06/10/2025
PRESS RELEASE
OUTCOME OF THE 32ND KANO STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER, 2025 / 10TH RABI’U THANI, 1447 A.H AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, KWANKWASIYYA CITY, KANO
The 32nd meeting of the Kano State Executive Council, presided over by His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State, deliberated on a number of memoranda bordering on developmental projects, policy issues, and other matters of public interest.
After extensive discussions, the Council approved the total sum of Forty-Five Billion, Six Hundred and Eleven Million, Two Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Six Naira, Four Kobo (₦45,611,294,606.04) for the ex*****on of critical projects across different sectors in the State.
Below is the breakdown of the approved projects by sector:
1. EDUCATION SECTOR – ₦7,776,085,821.75
To sustain the government’s commitment to reviving education at all levels, the Council approved the following:
General Rehabilitation of Government Technical College (GTC), Kano – ₦1,463,147,266.88
General Rehabilitation of Government Day Science College, Kano – ₦905,415,355.69
General Rehabilitation of Physical Structures at GSS Rimi, Sumaila LGA – ₦397,665,367.01
General Rehabilitation of School for Arabic Studies (SAS), Kano Municipal – ₦349,565,821.93
Settlement of Funds in respect of Boarding Schools Feeding Suppliers – ₦1,732,292,010.24
Renovation of Classrooms and Provision of Furniture to Basic Schools across the 44 LGAs under the Community Re-orientation Committees (CRC) – ₦1,892,000,000.00
Supply of Chalk to Basic and Post-Basic Schools across the State – ₦131,500,000.00
Purchase of Various Properties/Land for the Expansion of Selected Secondary Schools within Kano Metropolis – ₦158,452,480.00
General Renovation Works at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Thomas Dambatta – ₦546,577,435.74
2. HEALTH SECTOR – ₦802,667,439.89
In continuation of its efforts to improve healthcare delivery, the Council approved:
Procurement of Medical Equipment for Labour Room, Laboratory and Theatre Units of Imam Wali General Hospital – ₦118,125,000.00
Upgrading of Unguwar Dabai Primary Health Centre, Gwale LGA to a Secondary Health Facility – ₦247,745,852.65
Procurement and Installation of Equipment at the Upgraded Quality Control Laboratory of Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) – ₦252,204,793.25
Settlement of Outstanding Liability to the Heirs of Late Alh. Sulaiman Abubakar for Renovation Works at Garo Comprehensive Health Centre, a project that was executed in 2018 under the APC administration in the State - ₦184,592,793.74
3. ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE – ₦290,975,000.00
To improve access to potable water and ensure a clean, safe environment, the following approvals were granted:
Construction of 12No. Solar Powered Boreholes in Water-Stressed Communities – ₦170,400,000.00
Fumigation Activities in Various Communities across the State – ₦120,575,000.00
4. LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING – ₦910,353,745.00
For land administration and urban renewal, the Council approved:
Landscaping the Frontage of Kwankwasiyya City – ₦500,000,000.00
Compensation for Properties affected by Construction of Rogo–Bari–Falgore–Mahangi Road – ₦251,901,265.00
Purchase of Properties/Land for expansion of selected secondary schools – ₦158,452,480.00
5. WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE – ₦32,507,858,927.12
This represents the largest sectoral allocation, reaffirming the administration’s priority on infrastructure development. Projects approved include:
Revocation and Re-award of Contract for Reconstruction of Guda Abdullahi Road and Additional Links within Farm Centre, Tarauni LGA – ₦4,003,054,101.25
Reconstruction of Justice Dahiru Mustapha Road and Additional Link Road within Farm Centre, Tarauni LGA – ₦3,540,822,275.53
Construction of Drainage Network at Security Institute, Gabasawa LGA – ₦111,392,471.95
Construction of Concrete Box Culvert at Hausawar Tamburawa, Dawakin Kudu LGA – ₦189,807,018.57
Construction of Ring Drainage and Interlocking Tiles in Kano State School of Technology – ₦139,124,882.47
Upward Review of Rates for Nine (9) No. 5KM Projects – ₦8,415,075,646.00
Upward Review of Rates for Completion of Dualization of Kofar Dawanau–Danduinshe–Kwanar Madugu Road (Phase II) – ₦4,347,881,632.83
Supply and Installation of Solar Powered Streetlights at 55 Locations within Kano Metropolis (Phase III) – ₦8,376,013,179.52
Construction of Rehabilitation Centre at Dorayi Psychiatric Hospital – ₦2,357,275,822.24
Renovation Works at Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) – ₦236,837,653.68
Supply and Installation of Floodlight Scoreboard and Public Address System at Sani Abacha Stadium – ₦412,031,405.28
General Renovation of Kano Central Mosque – ₦288,593,328.32
6. INTERNAL SECURITY & SPECIAL SERVICES – ₦796,250,000.00
Augmentation of Procurement Funds for the Purchase of 455 Motorcycles for Kano State Neighbourhood Watch – ₦796,250,000.00
7. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT – ₦429,059,905.32
Procurement of Vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) – ₦126,000,000.00
Procurement of Vehicles for Kano State Sports Commission – ₦303,059,905.32
8. YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – ₦430,324,750.00
Installation of Solar Streetlights at Sani Abacha Stadium – ₦135,324,750.00
Settlement of funds for the sponsorship of Athletes, Coaches, and Officials to Participate in the 9th National Youth Games, Asaba, Delta State – ₦295,000,000.00
9. RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS – ₦1,006,000,000.00
For Conduct of Mass Weddings (Auren Zaurawa da ‘Yan Mata) – ₦1,006,000,000.00
10. WATER RESOURCES – ₦1,109,590,090.95
Settlement of Funds for the Supply of Diesel and Energy Bill for Four (4) Months – ₦1,109,590,090.95
POLICY MATTERS
In addition to the project approvals, the Council considered and resolved on several key policy matters, including:
Approval for the general renovation of Local Education Authority (L.E.A.) offices across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State.
Swearing-in of two new Commissioners into the State Executive Council:
Barrister Abdulkarim Kabir Maude, SAN, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice;
Dr. Aliyu Isah Aliyu, Commissioner for Livestock Development.
Barrister Salisu Muhammad Tahir was also sworn in as Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
Presentation of the Committee Report on the review of the Draft Framework for the Kano State Mining Policy, chaired by His Excellency, the Deputy Governor.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
During the period under review, His Excellency, the Governor, received several awards in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to governance and development, including:
1. Distinguished Award of Appreciation by the Kano Cooperative Federation for his contribution to the development of Cooperative Societies in Kano State.
2. Award of Excellence by the Association of Local Government Information Officers in Nigeria (ALGION) as the Best Supportive Governor of Grassroots Information Development and Effective Governance.
3. Award of Appreciation by the Colleges of Education Staff Union (COESU), North-West Zone, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to education.
4. Award of Recognition by the Joint National Public Service Negotiation Council.
5. Award of Appreciation by Army Day Secondary School, Bukavu Barracks, for his contribution to education.
6. Award of Recognition at the Africa 2025 Annual Conference for exceptional governance and leadership vision.
Thank you all for your attention and continued partnership in informing the public about the policies and programmes of this administration.
Signed
Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya
Honourable Commissioner,
Information and Internal Affairs
Kano State
