The Kano state executive council on its 2nd Special Meeting held on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 presided over by under Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the release of Twenty billion three hundred and sixty four million, two hundred and eighty nine thousand, seven hundred and nine naira, eighty nine kobo for the execution of key infrastructure and public service projects across the state.
According to a statement by the commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Council approved the revocation and re-award of contract for the completion of the 5-kilometre dualised road in Bebeji Local Government Area at the cost of Three Billion, Two Hundred and Twenty-Seven Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty-Five Naira, Forty-Eight Kobo (₦3,227,794,465.48).
Similarly, the Council approved the revocation and re-award of contract for the completion of the 5-kilometre dualised road in Tudun Wada Local Government Area at the cost of Four Billion, Six Hundred and Three Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Four Naira, Twenty-Nine Kobo (₦4,603,280,754.29).
The Executive Council also approved the revocation and re-award of contract for the completion of the 5-kilometre dualised road in Garun Mallam Local Government Area at the cost of Four Billion, Forty-Seven Million, Thirty-Four Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine Naira, Thirty-Eight Kobo (₦4,047,034,359.38).
In a similar development, the Council approved the revocation and re-award of contract for the completion of the 5-kilometre dualised road in Madobi Local Government Area at the cost of Four Billion, One Hundred and Seven Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-One Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty-Seven Naira, Seventy-Eight Kobo (₦4,107,531,687.78).
Furthermore, Honorable Waiya said, the Council approved the award of contract for the completion of the 5-kilometre dualised road in Tsanyawa Local Government Area at the cost of Three Billion, Four Hundred and Twenty-Four Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Ninety Naira, Twelve Kobo (₦3,424,883,490.12).
He explained that, In honour of the late former Governor of Kano State, the Executive Council under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba KABIRU Yusuf, approved the construction of an auditorium hall at the NLC Headquarters along Katsina Road at the cost of Two Hundred and Eighty-Four Million, Five Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira, Forty-Two Kobo (₦284,551,722.42), and shall be named after the late Governor of Kano State, Alh. Mohammadu Abubakar Rimi, the first Governor to initiate the celebration of 1st May, of every year as workers day
The Council also approved the reconstruction of a burnt masjid and an Islamiyya school building with an office block, renovation of a six-seater toilet facility, a motorised solar-powered borehole with overhead tank—all at Tiga Gadan in Gezawa Local Government Area—at the total cost of One Hundred and Fifty-One Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira, Ninety-Seven Kobo (₦151,863,895.97).
Also approved was the general renovation of all offices within the Cabinet Office at the cost of Five Hundred and Seventeen Million, Three Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-Four Naira, Forty-Five Kobo (₦517,349,334.45).
On Policy Matters:
The Executive Council considered and expressed deep sympathy with the victims of recent rainstorms and windstorms that severely affected residents in Gani, Masu, and Sitti Wards of Sumaila Local Government Area, as well as Doguwa Local Government Area and other parts of the state.
In response, the Council approved the constitution of a committee to be chaired by the Honourable Commissioner of Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation to assess the extent of the damage and recommend appropriate action.
The Council also deliberated on the dilapidated condition of the abattoir at Zawaciki, a project previously raised by His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The Council noted with dismay the alleged vandalization of the facility by the previous administration, and therefore approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate and submit recommendations on the appropriate actions.
The Council has also considered the construction of a modern abattoir, with a view to provide more job opportunities and economic activities in the State
The Kano State Government remains committed to delivering on its promises to the people through transparent, accountable, and impactful governance.