Nigeria: Jigawa Sets Record Straight On Q1 Education Spending, Says N29bn Spent, Not Zero

Jigawa govt clarifies report of zero spending on education in Q1 2026

The Jigawa State Government has rejected reports that it recorded zero expenditure on education in the first quarter of 2026, saying it spent N29.19 billion on the sector during the period. The state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Babangida Umar, stated this while briefing newsmen in his office, describing the reported zero expenditure figure as […] Jigawa govt clarifies report of zero spending on education in Q1 2026

Nigeria: Jigawa Sets Record Straight On Q1 Education Spending, Says N29bn Spent, Not Zero

Press Release - The official Jigawa State Q1 2026 Budget Performance Report records ₦29,193,742,109.44 in actual expenditure under Education. It was not zero.

Jigawa sets record straight on Q1 education spending, says N29bn spent, not zero

The official Jigawa State Q1 2026 Budget Performance Report records ₦29,193,742,109.44 in actual expenditure under Education. It was not zero.

Jigawa denies zero education spending claim, spent N29.19bn in Q1

Jigawa State Government has rejected a recent report claiming it recorded zero expenditure on education in the first quarter of 2026, insisting that official...