Kano Invests ₦55.48bn in Education, Healthcare, Roads, Rural Development

The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and programmes worth ₦55.48 billion, with education emerging as the highest beneficiary as part of the state government’s drive to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, road networks, water supply and rural development.

The approvals were made during the 40th Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf 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 Council approved a total expenditure of ₦55,475,406,487.82 for strategic projects aimed at accelerating socio-economic development and improving the welfare of residents across the state.

According to Waiya, the approvals reflect the administration’s commitment to investing in critical sectors, including education, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply, environmental sanitation, housing, rural development and public service delivery.

Education Gets Largest Allocation

Education received the largest share of the approvals, with more than 30 projects covering the renovation and construction of schools, classrooms, libraries, ICT centres, staff quarters, perimeter fencing, furniture and solar power installations across the state.

Among the major approvals are the rehabilitation of Sani Bello Science College, Dawakin Kudu, at over ₦1.02 billion, rehabilitation of Science Secondary School, Dawakin Tofa, valued at ₦896.3 million, payment of outstanding boarding school feeding bills amounting to ₦816.2 million, establishment of the Maryam Abba Yusuf Modern Learning Centre at Rijiyar Gwangwan, rehabilitation of 31 buses under the Girls’ Child Education Initiative, and procurement of educational materials for special education schools.

Healthcare, Roads Receive Major Boost

The Council also approved several healthcare projects, including the reconstruction and upgrading of primary healthcare centres in Kumbotso, Kiru, Dukawa, Gano, Warawa, Gwale and Nassarawa, as well as 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.

Road construction and infrastructure development also featured prominently, with approvals for the construction of the Ungogo–Minjibir Road valued at ₦10.47 billion, the Kofar Waika–Turba–Gidan Siminti–Dorawar Dillalai Road traversing Gwale, Dala and Ungogo local government areas at ₦3.67 billion, reconstruction of roads around Singer Market, rehabilitation of Ali Yakasai and Tukur roads in Nassarawa Local Government Area, installation of solar-powered streetlights and completion of the new Kano State House of Assembly Office Complex.

₦6.5bn Approved for Compensation

To facilitate ongoing road projects, the Executive Council approved more than ₦6.5 billion as compensation for owners of properties affected by major road construction projects.

The beneficiaries include owners of 361 properties affected by the Kano Northern Bypass Road, 1,113 properties along the Gaya Dualised Road Project and those impacted by the Kano–Dawakin Tofa–Gwarzo–Dayi Dualisation Project.

The Council also approved the acquisition of a property at Kofar Nassarawa for conversion into an Islamiyya school for girls and women.

Water, Environment, Housing

To improve water supply and environmental sanitation, the Council approved over ₦7 billion for diesel supply to waterworks, settlement of electricity bills, annual desilting of drainage channels, cemetery intervention projects, park beautification and construction of drainage systems in parts of Gwale Local Government Area.

The Council further approved the construction of perimeter fencing and security gates at Kwankwasiyya City and Amana City, release of ₦1.169 billion as counterpart funding for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), and implementation of a five-year Kano Integrated Rural and Sustainable Community Development Framework.

Broadcasting, Health Bills, Social Development

The Executive Council also approved the procurement of modern broadcasting equipment for the Kano State Broadcasting Corporation (KSBC), renovation of the office of the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, and a two-day capacity-building workshop for public information officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

In addition, the Council approved the transmission of several health-related bills to the Kano State House of Assembly, including amendments to the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Law, establishment of colleges of health sciences through the upgrading of health institutions in Kano and Bebeji, and a review of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Bill.

The Council also declared the practice popularly known as “Daba” a deviant social act and directed security agencies and relevant government institutions to intensify enforcement against it.

It further approved Kano State’s participation in the NG-CARES 2.0 Additional Financing Programme to expand social protection initiatives, support vulnerable households and stimulate economic recovery.

Hajj, Halal Economy, Awards

Council members received a report on the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise, commending the welfare arrangements and safe transportation of Kano pilgrims.

The Council also received a presentation on the US$7.7 trillion global Halal economy, highlighting opportunities for Kano State to position itself as a leading hub for Halal products and services.

Presentations were equally made on the Kano State Master Plan and achievements recorded in the revitalisation of regional water supply schemes.

During the meeting, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf also received several awards from professional bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, health institutions and media organisations in recognition of his administration’s achievements in education, infrastructure, healthcare and public service.

Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, Waiya said the decisions taken by the Executive Council underscore Governor Yusuf’s commitment to delivering sustainable development through strategic investments in critical sectors that directly impact the lives of the people of Kano State.