The Jigawa State Government has approved ₦1.337 billion for broadcasting infrastructure upgrades and the establishment of five community FM stations in Gumel, Gwaram, Hadejia, Kazaure and Ringim.
The Jigawa State government publication reported that the State Executive Council approved ₦1,337,837,200 for upgrading broadcasting infrastructure and establishing five new community FM stations.
The approval includes the supply and installation of a 50KW Harris Digital AM system for Jigawa Radio, radio equipment including 3KW FM transmitters for five community stations, and construction of the five stations.
The planned community FM stations are to be located in Gumel, Gwaram, Hadejia, Kazaure and Ringim Local Government Areas, extending the state's community-based broadcasting infrastructure.
According to the state, the projects are intended to improve transmission quality, reliability and coverage while expanding access to timely information and community-focused communication.
The approved broadcasting investment therefore combines rehabilitation and equipment upgrades at the existing state radio infrastructure with construction and equipment provision for five new community FM stations.
Track subnational policy execution, fiscal performance, and security conditions across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT on the live terminal.
Explore Macro Intelligence Terminal →