The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦61.63 billion for a broad range of development projects aimed at boosting education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and urban renewal across the state.
The approvals were granted during the Council’s 39th meeting held at the Government House in Kano.
Briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the decisions reflect the administration’s strong commitment to improving public service delivery and accelerating socio-economic development.
He noted that the approvals followed extensive deliberations on key governance priorities, with particular emphasis on enhancing living standards and expanding access to essential services.
A significant share of the funds was allocated to the education sector, including over ₦4.45 billion for the payment of external examination fees for students sitting for NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS in 2026. The Council also approved ₦2 billion for the procurement of school furniture across 30 local government areas, alongside classroom construction, renovations, and upgrades in Makoda, Tarauni, Ajingi, and Minjibir LGAs. Additional funds were approved to settle outstanding examination fee liabilities from 2020 to 2023, as well as feeding costs in boarding schools.
In the health sector, the Council approved the renovation of Wudil General Hospital and the procurement of medical equipment for major hospitals. Other interventions include routine immunization 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 ₦5.2 billion was approved for the construction of a major road linking Panshekara Underpass to Madobi Bridge, along with road reconstruction projects in Gwale Local Government Area. The Council also approved the renovation of government offices, upgrades at the NYSC orientation camp in Kusalla, and construction works at key public facilities.
In the agriculture sector, nearly ₦3.5 billion was approved for the procurement of over 41,000 bags of fertilizer, as well as investments in irrigation and institutional infrastructure to boost productivity.
The water sector also received significant attention, with ₦3.48 billion approved for the rehabilitation of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, in addition to funding for boreholes and utility services.
Environmental initiatives, including urban beautification, solar-powered boreholes, and drainage improvements, were also captured in the approvals.
For urban development, the Council earmarked substantial funds for compensation related to land acquisition, road infrastructure, and the establishment of Gaya Polytechnic. It also approved Phase II of the state’s urban planning programme, covering street naming, mapping, and house numbering.
Other strategic 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 further approved economic empowerment programmes, including support for butchers, as well as operational logistics for Hajj activities.
Waiya assured residents that all projects would be executed in line with due process and accountability, reiterating the administration’s commitment to delivering tangible dividends of democracy.
He added that the Council also acknowledged recent recognitions and awards received by the state governor, describing them as a reflection of the impact of ongoing reforms and effective leadership.
