Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed the ₦1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the stage for accelerated development and inclusive economic growth across the state.
The governor assented to the bill on Wednesday during a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council held at the Government House, Kano.
According to a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the signing followed the passage of the bill by the Kano State House of Assembly last week.
Speaking prior to the signing, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Alhaji Ismail Falgore, described the 2026 budget as historic, noting that it is the first budget in Northern Nigeria to surpass the ₦1 trillion mark.
He explained that the legislature approved the appropriation bill to provide the executive arm with the necessary legal backing to sustain and expand ongoing developmental projects aimed at improving the living standards of Kano residents.
The Speaker further assured that the Assembly would continue to exercise its oversight functions to ensure prudent implementation of the budget and effective utilization of public funds.
The appropriation law, totaling ₦1,477,829,666,131, was passed after extensive deliberations at the Committee of the Whole and its third reading during plenary, presided over by the Speaker. The Clerk of the House, Alhaji Bashir Diso, read the bill before its final passage.
Governor Yusuf had earlier presented a proposed budget estimate of ₦1,368,127,929,271 to the House, tagged “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, the governor pledged prudent management of public resources and effective implementation of the budget to enhance the welfare of Kano citizens.
He added that the 2026 budget would prioritize critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life for residents of the state.