The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and programmes worth ₦55.48 billion to boost education, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply and rural development across the state.
The approvals were made during the 40th Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House in Kano.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the ₦55.48 billion package is aimed at accelerating socio-economic development and improving the welfare of residents through strategic investments in key sectors.
Education Gets Largest Allocation
Education received the highest allocation, with over 30 projects approved for the construction and rehabilitation of schools, classrooms, libraries, ICT centres, staff quarters, perimeter fencing, furniture and solar-powered facilities.
Key projects include the rehabilitation of Sani Bello Science College, Dawakin Kudu, the renovation of Science Secondary School, Dawakin Tofa, settlement of outstanding boarding school feeding bills, establishment of the Maryam Abba Yusuf Modern Learning Centre, rehabilitation of 31 buses under the Girls Child Education Initiative and the procurement of learning materials for special education schools.
Healthcare Expansion
The Council also approved the reconstruction and upgrading of several primary healthcare centres across the state, alongside the procurement of medical equipment for Garun Malam General Hospital, Ghari General Hospital and the Kano State Comprehensive Sickle Cell Treatment Centre at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
Roads and Infrastructure
Major road projects approved include:
- Construction of the Ungogo–Minjibir Road valued at ₦10.47 billion.
- Construction of the Kofar Waika–Turba–Gidan Siminti–Dorawar Dillalai Road at ₦3.67 billion.
- Reconstruction of roads around Singer Market worth ₦3.09 billion.
- Rehabilitation of Ali Yakasai and Tukur Roads in Nassarawa Local Government Area.
- Installation of solar-powered street lights on major roads.
- Completion of the New Kano State House of Assembly Office Complex and other public infrastructure.
Compensation and Water Projects
The Executive Council approved more than ₦6.5 billion in compensation for property owners affected by major road projects, while over ₦7 billion was earmarked for water supply, drainage desilting, flood control, environmental sanitation, cemetery interventions and park beautification.
Housing and Rural Development
Other approvals include perimeter fencing and security gates for Kwankwasiyya City and Amana City, as well as ₦1.169 billion counterpart funding for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
The Council also approved a Five-Year Kano Integrated Rural and Sustainable Community Development Framework.
Other Key Decisions
The Executive Council also:
- Approved modern broadcasting equipment for the Kano State Broadcasting Corporation.
- Endorsed the transmission of several health-related bills to the Kano State House of Assembly.
- Banned the practice known as “Daba,” describing it as a deviant social act.
- Approved Kano State’s participation in the NG-CARES 2.0 Additional Financing Programme to strengthen social protection and economic recovery initiatives.
Council members also reviewed the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise and received a presentation on opportunities in the US$7.7 trillion global Halal economy, with plans to position Kano as a leading hub for Halal products and services.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was also honoured with several awards from professional bodies, civil society organisations and community groups in recognition of his administration’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure and public service.
Commissioner Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said the approvals reflect the government’s commitment to delivering sustainable development and improving the quality of life of Kano residents.
