Kano Executive Council Approves ₦6.9bn for Roads, Drainage, Water, Education and Youth Empowerment Projects
The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦6.9 billion for the execution of key infrastructure, social, and governance projects across the state.
The approvals were granted during the 36th meeting of the State Executive Council, held on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the approved projects are aimed at improving the welfare of citizens and accelerating socio-economic development across critical sectors.
According to him, ₦859.2 million was approved for the payment of compensation to owners of structures affected by the construction of a five-kilometre dualised road in Tudun Wada Local Government Area. He noted that the compensation exercise will be supervised by the Ministry of Lands, in line with the government’s commitment to fairness and smooth project execution.
To address flooding and environmental challenges, the council also approved ₦358.4 million for the construction of stormwater drainage and culverts at Tudun Wuzirci in Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The project will be executed by the Ministry of Environment.
The Ministry of Works received the largest share of the approvals due to the strategic importance of road and drainage infrastructure. The council approved ₦896.05 million for the reconstruction of a failed multi-cell box culvert along the Kiru–Alhazawa–Bellon Koki Road in Kiru Local Government Area.
In addition, ₦2.62 billion was approved for the construction of the ’Yandodo–Mai-Allo Road in Nassarawa Local Government Area, while ₦1.21 billion was approved for the construction of a 10-cell reinforced concrete box culvert and other hydraulic structures along the Karari–Kwaimawa–Santar Komau–Badau–Dutsen Karya–Gima Road.
As part of its youth empowerment drive, the council approved ₦431.6 million for the graduation ceremony and provision of empowerment kits to beneficiaries of selected Entrepreneurship Institutes across the state. The programme will be implemented by the Steering Committee on the 26 Entrepreneurship Institutes.
To improve access to potable water, particularly within the metropolitan area, the council approved ₦85.56 million for the extension of water pipelines in Gwale Local Government Area, to be handled by the Ministry of Water Resources.
In the education sector, ₦285.17 million was approved as a reviewed cost for the construction of storey blocks of four classrooms with offices across the 44 local government areas of the state. The project will be executed by the Ministry of Education to enhance learning infrastructure statewide.
To strengthen transparency and accountability, the council approved ₦157.7 million for the conduct of an anti-corruption workshop for all state directors (Batch Three). The programme will be coordinated by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
On policy matters, the Executive Council approved the transmission of the following bills to the Kano State House of Assembly:
Kano State Local Governments Administration Bill 2025
Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council Bill 2025
Kano State Education Bill 2025
Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Dambatta Law 2025 (for the renaming of the institution)
The council also approved the implementation of the reviewed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy and Manual, aimed at attracting private sector investment into the state.
During the meeting, several awards and recognitions were presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Kano State Government for achievements in digital transformation, leadership, housing, healthcare delivery, community development, and support for vulnerable groups.
Additionally, development partners presented a skill acquisition training package and donated a 32-seater coaster bus to the state government.
The Kano State Government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development, transparency, and improved service delivery under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
