Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has assented to the law on the budgetary allocation for the 2025 fiscal year.
Of the total budget size, N262, 670,660,562.68 represents 36 percent dedicated to recurrent expenditure while the cumulative sum of N457, 804,757,100.32 which stands at 64 percent would be spent on capital expenditure.
Signing the 2025 appropriation bill on Tuesday at the Government House, Governor Yusuf declared that his administration is committed to full implementation of the new fiscal document.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, said the Governor renewed the pledge to stimulate economic growth, quality education, and functional healthcare development among other top priorities in the 2025 budget.
Tagged the budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development, Governor Yusuf explained the plan to dedicate substantial allocation to social welfare and poverty alleviation through a series of empowerment initiatives in the year 2025.
“Let me assure the good people of Kano of our commitment to improving the lives of our citizens through investment generation, infrastructural development, and poverty alleviation programs. The 2025 budget is dedicated to stimulating economic growth.
“Our government is also committed to delivering quality healthcare services, agricultural growth, and social welfare.
“We would implement the plan to build a prosperous and inclusive development in Kano.” the Governor pledged.
Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibrin Ismail Falgore while submitting the passed bill for assent, notified the upward increase in the budget size after a public hearing.
The speaker therefore called for full implementation of the budget as allocated to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the state.
Recall that Gov. Yusuf, on 8th November 2024 presented a proposed budget size of N549, 160,417,663.00 before the state assembly for passage. The appropriation was readjusted by over N170 billion to capture other critical developmental needs.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, principal officers of the State House of Assembly, and a few members of the state executive council.
