The outcome of the 38th meeting of the Kano State Executive Council, presided over by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State. The Council deliberated extensively on a number of critical matters affecting governance and development in the State.
After exhaustive discussions, the Council approved several projects and commitments aimed at improving infrastructure, strengthening public services, empowering citizens and enhancing socio-economic development across Kano State. The total sum of Three Hundred and ten billion, two hundred and sixty six million, two hundred and three thousand, forty six kobo were approved for various projects. The approvals cut across key sectors of the State’s economy and governance.
Below is a sector-by-sector summary of the approvals granted by the Executive Council.
Ministry of Education:
In its continued commitment to improving access to quality education and supporting students across the State, the Council approved several interventions under the Ministry of Education.
Council approved the sum of N238,020,000.00 for the purchase of UTME (JAMB) forms for distribution to eligible candidates across the State.
Approval was also granted for the general rehabilitation of Government Girls Secondary School Hotoro South, Nassarawa LGA at the cost of N179,611,591.64.
Similarly, Council approved N395,682,251.00 for additional works, fencing and renovation of existing structures at Government Secondary School Badau and Government Girls Secondary School Badau, all in Bagwai Local Government Area.
To ensure a steady and continuous feeding of boarding students, the ouncil approved N1,543,019,496.48 for the settlement of funds to boarding schools suppliers covering a six-week period from the 12th to 14th weeks of the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session and the 1st to 3rd weeks of the ongoing second term.
The Council also approved N236,198,174.08 for the settlement of outstanding payments for eggs and chickens supplied to boarding schools across the State.
To further support conducive learning and teaching in public schools, the Council approved N264,000,000.00 for the purchase of textbooks to be distributed to students across the 44 Local Government Areas.
Additionally, the council approved N185,345,769.09 for the construction of a Nomadic School at Tasawa in Dambatta Local Government Area.
Council also approved N125,480,862.27 for the renovation of Kofar Nassarawa Yanbata Junior Secondary School and Kofar Nassarawa Primary School.
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
The Council approved several infrastructure projects aimed at improving road networks and public facilities across the State under the Ministry of Works.
Approval was granted for general renovation and completion works at the Kano State Fire Service Headquarters, Kofar Nassarawa at the cost of N241,302,554.21
The Council also approved N81,093,284.57 for the completion of Alhaji Muhammad Yaro Sale Sarkin Noman Nassarawa Juma’at Mosque at Ladanai Kantudu, Hotoron Arewa in Nassarawa Local Government Area
Similarly, N122,077,885.53 was approved for additional works on the ongoing renovation of Hasiya Bayero Paediatric hospital located at Kofar Kudu near Emir’s Palace
Council further approved N119,952,625.22 for the maintenance works for Rimin Auzinawa Road in Ungogo Local Government Area.
The construction of Ladanai Road Network also received approval to the tune of N184,350,183.48
In addition, N13,200,000,000.00 was approved for the implementation of the 2026 Constituency Projects across the State
Council equally approved N483,608,773.80 for additional works on the ongoing renovation of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy.
The Council also approved N178,101,108.44 for the construction of a wall fence, security room and installation of solar street lights at the historic Dala Hill
Furthermore, approval was granted for the Second Revised Estimated Total Cost (RETC) in respect of the rehabilitation and asphalitic overlay of the road from Gidan Malam Aminu Kano – Tal’udu – Gadon Kaya – Yahaya Gusau – Sharada Road at the cost of N1,666,903,970.60
Another major approval under this sector is the reconstruction of Race Course Extension to Audu Bako Way, Alu Avenue and Commandant Close off Race Course Road in Nassarawa Local Government Area at the cost of N2,913,565,845.99.
Ministry of Rural and Community Development:
Under the Ministry for Rural and Community Development, the Council approved several road projects aimed at improving rural connectivity.
