Kano State Government has approved a N79.49bn multi-sector investment plan aimed at accelerating development across education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water resources, and urban renewal.
The approvals were ratified during the 39th Executive Council meeting held on April 28, 2026, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Kano.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the investment package reflected the administration’s commitment to improving public welfare and driving socio-economic growth in the state.
According to the statement, the total approved sum stood at N79,490,932,338.84 for the execution of projects spanning critical sectors.
In the education sector, the government approved funds for payment of external examination fees for Kano indigenes, procurement of school furniture, rehabilitation of schools, and settlement of debts owed to boarding school food suppliers.
The sector received one of the largest allocations, with over N4.45bn earmarked for NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS registration fees, while ₦2bn was approved for furniture in primary and junior secondary schools across 30 local government areas.
The health sector also recorded significant interventions, including renovation of Wudil General Hospital, procurement of hospital equipment, routine immunisation programmes, and maternal and child healthcare services across 484 primary healthcare centres.
In infrastructure, the council approved major road projects, including the construction of the road from Panshekara Underpass to Madobi Bridge at over N5.2bn, as well as the reconstruction of road networks in Gwale Local Government Area.
The government further committed substantial resources to agriculture, with ₦3.49bn approved for the procurement of over 41,000 bags of fertiliser, alongside investments in irrigation schemes and renovation of agricultural offices.
Water resources emerged as another priority, with over N11.39bn approved for the rehabilitation of Challawa Water Intake Station, treatment plants, and reservoirs, while N9.94bn was allocated for the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant.
In land and urban development, the administration approved billions of naira for urban renewal, house numbering, street naming, and mapping projects, as well as compensation related to infrastructure expansion.
Other approvals covered environmental projects such as solar-powered boreholes, drainage systems, and park beautification, alongside interventions in transporta- tion, planning, budget, and public service welfare.
The statement noted that the approvals underscored Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s vision of inclusive governance and sustainable development.
It added that all projects would be implemented in line with due process and accountability to ensure value for public funds. The government assured residents that the investments would translate into improved service delivery and stronger economic opportunities across the state.
