Kano proposes ₦1.1trn 2027 budget, earmarks 74.5% for five key sectors

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented a proposed ₦1.107 trillion budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with five key sectors accounting for 74.5 per cent of the total expenditure.

Education takes the largest share with an allocation of ₦309.97 billion, representing 28 per cent of the proposed budget, reflecting the administration’s priority on strengthening the education sector and developing human capital.

Infrastructure follows with ₦221.4 billion, representing 20 per cent, while healthcare receives ₦166.05 billion, equivalent to 15 per cent of the proposed expenditure.

The government has also proposed ₦88.56 billion for water supply and rural development, representing eight per cent of the budget, while agriculture is allocated ₦38.75 billion, or 3.5 per cent.

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In total, the five sectors will receive ₦824.73 billion, accounting for 74.5 per cent of the proposed ₦1.107 trillion expenditure.

The budget proposal will now undergo legislative scrutiny by the Kano State House of Assembly before its eventual passage.

Ahead of the presentation, Governor Yusuf had urged members of the State Executive Council to uphold transparency and collective responsibility in preparing the fiscal plan.

He said the budget was intended to consolidate ongoing projects and accelerate development across the state.