The Yobe State Executive Council has ratified a total of N59.8 billion to fast-track the implementation of various infrastructure and service-oriented projects previously approved by the state government.
The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, shortly after the council’s meeting held in Damaturu on Monday.
According to him, the approved memoranda span several critical sectors, including road construction, healthcare, transport, energy, commerce, and sports development. The aim, he noted, is to accelerate ongoing projects and expand access to essential services across the state.
A substantial portion of the funds—N34.1 billion—has been earmarked for road construction projects. These include the development of a 59-kilometre road linking Kaliyari to Baymari, as well as a 53-kilometre stretch from Bayamari to Geidam.
In the area of commerce, the council approved N8.5 billion for the construction of the Jajimaji Modern Market, along with external works at the Machina and Buni Yadi modern markets.
Bego also provided details on investments in the transport and energy sectors.
“In the transport and energy sectors, the sum of N5.3 billion was ratified for the procurement of new 800KVA power generators and laying of underground armoured cables and switch gears at Government House, Damaturu.
“Procurement and installation of 2,200 units of integrated 100-watt (all-in-one) solar-powered street lights in 11 local government area headquarters at (Bara; Babbangida, Dapchi, Yunusari, Fika, Damagum, Nangere, Jakusko, Jajimaji, Machina and Yusufari,” he said.
Additional projects in the energy sector include the construction of a 33KV line from Bukarti to Kanamma, the procurement of transformer substations and distribution networks in Kanamma, as well as the installation of new power generators at key health facilities such as the Specialist Hospital, Family Support Hospital, and the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu.
The commissioner further disclosed that N5.5 billion has been validated for various healthcare projects, aimed at improving service delivery in the sector.
In sports development, N3.3 billion has been allocated for additional works tied to the ongoing reconstruction and upgrade of the August 27 Stadium in Damaturu.
The approvals, according to the state government, are part of broader efforts to strengthen infrastructure, boost economic activity, and improve the quality of life for residents.