The Council approved N120,083,280.31 for the construction of a 4KM road with 2-coat surface dressing, culverts and drainage linking Masku–Andawa–Yafata in Gezawa Local Government Area
The Council also approved N1,068,848,712.16 for the construction of feeder roads in Bichi, Dambatta, Garko and Takai Local Government Areas
Additionally, N368,229,186.63 was approved for the construction of a 4KM 2-coat surface dressing road with two cross culverts from Tumbau to Musku in Gezawa Local Government Area
Council further approved N1,500,000,000.00 for the implementation of the 2026 Special Intervention Projects across the State.
Ministry of Water Resources:
The Council also approved N608,394,370.49 for the settlement of electricity bills owed to Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) in respect of the State’s five major water treatment plants for the months of November and December 2025
In addition, N110,494,031.74 was approved for the renovation of Dadin Kowa Juma’at Mosque in Doguwa Local Government Area.
Ministry of Health
In furtherance of the Kano State Government determination to improve healthcare services in the State, the Council approved N89,710,080.00 for the procurement of four dialysis machines for the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre
Council also approved N165,637,550.00 for the procurement of dental equipment and materials for basic healthcare services (Phase II).
Ministry of Land and Physical Planning
The Council equally approved N1,700,000,000.00 for the payment of compensation to the remaining 724 households affected by the proposed 330KVA transmission line project being implemented by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
Similarly, approval was granted amounting to N311,384,502.00, as compensation for properties affected by the construction of Kano Line Road off Zaria Road at Naibawa in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
Ministry of Environment:
Council approved N401,166,223.88 for the construction of reinforced concrete drainage at Kurna Asabe Filin Durumi in Dala Local Government Area
Additionally, N210,000,000.00 was approved for the production of 10 million seedlings for the 2026 Annual Tree Planting Campaign.
Ministry of Power
The Council approved N299,720,032.88 for the extension of a 33KV High Tension line along Bunkure Road to Kano Expressway.
Ministry of Religious Affairs
In recognition of the importance of social support especially during this holy month of Ramadan, the Council approved N1,343,688,000.00 for the 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme.
Ministry of Livestock Development:
Council approved N171,250,000.00 for a Youth Empowerment Programme on Small Feeds Milling to enhance livestock production and create employment opportunities for young people.
Ministry of Housing Development
In an effort to address housing deficits and improve urban development, the Council approved N113,193,271,436.44 for the construction of a Mass Housing Scheme compraising 480 houses at Rijiyar Gwan-Gwan tagged “Gida Gida Mega City.”
Council also approved N1,004,342,689.86 for the establishment of an Emergency Operations Management Centre at the Kano State Government House.
Office of the Secretary to the State Government:
Council approved N199,700,000.00 for the training of youths on electronic registration for NECO, WAEC, JAMB, NABTEB, NIN and other similar services.
Policy Decisions:
With regard to policy matters, the Council approved the award of contract for the construction of AKK Industrial Parks
Council also approved the repair of all vehicles and buses under the Girl Child Initiative to ensure their effective operation across the metropolitan area, to be handled by the Ministry of Transportation
The Council further approved the implementation of a mass vaccination exercise for sheep and goats across the 44 Local Government Areas to prevent contagious livestock diseases
Additionally, the Council approved the amendment of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board Law, 2014, and directed that it be transmitted to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative action.
The Council also approved the Kano State Electricity Bill 2026 and directed that it be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for passage into law
Furthermore, Council approved the allocation of residential plots to each of the 750 households affected by the ongoing 330KVA transmission line project across multiple locations in the State
Council equally approved the extension of water supply from the Challawa main pipeline to Zawaciki Gabas within Greater Kano in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
The Council also approved the implementation of harmonized operational guidelines for the reform and review of the Kano State Qualifying Examination.
Matters Noted by the Council:
The Council noted the resumption of full operation of the Tiga 2MW + 8MW power plant after several years of inactivity due to disrepair.
Council also acknowledged the presentation of a Service Wireless Charger and Diary gift to the Council Chairman by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap.
It should be noted with delight that, these approvals and policy decisions clearly demonstrate the commitment of the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to sustainable development, improved service delivery and the overall wellbeing of the people of Kano State.
