The Jigawa State Chapter of JAGABA/DANMODI Students’ Mandate 2027, has inaugurated campus ambassadors to mobilise students across higher institutions in the state for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Namadi in 2027.
The group said its support for the two leaders was informed by what it described as significant investments and interventions in education, skills development and youth empowerment at the federal and state levels.
The Convener of the group, Comrade Abdullahi Abdu Boyi, disclosed this in a statement following the inauguration of the campus ambassadors, describing the initiative as a strategic effort to build a structured student mobilisation network across tertiary institutions in Jigawa.
He emphasised that the mandate is rooted in what the group described as tangible and verifiable achievements in the education sector that have directly impacted Nigerian students and the people of Jigawa State.
The group identified the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme as a major initiative, claiming that more than 1.6 million students had benefited, with over N322 billion disbursed across participating institutions.
The students also stated that Massive TVET/Skills Investment of the federal government target to train over one million youths across 1,600 centres, with free tuition, monthly stipends and starter packs in trades such as electrical work, welding and digital skills.
They added that the Tinubu administration has successfully reached an agreement with ASUU which ended a 16 years crisis in university system, leading to improved salaries, research funding and working conditions for university staff.
Boyi said: “We are here to launch a movement that will engage students on the successes recorded in education. The Campus Ambassadors will take this message to campuses, engage fellow students and ensure that young people are properly informed about the interventions affecting their education and future.
“We are also aware that TETFund Infrastructure Project have been approved across higher institutions nationwide while billions of naira in grants awarded for research projects in tertiary institutions have been approved.”
The group also lauded Governor Namadi’s strides in the education sector, citing the administration’s investments in basic, secondary and tertiary education, as well as youth empowerment.
The group noted that more than 17,000 teachers had been trained under the Jigawa UNITES programme. In addition, the government employed 2,177 graduates and recruited 149 first-class graduates into tertiary institutions which created opportunities for young people.
Boyi added, “Jigawa allocated 32 per cent of its state budget to education in 2024 and maintained education as a major priority, allocating 26 per cent in 2026. The government also declared a state of emergency on education, aimed at addressing learning gaps and improving educational standards across the state.
“The state introduced free education for girls from primary school to PhD level in state-owned institutions as part of efforts to improve female enrolment, retention and access to higher education. It is also implementing the AGILE programme to support girls’ education, alongside mass literacy programmes.
“On teacher recruitment, Gov. Namadi increased the teacher workforce from 2,566 to 5,986 to address shortages across schools. Through the J-TEACH initiative, 7,000 personnel were recruited, with 3,000 made permanent. The government also added 3,000 fresh teachers and 4,200 personnel for senior secondary schools.
“In basic education, over 3,000 classrooms, 500 boreholes and 1,200 toilets have been provided to improve the learning and access to basic facilities in schools across the state. The administration also constructed three mega boarding Tsangaya schools, each designed to accommodate 1,500 pupils, with a combined capacity of 4,500.
“The intervention targets 12,000 Almajirai through improved access to learning facilities. To support nomadic and Almajiri education, the government distributed uniforms to 11,000 nomadic and 3,800 Almajiri pupils.
“As part of efforts to promote inclusive education, the administration provided 300 bicycles and wheelchairs for students with disabilities. It also established eight TVET centres of excellence alongside seven existing technical schools to expand technical and vocational training and equip young people with skills.
“Gov. Namadi has provided internet connectivity in all 293 senior secondary schools in the state to support digital learning, research and access to educational resources. It also supplied 3,500 double beds and 3,840 mattresses to boarding schools, alongside the construction and rehabilitation of various facilities.”
The group further highlighted the administration’s scholarship and bursary interventions. In 2025, the government reportedly spent ₦8.1 billion on scholarships for nearly 35,000 students, while it allocated ₦10 billion for scholarship support in 2026, including for lecturers. The administration also provided ₦1.5 billion in bursaries to 22,388 students studying in 83 institutions to support their educational expenses.
The government has also sponsored students for studies abroad, including 193 students in Cyprus under a programme valued at ₦892 million, with beneficiaries required to return and serve the state. In 2025, the administration introduced the DanModi Students Care special scholarship programme to provide additional support to students and improve access to education.
The group also cited the government’s support for the development of the Faculty of Medicine and student hostel facilities at Sule Lamido University to expand academic programmes and improve students’ accommodation. The 2026 budget provided ₦700 million for Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, and ₦900 million for the College of Education, Gumel, to support institutional development.
The group further commended Governor Namadi’s administration for empowering over 500,000 youths, women and traders over the last three years with additional ₦1 billion in grants and loans to support small businesses.
“The administration also sponsored 500 students for artificial intelligence and emerging technology courses in partnership with the World Bank, under an intervention valued at more than ₦100 million.
“The newly inaugurated Campus Ambassadors were charged with the responsibility of grassroots mobilization and engaging students on education programmes executed at both federal and state levels.
“We cannot afford to return to a past where young people were denied opportunities, schools lacked basic facilities and students struggled to access quality education. The JAGABA/DANMODI STUDENTS’ MANDATE 2027 is committed to ensuring that the voices of Jigawa students are heard and their interests protected,” the Convener stated.
“The future of Jigawa depends significantly on the quality of education available to its young people. Our responsibility as students and young citizens is to understand what is being done, engage constructively and make our voices heard. The JAGABA/DANMODI STUDENTS’ MANDATE 2027 is committed to ensuring that the interests and aspirations of Jigawa students remain at the centre of our mobilisation,” he added.
The event concluded with a call for students across Jigawa State to support the Tinubu and DanModi ticket in the 2027 elections, with the newly inaugurated Campus Ambassadors pledging to mobilise students and young people across tertiary institutions in the state.