The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved ₦586.26 million for the renovation of facilities at the Maigatari Border Free Zone and the neighbouring Government Guest House in Gumel, in a move aimed at boosting cross-border trade, investment and economic activities in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
Musa said, “The council approved the award of a contract valued at ₦586,260,886.44 for the renovation of various structures at the Maigatari Border Free Zone, alongside the general renovation of the Government Guest House in Gumel.”
According to him, the approval reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening regional economic integration and improving infrastructure capable of supporting trade, investment and other economic activities.
“The renovation of the Maigatari Border Free
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