdulillah, we have gone round all the places, including the areas where the projects will be commissioned and the venue for the rally. From what we have seen, I am confident that Jigawa is ready for Mr President,” he said.
Namadi, however, disclosed that some adjustments were still being made following observations by state government officials and representatives of the Presidency to ensure that arrangements met the required standards.
According to the governor, Tinubu is expected to inaugurate four projects designed to strengthen technical education, skills acquisition, agricultural mechanisation and road infrastructure in Jigawa State.
The projects include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, the state’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.
Namadi explained that the agricultural mechanisation programme comprises 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers and 150 seeders, alongside other agricultural equipment intended to support farming activities across the state.
He said the investments formed part of the government’s efforts to improve agricultural productivity and expand economic opportunities.
The governor noted that although several other projects had been completed or were available for inauguration, the government deliberately selected four located within Dutse metropolis to accommodate the President’s limited schedule.
“We have so many other projects, but we understand that Mr President’s time is very limited. That is why we selected these projects, which are within the metropolis and close to one another,” Namadi explained.
On security preparations, the governor assured residents and visitors that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure a peaceful and successful visit.
He disclosed that he had met with security chiefs and members of the state security committee to review arrangements ahead of the President’s arrival.
According to Namadi, the discussions provided reassurance that security agencies were prepared to manage activities surrounding the project inaugurations and campaign rally.
The governor also called on Jigawa residents to turn out in large numbers to welcome Tinubu and participate in the scheduled events.
The state government’s declaration of Tuesday as a work-free day is intended to facilitate public participation in the presidential visit and associated activities.
Tinubu’s visit will combine official engagements involving the commissioning of state government projects with political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ibrahim Shuaibu
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