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 inconsistent with the state’s official financial records.
The clarification followed a report by TheCable titled, “Kano, Lagos, and Delta led states in education spending in Q1 2026,” which indicated that Jigawa recorded no expenditure on education during the period.
According to the commissioner, the Jigawa State 2026 Q1 Budget Performance Report shows that the state had an original education budget of N231.77 billion for the year and recorded actual expenditure of N29.19 billion in the first quarter, representing 12.6 per cent performance.
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