Tinubu to Visit Jigawa for APC Rally, Inaugurate Four Major Projects Tuesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to visit Jigawa State on Tuesday for an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally and the inauguration of four major development projects.
The state government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to enable residents to participate in the President’s visit and the scheduled activities.
Governor Umar Namadi confirmed the visit on Monday, describing it as Tinubu’s first official visit to Jigawa State since assuming office in May 2023.
Speaking with journalists in Dutse after inspecting the project sites and rally venue, Namadi expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations, although he disclosed that some final adjustments were still being made by state officials and representatives of the Presidency.
“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,” the governor said.
According to Namadi, the President is expected to inaugurate the following projects:
1. Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre – aimed at strengthening technical skills and vocational development.
2. Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre – designed to equip residents with practical and employable skills.
3. Agricultural Mechanisation Programme – featuring 400 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers and 150 seeders, alongside other farming equipment.
4. Dualised Road Project in Dutse – aimed at improving road infrastructure and transportation within the state capital.
The governor explained that the agricultural mechanisation initiative would support farmers, improve productivity and strengthen food production across Jigawa.
He said the state had completed several other projects but selected four located within Dutse metropolis because of the President’s tight schedule and the proximity of the facilities.
“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 stated.
On security, the governor assured residents that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure a peaceful and successful visit.
He disclosed that he had held meetings with security chiefs and members of the state security committee to review security arrangements ahead of the presidential visit.
Namadi urged residents to turn out in large numbers to welcome the President and participate in the APC rally.
The visit is expected to combine the commissioning of infrastructure and agricultural projects with political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
