Governor Yusuf Unveils Kano’s Historic N1trn Budget Plan For 2026

Kano State governor, Engr. Abba Yusuf, is set to present a historic N1 trillion budget for the 2026 financial year— the largest ever proposed by any northern state in Nigeria.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sanusi Bature.

According to the statement, the governor made the announcement while declaring open the Second Special Executive Council Meeting convened to review and finalise the 2026 budget proposals ahead of its submission to the Kano State House of Assembly next week.

He said the unprecedented budget size reflected Governor Yusuf’s administration’s determination to consolidate ongoing infrastructural expansion, urban renewal initiatives, and broader socio-economic reforms across the state.

He quoted the governor as saying that the growth in the proposed budget was driven by remarkable improvements in internally generated revenue (IGR) and the successful plugging of financial leakages within government operations.

“Our administration has strengthened internal revenue mechanisms and sealed leakages, which now allows us to plan boldly for transformative projects in 2026,” the governor said.

He noted that the 2026 fiscal plan will prioritise housing development, agriculture, education, healthcare, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These sectors, he said, are central to stimulating economic growth and improving livelihoods across Kano State.

Governor Yusuf assured that once finalised, the budget—estimated at over N1 trillion—will be transmitted to the state legislature for legislative consideration and approval.

He reiterated his government’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline and efficient resource allocation to ensure that all sectors receive adequate support to enhance service delivery.