The Kano State Executive Council has sanctioned a robust ₦51,575,700,575.96 budget to fund a slew of projects and programmes to bolster governance and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
A statement released by the state commissioner for information and internal affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, yesterday stated this.
The commissioner described the allocation as a testament to the state’s commitment to sustainable development, spanning critical sectors including infrastructure, education, environmental management, and public welfare.
He said, “Among the key approvals, the Ministry of Works secured ₦3,469,629,136.81 for installing wireless solar-powered traffic lights across Kano’s metropolitan areas as part of the Urban Renewal Programme.
“The same ministry was granted ₦5,492,077,139.05 for rehabilitating and overlaying major roads, including routes from Gidan Mallam Aminu Kano (Mumbayya House) to Tal’udu Junction and Sharada Road.
“Additionally, ₦390,361,730.83 was approved for elevator installations at Gidan Murtala and Gidan Ado Bayero, while ₦105,403,453.62 will fund the construction of a road linking Miller Road to Mission Road.
“Education received significant attention, with ₦1,212,571,013.79 allocated to upgrade the School for Islamic Studies in Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, and Ungogo local government areas.
“The Ministry of Education also secured ₦327,780,226.89 to clear outstanding liabilities, while ₦5,386,380,955.00 was approved to sustain foreign scholarship programmes and launch domestic ones.”
The Ministry of Water Resources was allocated ₦1,698,800,000.00 to cover electricity, diesel, and petrol costs for the Greater Kano Works and Water Board from January to March 2025 to address water scarcity
The council chairman reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to eliminate water shortages, urging residents to remain patient.
He said environmental initiatives were also prioritised, with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change receiving ₦11,000,000.00 to settle 11 months of outstanding allowances for 100 forest guards, alongside a 100% increase in their monthly stipends.
“The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation was granted ₦185,162,487.50 to clear dues for fibre optic installation and bandwidth subscriptions for 2023–2025.
“Land development efforts included ₦265,803,510.00 for compensating property owners affected by the expansion of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil, and ₦81,142,850.00 for those impacted by the Panda–Hamdullahi–Albasu–Sakwayen Dutse Road project.
“Public welfare initiatives featured prominently, with ₦15,667,634,645.10 approved to settle outstanding severance gratuities and allowances for former councillors who served between 2014 and 2024.
“The Office of the Secretary to the State Government received ₦240,506,500.00 to procure fire service vehicles for the Government House.
“The council also greenlit religious infrastructure projects, including ₦115,959,502.88 for renovating the Juma’at Mosque at Amana City and ₦303,399,484.20 for constructing a new mosque in Rijiyar Gwangwan, Dawakin Kudu.”
In recognition of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s strides in healthcare, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kano State Branch conferred an award of excellence on him. The national body will honour him with its highest fellowship award on 29 April 2025 in Katsina State.
Further approvals included the adoption of the Kano State Transportation Policy Document, participation in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s AI-focused Peer Learning Programme in Singapore, and renovations at the Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy and the Kano Educational Resources Department.
