Yobe Approves ₦73.3 Billion for Farm Inputs, Infrastructure and Housing Projects

Yobe Executive Council Approves ₦73.3 Billion Development Package

The Yobe State Executive Council has approved ₦73.3 billion for the procurement of farm inputs and the execution of infrastructure, housing and empowerment projects, signalling another round of public investment aimed at improving agricultural productivity, expanding public infrastructure and stimulating economic activity across the state.

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The approvals were announced following the State Executive Council meeting in Damaturu by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego. According to the state government, the investments are designed to strengthen food security, improve transportation infrastructure, expand commercial facilities and enhance livelihoods across multiple sectors.

Agriculture receives the largest allocation

Agriculture accounted for the largest share of the approved spending, with ₦28.5 billion earmarked for the procurement of farm inputs under Yobe's Mega Agriculture Empowerment Programme.

The state government said the programme builds on similar interventions implemented in 2024 and 2025 to improve agricultural productivity and support farmers. Yobe remains one of Nigeria's major producers of beans, sesame, millet, sorghum and wheat, making agriculture a key pillar of its economy.

The investment comes as state governments continue to prioritise agricultural development to strengthen domestic food production amid ongoing concerns over food inflation and supply chain challenges.

Infrastructure and commercial facilities

The Executive Council also approved several transport and commercial infrastructure projects intended to improve connectivity and stimulate local economic activity.

Among the projects is ₦4.94 billion for the construction of the Buni-Yadi Modern Motor Park and Grains Market, while ₦5.69 billion was allocated for external works and the expansion of the perimeter fence at the Damaturu Modern Motor Park.

In addition, the state approved ₦3.95 billion for the construction of a shopping mall and mini market in Buni-Gari, Gujba Local Government Area, a project expected to support commercial activities and improve access to modern trading facilities.

Housing forms part of broader infrastructure investment

Housing was included among the sectors covered by the approved capital expenditure package, reflecting the state's continued investment in public infrastructure alongside agriculture and transport. While officials did not provide a separate financial breakdown for housing projects, the government confirmed that housing initiatives form part of the broader development programme approved by the Executive Council.

For the housing sector, investments in supporting infrastructure such as transport facilities, markets and commercial centres can improve the attractiveness of surrounding communities, support urban expansion and create an enabling environment for residential development.

Empowerment initiatives included

Beyond infrastructure, the Council approved a number of social intervention programmes aimed at supporting household incomes and promoting economic inclusion.

These include the distribution of beans and cooking equipment to women as part of an economic empowerment initiative, alongside the procurement of 1,000 grinding machines for beneficiaries across the state.

The Executive Council also ratified additional road rehabilitation projects and approved a public-private partnership to convert the Yobe State Liaison Office in Kaduna into a modern hotel, further expanding the state's infrastructure portfolio.

Implications for development

The latest approvals reflect Yobe State's strategy of combining agricultural investment with infrastructure expansion to drive economic development. Improved transport infrastructure, commercial facilities and housing-related investments can enhance access to markets, encourage private sector participation and support long-term urban development.

For investors and stakeholders in Nigeria's housing and infrastructure sectors, the programme illustrates how state governments are increasingly adopting integrated capital investment strategies that combine food security, transport, commerce and housing to promote broader socio-economic growth.

Outlook

The ₦73.3 billion approval represents one of Yobe State's largest recent capital commitments, with agriculture accounting for the largest allocation while infrastructure, housing and empowerment projects receive significant investment. As implementation progresses, the projects are expected to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen public infrastructure and support economic activity across the state.

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