The Yobe State Executive Council has approved ₦59.8 billion to speed up infrastructure and service delivery projects across the state.
Speaking after Monday’s meeting in Damaturu, the Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Bego, said the funding would support projects spanning roads, healthcare, energy, transport, commerce and sports.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that ₦34.1 billion was allocated to road construction, including major routes linking Kaliyari, Bayamari and Geidam.
Another ₦8.5 billion will fund the development of Jajimaji Modern Market and upgrades to markets in Machina and Buni Yadi.
Mr Bego said ₦5.3 billion had been set aside for energy and transport-related infrastructure, including power generators, underground cabling and solar street lighting across 11 local government areas.
He noted that the projects would also extend electricity supply through new transmission lines and substations, as well as provide power facilities for key hospitals.
In the health sector, ₦5.5 billion was approved for various interventions, while ₦3.3 billion will go towards ongoing renovation works at the August 27 Stadium in Damaturu.
The council said the investments are aimed at improving infrastructure and public services across the state.
