The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a total sum of ₦19,019,114,578.50 for the execution of various projects aimed at enhancing development across critical sectors of the state.
The approval followed the 33rd Executive Council Meeting held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the projects cut across education, healthcare, water supply, infrastructure, renewable energy, and other key sectors vital to the state’s socio-economic growth.
Breakdown of Approvals
Education Sector – ₦4.93bn
A total of ₦4,931,962,184.11 was earmarked for educational development, including:
₦1.49bn for settlement of debts owed to boarding school feeding suppliers.
₦2.54bn for the renovation of Government Technical College, Ungogo (Phase II).
₦400m for procurement of office furniture and fittings at Northwest University, Kano.
₦270.9m for completion of the E-Library at Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies.
Other allocations cover payments to NBAIS, school accreditations, and instructional material production.
Health Sector – ₦274m
₦274,076,413.48 was approved for the renovation and upgrade of healthcare facilities, including Tiga General Hospital and Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital within the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu.
Water Resources – ₦3.34bn
₦3,338,290,683.52 was approved for water projects, including:
₦915m for construction of a water treatment plant at Taliwaiwai, Rano LGA.
₦1.75bn for settlement of debts on diesel and petrol supply to water treatment plants.
₦670m for KEDCO electricity bills covering three months.
Works and Infrastructure – ₦9.85bn
The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure received the largest allocation, with ₦9,854,326,460.92 approved for multiple road, flood control, and renovation projects.
Major projects include:
₦2.63bn for construction of Dambatta–Gwarabjawa Road.
₦2.47bn for installation of traffic lights across major roads in Kano.
₦810.8m for installation of road studs within Kano Metropolis.
₦388.5m for flood control works at Baban Gwari Roundabout.
₦339.6m for solar-powered streetlights at Kwankwasiyya City.
Power and Renewable Energy – ₦979.8m
₦979,889,993.56 was approved to enhance energy sustainability.
This includes ₦840.3m for a 150KW solar power back-up system at Africa House and ₦139.5m for solar installations at the Council Affairs Directorate.
Other Approvals
₦149.3m for Hajj operations under the Office of the Deputy Governor.
₦126m for three Toyota Hilux vehicles under the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
₦586.5m for construction of weighbridges at Doguwa and five major entry points to Kano under the Ministry of Mineral Resources.
Policy Decisions
The Council approved key policy measures, including:
1. Construction of 50 low-cost houses across 36 local government areas to provide affordable housing for low-income earners.
2. Government acquisition of majority shares in KEDCO to improve energy sufficiency and foster industrial growth.
3. Adoption of the Kano State Electricity Policy under the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Receives Multiple Awards
The Council also acknowledged several national and international recognitions conferred on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for exemplary leadership.
Among them are:
Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (the nation’s highest honour).
Zamka Award 2025 for outstanding humanitarian service.
Award of Excellence by the Nigeria Union of Public Service Secretarial Workers.
Distinguished Governor Award by SWAN for contributions to sports development.
Recognition as 4th Best Performing State on Climate Governance (2025).
Education Ambassador Award by The Independent Newspaper.
Comrade Waiya noted that the approvals reflect Governor Yusuf’s administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal, educational advancement, healthcare improvement, access to clean water, and sustainable energy development.
He reaffirmed the government’s pledge to uphold transparency, accountability, and improved living standards for the people of Kano State.
