The Kano State Executive Council has approved N51,575,700,575.96 budget to fund a number of projects and programmes aimed at bolstering governance and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
The intervention is expected to span critical sectors including infrastructure, education, environmental management and public welfare.
Commissioner for Information & Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, in a statement, described the allocation as a testament to the state’s commitment to sustainable development.
According to him, “among the key approvals, the Ministry of Works secured N3,469,629,136.81 for instalment of wireless solar-powered traffic lights across Kano’s metropolitan areas as part of the urban renewal programme.
“The same ministry was granted N5,492,077,139.05 for rehabilitating and overlaying major roads, including routes from Gidan Mallam Aminu Kano (Mumbayya House) to Tal’udu Junction and Sharada Road.
“Additionally, N390,361,730.83 was approved for elevator installations at Gidan Murtala and Gidan Ado Bayero, while N105,403,453.62 will fund the construction of a road linking Miller Road to Mission Road.
“Education received significant attention, with N1,212,571,013.79 allocated to upgrade the School for Islamic Studies in Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, and Ungogo local government areas.
“The Ministry of Education also secured N327,780,226.89 to clear outstanding liabilities, while N5,386,380,955.00 was approved to sustain foreign scholarship programmes and launch domestic ones.”
To address water scarcity, the Ministry of Water Resources was allocated N1,698,800,000 to cover electricity, diesel and petrol costs for the Greater Kano Works and Water Board from January to March 2025.
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 N11,000,000 to settle 11 months of outstanding allowances for 100 forest guards, alongside a 100 percent increase in their monthly stipends.
“The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation was granted N185,162,487.50 to clear dues for fibre optic installation and bandwidth subscriptions for 2023 to 2025.
“Land development efforts included N265,803,510.00 for compensating property owners affected by the expansion of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil and ₦81,142,850 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 to procure fire service vehicles for the Government House.
“The Council also lightened up religious infrastructure projects, including N115,959,502.88 for renovating the Juma’at Mosque at Amana City and N303,399,484.20 for constructing a new mosque in Rijiyar Gwangwan, Dawakin Kudu.”
In recognition of Governor Yusuf’s strides in healthcare, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kano State branch conferred an award of excellence on him.