The Kano State Executive Council has approved a wide-ranging package of projects across the power, water, transportation, environment, and humanitarian sectors.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, this reflects Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to improving infrastructure and the quality of life for residents.
Key highlights include the procurement of 500 modern electric tricycles under the Abba Gida Gida Mass Transport Empowerment and Employment Programme, valued at ₦3.7 billion, aimed at enhancing public transport and empowering youth.
To strengthen the state’s power infrastructure, the Council approved the supply and installation of two large generating sets, synchronizing ATS and MV panels at Government House at the cost of ₦2.1 billion.
It also approved the supply and laying of low voltage cables at Government House for ₦393 million, stabilization of power supply in the Regional Water Supply Scheme at ₦320 million, settlement of offshore liability for the Tiga 10MW and Challawa 2x3MW hydro power plants amounting to $1 million (equivalent to ₦1.5 billion), and the settlement of other outstanding operational debts related to the hydro plants totaling ₦94 million.
To tackle persistent water scarcity, the Council approved payments to clear KEDCO energy bills for March and April 2025 amounting to ₦188 million and ₦286 million respectively, along with diesel supply for May 2025 totaling over ₦713 million.
In the environmental sector, the Council approved the commencement of the NEWMAP-EIB project with an allocation of ₦300 million.
It also sanctioned the construction of reinforced concrete drainage at Toranke, Ajingi LGA for ₦137 million, minor drainage construction at Hotoron Arewa, Nassarawa LGA costing ₦185 million, and clearance of minor drainages across 88 wards in eight metropolitan LGAs valued at ₦343 million.
Further approvals include the construction of a mini stadium in Kwankwaso, Madobi LGA at the cost of ₦152 million, procurement of operational vehicles for KNUPDA amounting to ₦244 million, and the expansion of contracts for road markings and crash barrier maintenance under the urban renewal programme valued at ₦2.5 billion.
Additionally, the Council authorized the immediate disbursement of ₦3 billion in Federal Government intervention funds to victims of flood disasters across the 44 LGAs, alongside ₦39 million worth of relief materials specifically for victims in Doguwa LGA.
During the meeting, Governor Yusuf expressed disappointment over the ongoing water scarcity and issued a clear ultimatum to relevant agencies to act swiftly, stressing that the State Government is already providing full logistical support.
The approvals, the Council noted, are part of a broader strategy to deliver impactful governance, modernize Kano’s infrastructure, and improve the daily lives of its people.