The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦6.9 billion for the execution of key infrastructure, social, and governance projects across the state.
The approvals were made during the 36th meeting of the State Executive Council, held on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano.
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Briefing journalists after the meeting, the state Commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said the approved funds are aimed at improving citizens’ welfare and accelerating socio-economic development across various sectors.
The Commissioner explained that, ₦859m was Approved for Road Compensation in Tudun Wada
He said, in the area of land administration, the council approved ₦859.2 million for the payment of compensation to owners of structures affected by the construction of a five-kilometre dualised road in Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
“The compensation process will be supervised by the Ministry of Land, in line with government’s commitment to fairness and smooth project implementation”.
Flood Control: ₦358m for Drainage in Kano Municipal
Comrade Ibrahim Waiya further revealed that, to address flooding and environmental challenges, the council approved ₦358.4 million for the construction of stormwater drainage and culverts at Tudun Wuzirci in Kano Municipal Local Government Area.
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The project will be executed by the Ministry of Environment.
He said, the Ministry of Works received the largest share of the approvals due to the strategic importance of road and drainage infrastructure.
The Council approved:₦896.05 million for the reconstruction of a failed multi-cell box culvert along the Kiru–Alhazawa–Bellon Koki Road in Kiru LGA.
The council approved ₦2.62 billion for the construction of the ’Yandodo–Mai-Allo Road in Nassarawa LGA and ₦1.21 billion for the construction of a 10-cell reinforced concrete box culvert and other hydraulic structures along the Karari–Kwaimawa–Santar Komau–Badau–Dutsen Karya–Gima Road.
Youth Empowerment: ₦431m for Entrepreneurship Graduates
As part of its youth empowerment drive, the council approved ₦431.6 million for the graduation ceremony and provision of empowerment kits to beneficiaries of selected Entrepreneurship Institutes across the state.
The programme will be implemented by the Steering Committee on the 26 Entrepreneurship Institutes.
Water Supply: ₦85.5m for Pipeline Extension in Gwale
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To boost access to potable water, particularly within the metropolis, council approved ₦85.56 million for the extension of water pipelines in Gwale Local Government Area.
The project will be handled by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Education: ₦285m for Classroom Construction Across LGAs
In the education sector, the council approved ₦285.17 million as a reviewed cost for the construction of storey blocks of four classrooms with offices across the 44 local government areas of the state.
The project, to be executed by the Ministry of Education, is aimed at improving learning infrastructure statewide.
Anti-Corruption Workshop Gets Approval
To strengthen transparency and accountability, council approved ₦157.7 million for the conduct of an anti-corruption workshop for all state directors (Batch 3).
The programme will be coordinated by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Key Bills Approved for Transmission to Assembly
On policy matters, the Executive Council approved the transmission of the following bills to the Kano State House of Assembly:
Kano State Local Governments Administration Bill 2025
Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council Bill 2025
Kano State Education Bill 2025
Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Dambatta Law 2025 (for renaming of the institution)
Council also approved the implementation of the reviewed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy and Manual to attract private sector investment into the state.
Awards, Donations Presented to Governor, Govt
The council also witnessed the presentation of several awards and recognitions to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Kano State Government for achievements in digital transformation, leadership, housing, healthcare delivery, community development, and support for vulnerable groups.
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Additionally, development partners presented a skill acquisition training package and donated a 32-seater coaster bus to the state government.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development, transparency, and improved service delivery under the leadership of Governor Yusuf.