The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of N61.63 billion for a broad range of development projects spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and urban renewal.
The approvals were granted during the Council’s 39th meeting held at the Government House in Kano.
Briefing journalists on Thursday after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the decisions reflect the administration’s strong commitment to improving public services and accelerating socio-economic development across the state.
According to him, the approvals followed extensive deliberations on key governance priorities, with a clear focus on enhancing living standards and expanding access to essential services.
A significant share of the funds was allocated to the education sector. This includes over N4.45 billion for the payment of external examination fees for students sitting for NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS in 2026.
The Council also approved N2 billion for the procurement of school furniture across 30 local government areas, alongside several projects involving classroom construction, renovation, and upgrades in schools located in Makoda, Tarauni, Ajingi, and Minjibir LGAs.
Comrade Waiya added that funds were equally approved to settle outstanding examination fees from 2020 to 2023, as well as to cover feeding costs in boarding schools.
In the health sector, the Council approved key interventions, including the renovation of Wudil General Hospital and the procurement of medical equipment for major hospitals.
Other approvals cover routine immunisation programmes, polio outbreak response across all 44 LGAs, and funding for free maternal, neonatal, and child healthcare services in 484 primary healthcare centres.
On infrastructure, over N5.2 billion was approved for the construction of a major road linking Panshekara Underpass to Madobi Bridge, as well as road reconstruction projects in Gwale LGA.
Additional approvals include the renovation of government offices, upgrades at the NYSC orientation camp in Kusalla, and construction works at other key public facilities.
To boost agricultural productivity, the Council approved nearly N3.5 billion for the procurement of over 41,000 bags of fertiliser, alongside investments in irrigation and institutional infrastructure.
In the water sector, N3.48 billion was approved for the rehabilitation of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, in addition to funding for boreholes and utility services.
Environmental initiatives such as urban beautification, solar-powered boreholes, and drainage improvements also received funding.
The Council also earmarked substantial funds for urban development, including compensation for land acquisition, road projects, and the establishment of Gaya Polytechnic.
It further approved multi-billion-naira projects for street naming, mapping, and house numbering under Phase II of the state’s urban planning program.
Additional approvals include funding for special intervention projects across 15 LGAs, settlement of staff entitlements at Aliko Dangote University, and procurement of ICT equipment to enhance government communication.
The Council also endorsed programs aimed at economic empowerment, including support for butchers and logistics for Hajj operations.
Comrade Waiya assured residents that all projects would be executed in line with due process and accountability.
He reiterated that the administration remains focused on delivering tangible dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State.
“The approvals underscore government’s unwavering commitment to improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and overall socio-economic development of Kano State,” he said.
He added that the Council also acknowledged recent recognitions and awards received by the governor, noting that they reflect the impact of ongoing reforms and leadership direction.
