Agriculture is the mainstay of Jigawa State’s economy as it contributes more than 60% of GDP and provides livelihood for close to 90% of the state`s population. The sector is robust and fast growing.
Despite its huge energy resources, Nigeria needs more electricity both to drive industry and to ensure adequate supplies in rural areas The National Energy Masterplan projects that energy from renewable sources
Our policies in Jigawa State are geared towards the growth of industrialisation, with the manufacturing sector being developed to cater for the rapidly growing agricultural and solid minerals sub-sectors.
Jigawa State is blessed with abundant mineral resources ready for exploration and exploitation. It is endowed with a variety of solid mineral deposits capable of feeding medium to large scale industries for optimum industrial operations.
The Maigatari Export Processing Zone is a border free zone located at Maigatari town, along the Nigeria-Niger border, and is managed by the Jigawa State government.
Gagarawa Industrial Park is being developed for Micro, Small, Medium and Large industries. It is a multi-use industrial park owned and managed by the state government to serve as a regional manufacturing, trade and distribution hub.
