Executive orders, gubernatorial directives, and major policy decisions issued during the 2023–present term — tracked from announcement through to real-world effect.
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Total orders
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Implemented
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Partial
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Reversed
Implemented
The directive
Presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦901.841 billion to the State House of Assembly, a 19.2% increase over the 2025 appropriation of ₦756.3 billion, with 76.9% earmarked for capital investments.
Real-world effect
Marked a significantly expanded capital development agenda, with the economic sector receiving over ₦396 billion and the social sector over ₦236 billion. Education and health jointly account for over ₦310 billion.
Implemented
The directive
Ordered the suspension of a ₦1.3 billion hospital renovation contract at Gumel General Hospital after an unscheduled night inspection revealed substandard work.
Real-world effect
Sent a strong signal of zero tolerance for poor project implementation and sparked calls for similar oversight visits across all ongoing hospital projects in the state.
Implemented
The directive
Approved the redeployment of three commissioners: Muhammad Alhassan (Land to Water Resources), Ibrahim Hanungiwa (Water Resources to Local Government), and Ahmed Garba (Local Government to Land).
Real-world effect
Aimed at enhancing good governance and repositioning the government for greater efficiency in service delivery.
Implemented
The directive
The State Executive Council adopted the report of the White Paper Committee reviewing the Jigawa COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (J-CARES) programme, directing immediate implementation of all recommendations.
Real-world effect
Aimed at identifying areas of improvement and ensuring effective implementation of the stimulus programme's objectives to mitigate COVID-19's economic impact.