The Kano State Executive Council held its 28th meeting on, Monday, 19th May, 2025 (equivalent to 21st Dhul-Qidah, 1446AH), during which several key matters of governance and development were extensively deliberated.
Following robust discussions, the Council approved a total expenditure of thirty-six billion, seven hundred and five million, three hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and forty-two naira, thirty-four kobo (N36,705,324,242.34) for the execution of critical projects across the state.
The Council approved N450,000,000.00 as supplementary logistics and other expenditures for the 2025 Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia. Approval was also granted for the upgrading of the convocation arena at Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil (Phase I) at the cost of N126,199,628.54.
The construction of a mosque at the Government House, Kano was approved at N269,447,115.39, while renovation works at the Private and Voluntary Organizations Board, Wudil Road, Kano was approved at N129,517,058.39.
To support education, the Council approved N3,178,225,400.00 for the sponsorship of Kano State indigenes for NECO, NABTEB, and AIED/NBIAS examinations, and N1,678,521,098.88 as the State’s counterpart contribution for the “FGN-UBE Matching Grant” for Q1 2025.
For compensation of affected properties at the 330kV TCN Substation, Rimin Zakara, the sum of N317,598,771.46 was approved.The Council approved N4,000,545,000.00 for the procurement of 199,000 bags of fertilizer for the 2025 wet season farming programme, and N427,730,335.74 for flood control at Rijiyar Zaki along Gwarzo Road.
A total of N160,000,000.00 was approved for the procurement of a Toyota Hilux pick-up and Toyota Hiace bus for the North West Development Commission.
The reconstruction of road networks in Gwale LGA, including Kwanar T/Wazirci, Gwale ‘Yan Alewa, Mandawari Junction and others, was approved at N1,705,807,390.06.
The Council approved N123,636,804.05 for the extension and repair of an eroded culvert in Dankunkuru, Nassarawa LGA, and N164,661,031.73 for the construction of two RC box culverts along Soro Daya–‘Yan Awaki–Asayaya Road in Tsanyawa LGA.
The settlement of diesel supply bills for April 2025 by different vendors was approved at N723,400,000.00. An approval of N260,000,000.00 was granted for the 2025 drainage clearance exercise and the launch of the “Desilt Kano Campaign”.
The renovation of the wall fence at the Female Hostel and construction of a new fence at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta was approved at N204,248,399.84, while N182,980,000.00 was approved for the settlement of outstanding tuition fees for the 2013/2014 teacher upgrading programme.
The revocation and re-award of the contract for the completion of a 5km dual carriageway in Ajingi LGA was approved at N4,347,710,789.29, and N6,868,951,609.84 was approved for the construction of the Dansoshiya Dam and Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Kiru LGA.
The Council also approved N1,803,378,236.48 for the dualization of Audu Sambo Road from AA Rano Filling Station to Gandun Albasa, and N2,927,737,275.65 for the re-award of the 5km dualized road in Bunkure LGA.
The re-award of the 5km dualized road in Kura LGA was approved at N3,207,480,443.31.
Additionally, the Council approved N1,472,532,983.71 for the expansion of scope of companies undertaking road markings, crash barrier painting and maintenance work.
A sum of N1,999,984,946.53 was approved for the 2025 Special Intervention Projects in some Local Government Areas.The Council approved N354,252,878.29 for the completion of the abandoned ultra-modern Women Centre at K/Na’isa, Filin Mahaha, and N196,976,673.70 for the upgrading of the Gyadi-Gyadi Women Centre.
In addition, the Council approved the setting up of a Special Committee to develop modalities for decongestion of prisons which includes:
Oversight on prison and remand homes.
Engagement of inmates in economic activities and
Public awareness campaign against criminal behaviours
Membership of the committee includes:
Hon. Commissioner, Justice (Chairman).
Hon. Commissioner, Internal Security & Special Services
Hon. Commissioner, Women Affairs,
Hon. Commissioner, Science, Technology & Innovation,
Hon. Commissioner, Religious Affairs,
Controller, Correctional Service, Kano,
Chairperson, Committee on Prerogative of Mercy,
Representative, State Judiciary,
Representative, Nigeria Police Force and the
Representative, Ministry for Local Government
Shehu Abdullahi (Human Rights Commission)
Furthermore, the Council approved the revocation of 5km road projects in Garun Mallam, Madobi, T/Wada, Tsanyawa, Kura, Bebeji, Bunkure, and Ajingi LGAs due to non-performance or non-completion.
His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf also swore in AVM Ibrahim Umaru (Rtd.) as the new Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services.
Witnessed the presentation of three merit awards to His Excellency the Governor from the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Daily News Agency as Best Governor of the Year and Authentic Humanitarian Governor 2024.
Witnessed the signing into law of the Water Users Associations Law 2025.
Approved the transmission of the following Bills to the State House of Assembly:
Kano State Tourism Management Board Amendment Bill 2025
Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency Amendment Bill 2025
Kano State History and Culture Bureau Amendment Bill 2025
for Information and Internal Affairs
Kano State.
Signed:
Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya
Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs
20/5/2025
