By Zika Bobby
Kano Executive Council has approved over N36.7 billion for the execution of critical projects across the state.
It also approved N450,000,000 as supplementary logistics and other expenditures for the 2025 Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia and the upgrading of the convocation arena at Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil (Phase I) at the cost of N126,199,628.54, construction of a mosque at the Government House at N269,447,115.39 and the renovation works at the Private and Voluntary Organizations Board, Wudil Road N129,517,058.39.
Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who briefed the media after the meeting, said to support education, the Council also approved N3,178,225,400 for the sponsorship of indigenes for NECO, NABTEB and AIED/NBIAS examinations, and N1,678,521,098.88 as the state’s counterpart contribution for the “FGN-UBE Matching Grant” for Q1 2025.
For compensation of affected properties at the 330kV TCN Substation, Rimin Zakara, according to him, the council okayed N317,598,771.46 and another N4,000,545,000 for the procurement of 199,000 bags of fertilizer for the 2025 wet season farming programme, and N427,730,335.74 for flood control at Rijiyar Zaki along Gwarzo Road while N160,000,000 was approved for the procurement of a Toyota Hilux pick-up and Toyota Hiace bus for the North West Development Commission.
The reconstruction of road networks in Gwale LGA, including Kwanar T/Wazirci, Gwale ‘Yan Alewa, Mandawari Junction and others got at N1,705,807,390.06.
The Council approved N123,636,804.05 for the extension and repair of an eroded culvert in Dankunkuru, Nassarawa LGA, and N164,661,031.73 for the construction of two RC box culverts along Soro Daya–‘Yan Awaki–Asayaya Road in Tsanyawa LGA.
The settlement of diesel supply bills for April 2025 by different vendors was approved at N723,400,000.00. An approval of N260,000,000.00 was granted for the 2025 drainage clearance exercise and the launch of the Desilt Kano Campaign.
The renovation of the wall fence at the female hostel and construction of a new fence at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta also got N204,248,399.84 while N182,980,000 was approved for the settlement of outstanding tuition fees for the 2013/2014 teacher upgrading programme.
The revocation and re-award of the contract for the completion of a 5km dual carriageway in Ajingi LGA was approved at N4,347,710,789.29, and N6,868,951,609.84 was approved for the construction of the Dansoshiya Dam and Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Kiru LGA.
The Council also approved N1,803,378,236.48 for the dualization of Audu Sambo Road from AA Rano Filling Station to Gandun Albasa, and N2,927,737,275.65 for the re-award of the 5km dualized road in Bunkure LGA.
The commissioner said the council approved the re-award of the 5km dualised road in Kura LGA at a cost of N3,207,480,443.31.
Additionally, it approved N1,472,532,983.71 for the expansion of scope of companies undertaking road markings, crash barrier painting and maintenance work while N1,999,984,946.53 was approved for the 2025 Special Intervention Projects in some Local Government Areas.The Council approved N354,252,878.29 for the completion of the abandoned ultra-modern Women Centre at K/Na’isa, Filin Mahaha, and N196,976,673.70 for the upgrading of the Gyadi-Gyadi Women Centre.
In addition, the Council approved the setting up of a Special Committee to develop modalities for decongestion of prisons which includes oversight on prison and remand homes, engagement of inmates in economic activities and public awareness campaign against criminal behaviours