Kano govt approves N6.9bn for key projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved over N6.9 billion for the execution of various projects.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, after the 36th Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Kano on Thursday.

Waiya said that it is aimed at improving welfare and accelerating development in different parts of the state.

He said that the council approved over N859.2milion compensation for structures affected by a 5km road construction in Tudun Wada Local Government Area.

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The commissioner added that about N358.5million was approved for storm water drainage in Kano Municipal and N896 million was earmarked for a failed culvert reconstruction in Kiru Local Government Area.

He explained that the council also approved the sum of N2.6 billion for ‘Yandodo-Mai-Allo Road construction, N1.2 billion for a box culvert construction and N431.7 million for Entrepreneurship Institute’s graduation and empowerment.

Waiya said the council also approved N85.6 million for water pipeline extension in Gwale and N285 million for classroom construction and N157,689,000.00 for the conduct of an anti-corruption workshop.

The council also approved transmission of four bills to the House of Assembly and implementation of the PPP Policy and Manual.

They included the Kano State Local Governments Administration Bill 2025 and Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council Bill 2025.

The other one was the Kano State Education Bill 2025
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The council also saw awards recognising achievements in digital transformation, leadership excellence, housing development, healthcare delivery, community development, and support for vulnerable groups.

Waiya said, “Additionally, development partners presented a skills acquisition training package and donated a 32-seater coaster bus.”

(NAN)