Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling N1,368,127,929,271 to the Kano State House of Assembly.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing legacy projects and deepening inclusive development across the state.
In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the proposed budget features a 68% capital expenditure.
This amounts to N934.6 billion, and 32% recurrent expenditure, totaling N433.4 billion.
Governor Yusuf explained that the allocations reflect his administration’s development priorities, with Education topping the chart at N405.3 billion (30%), followed by Infrastructure at N346.2 billion (25%) and Health at N212.2 billion (16%).
“These allocations demonstrate our unwavering determination to invest heavily in human capital development, safeguard the well-being of our people, and lay the physical foundation for sustainable growth,” the Governor said.
He noted that the Economic and Social Sectors remain central to the 2026 fiscal plan, with Agriculture, Security, Commerce, Water, Environment, Tourism, Women and Youth Development, and People With Special Needs also receiving substantial provisions.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed the administration’s earlier pledge to align priorities with citizens’ aspirations, emphasizing that the budget is “a bold but realistic roadmap” designed to secure a resilient and prosperous Kano.
He urged lawmakers to grant the bill timely passage, stressing that their oversight and partnership remain critical to transforming the budget into tangible projects and services for the people.
