President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to visit Jigawa State on Tuesday, November 10, for his first official working visit to the state since taking office in May 2023, with plans to inaugurate major development projects and participate in an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally.
The one-day visit will bring together federal and state government officials, party leaders, traditional rulers and residents for a series of activities scheduled to take place in Dutse, the state capital.
Governor Umar Namadi confirmed the planned visit while speaking to journalists after inspecting the projects selected for inauguration and the venue of the presidential rally. He expressed confidence that the state had completed the necessary preparations to receive the President.
According to the governor, the administration deliberately selected four major projects for the inauguration because they are located within Dutse metropolis, making it easier to accommodate the President’s limited schedule.
The projects cover technical education, vocational training, agricultural mechanisation and road infrastructure, reflecting some of the major areas of investment under the state government’s development programme.
Tinubu Jigawa Visit to Feature Four Major Projects
Governor Namadi identified the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, agricultural mechanisation programme and the dualisation of Garu Road as the major projects scheduled for inauguration.
The technical services centre and skills acquisition facility are expected to support vocational training and provide opportunities for residents to develop practical skills that can improve their employment prospects.
The agricultural mechanisation programme is another major feature of the visit, with the state government preparing to showcase hundreds of farming machines and equipment intended to support agricultural production.
Namadi disclosed that the programme includes 400 tractors fitted with implements, 60 combine harvesters, 150 boom sprayers and 150 seeders, alongside other agricultural equipment.
The investment is expected to strengthen farming operations by improving access to modern equipment, reducing dependence on manual labour and supporting farmers during different stages of agricultural production.
For Jigawa, where agriculture remains an important part of economic activity, the programme represents a significant component of the state’s efforts to improve farming capacity and expand opportunities within the agricultural sector.
The Garu Road dualisation project is also among the infrastructure developments scheduled for inauguration. The road is located within Dutse metropolis and forms part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve transportation and movement within the capital.
Namadi explained that although his administration had completed several other projects across the state’s 27 local government areas, officials selected those within Dutse to make the President’s schedule more manageable.
Police Deploy Over 2,000 Officers Ahead of APC Rally
Security preparations have also become a major part of the arrangements surrounding the presidential visit, following the Jigawa State Police Command’s announcement of a large-scale deployment across Dutse and other strategic locations.
The Commissioner of Police, Tijjani Murtala, disclosed that more than 2,000 personnel had been deployed ahead of the President’s arrival to protect residents, visitors and government officials during the scheduled activities.
The operation involves the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS) and other supporting security agencies.
Murtala explained that security commanders had held meetings to coordinate their activities and establish operational arrangements for the period before, during and after the visit.
He also disclosed that tactical officers, mobile police personnel and intelligence operatives would monitor important locations, including the rally venue, to prevent criminal activities and possible security breaches.
The police commissioner specifically warned against pickpocketing, mobile phone theft and other crimes that sometimes occur during large public gatherings. He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security personnel throughout the President’s stay.
APC Rally to Highlight 2027 Political Activities
Beyond the project inaugurations, Tinubu is expected to address APC supporters at a presidential campaign rally in Dutse as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally forms part of the party’s efforts to strengthen its political structures and mobilise supporters across different states ahead of the next election cycle.
The Jigawa APC recently inaugurated its 2027 presidential and governorship campaign council, with Governor Namadi serving as chairman and Lawan Ya’u Roni appointed as director-general.
The President’s visit therefore comes at a time when the party is strengthening its campaign organisation and engaging political stakeholders across the state.
Namadi has expressed confidence that residents will turn out in large numbers to welcome Tinubu, while assuring the public that the government has worked with relevant agencies to prepare for the activities.
As preparations conclude, attention will focus on the President’s arrival, the scheduled project inaugurations, the distribution of agricultural equipment and his address to APC supporters.
The visit is expected to combine government development activities with political engagements, making Dutse a major centre of attention on Tuesday.
