The Kano State Government has approved over N6.9 billion for a range of infrastructure, social welfare, and governance initiatives across the state.
Okay News reports that the decision was reached during the 36th State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday at the Government House in Kano, northwestern Nigeria.
Commissioner for Information Ibrahim Waiya briefed journalists on the approvals, which prioritise road networks, drainage systems, water supply, education, entrepreneurship, and institutional reforms.
A significant allocation of N859.2 million will compensate property owners affected by a five-kilometre road project in Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
The council approved N2.6 billion for constructing the Yandodo–Mai-Allo Road to improve community connectivity and N1.2 billion for a box culvert.
Another N896 million will fund reconstruction of a failed culvert in Kiru Local Government Area to address recurrent flooding.
Urban water and drainage received N358.5 million for stormwater projects in Kano Municipal and N85.6 million for pipeline extensions in Gwale to enhance potable water access and mitigate flood risks.
Education and skills development secured N285 million for classroom construction statewide and N431.7 million for graduation ceremonies and empowerment programmes at the Kano State Entrepreneurship Institute.
An additional N157.7 million was approved for an anti-corruption workshop to promote transparency in public service.
The council authorised transmission of four bills to the Kano State House of Assembly, covering local government administration, economic planning, education, and renaming of the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Dambatta.
It also endorsed the state’s Public-Private Partnership Policy and Manual to attract private investment in infrastructure and services.
These approvals continue Kano’s aggressive investment drive, building on prior allocations including N14.8 billion in August and over N69 billion in July for roads, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian projects.
The initiatives aim to bridge infrastructure gaps, boost economic activity, and improve living standards amid population growth and environmental challenges.
