The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, convened its 29th meeting on Wednesday, where major policy decisions and project approvals were made across key sectors to drive inclusive development and improve service delivery across the state.
Briefing newsmen shortly after the council meeting, the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said N69.05 billion was approved for various developmental projects and interventions spanning health, education, infrastructure, energy, transportation, water, youth development, and humanitarian affairs.
Key Approvals:
Health Sector
N180 million: Counterpart funding for free maternal, neonatal, child health, and emergency programs
N240 million: Toyota Coaster bus for the School of Health Technology, Bebeji
N107.4 million: Operational support for Kano Ultra-Modern Specialist Hospital (KUSH)
N344.7 million: Routine immunization support (Q2 2025)
Education
Renovation of technical and secondary schools across Dambatta, Ungogo, Tsanyawa, and Guringawa — N1.22 billion
Establishment of a new primary school in Gishiri-Wuya, Warawa LGA — N190.3 million
Renovation of bilingual colleges in Kwankwaso — N507.6 million
Conduct of internal exams — N300.6 million
Boarding school feeding liabilities — N718.7 million
Reopening and renovation of 13 shut-down boarding schools — N3.04 billion
Energy & Power
N2.17 billion: Power infrastructure at Government House
N394 million: Low-voltage cable works
N320.8 million: Power stabilization for regional water supply
N94.5 million: Hydro power plant maintenance debt
Water Resources
N475.3 million: KEDCO bills (March–April 2025)
₦713.4 million: Diesel supply for May 2025
Environment & Climate Change
N300 million: NEWMAP-EIB climate project kickoff
N667 million: Drainage construction and clearance across Ajingi, Nassarawa, and 8 LGAs
Transport
N3.71 billion: Procurement of 500 electric tricycles for transport and employment empowerment
Youth & Sports
N152.2 million: Construction of mini stadium in Kwankwaso
Higher Education
N30.1 million: Power bills at Aliko Dangote University
N91.2 million: Renewal of pilot licences
Works & Infrastructure
N156 million: Roads at Security Institute, Gabasawa
N7.81 billion: RMK flyover rehabilitation
N24.77 billion: Katsina Road expansion and pedestrian bridges
N3.84 billion: Additional 10 pedestrian bridges
N3.79 billion: Market reconstructions, new Assembly complex
Humanitarian Affairs
N39.7 million: Flood relief for Doguwa LGA victims
Other Approvals
N244.4 million: Vehicles for KNUPDA
N2.55 billion: Urban renewal road markings and crash barrier maintenance
Additional Policy Directives:
Immediate disbursement of 3 billion FG intervention for flood victims across 44 LGAs
Settlement of $1 million offshore liability for hydro power projects
Adoption of the 2020–2023 audit report for 23 MDAs, and mandate for follow-up audit on alum supply
Comrade Waiya said Governor Yusuf summoned the Ministry of Water Resources and Water Board Management and issued a stern ultimatum to end persistent water scarcity in the state.
“Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering inclusive governance and sustainable development.
“The Council pledged continued support to all sectors to improve the lives of Kano residents,” the Commissioner added.
