The Yobe State Government has approved the release of over ₦40 billion for the execution of several critical capital projects aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and improving the quality of life for residents across the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs, and Culture, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, during a media briefing in Damaturu.
According to Bego, the approval was granted by the State Executive Council under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, as part of a broader strategy to consolidate ongoing development efforts and strengthen key sectors such as roads, education, healthcare, water supply, and housing. He noted that the administration remains committed to ensuring that public resources are channelled into projects that have direct and lasting impacts on the lives of the people.
He revealed that the capital projects span across all three senatorial districts and are designed to address urgent infrastructure needs in both urban and rural communities. While specifics of the projects are expected to be made public through the respective implementing ministries, Bego assured that procurement and implementation processes would follow due diligence and transparency.
The commissioner added that the Buni-led administration has continued to place a premium on capital investment as a catalyst for economic recovery and social development, especially in the aftermath of insurgency-related setbacks that have affected the state’s infrastructure and service delivery. He also reiterated the state government’s resolve to complete all ongoing projects while initiating new ones that align with the government’s development blueprint.
This latest approval underscores the state’s commitment to prudent financial management and developmental governance, with a focus on sustainability, equity, and accountability. The Commissioner emphasized that the funds will be deployed efficiently, with periodic reviews and oversight to ensure that contractors meet quality standards and project timelines.
With this financial commitment, Yobe joins a growing list of Nigerian states taking bold steps to revitalise their economies and uplift citizens through capital-intensive projects, even amid prevailing fiscal challenges nationwide.