Kano gov presents N1.1tn budget, targets May project completion

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Photo: Kano State Government

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday presented a proposed N1.107tn budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, pledging to complete all ongoing projects before the expiration of his first tenure on May 29, 2027.

Tagged “Budget of Consolidating Gains and Accelerated Rural Development,” the proposal allocates 63 per cent of the total estimates to capital expenditure, with education receiving the largest sectoral allocation of 30 per cent.

Yusuf said the budget was designed to consolidate his administration’s achievements, complete outstanding projects, accelerate rural development and strengthen essential public services before the end of his tenure.

Presenting the proposed N1.107tn budget, the governor said it was designed to consolidate achievements recorded since 2023, complete priority projects and strengthen essential public services before the end of his tenure on May 29, 2027.

“This budget is carefully structured to consolidate the gains we have made, complete ongoing projects and deepen rural development across the state,” Yusuf said.

Of the total, N693.47bn is allocated to capital expenditure, representing 63 per cent, while N413.55bn is earmarked for recurrent expenditure, representing 37 per cent.

The governor said the capital-heavy structure reflected the administration’s commitment to infrastructure expansion, human capital development and investments that stimulate economic growth.

“The significant allocation to capital projects demonstrates our resolve to expand infrastructure and invest in areas that will drive sustainable economic growth,” he stated.

Yusuf disclosed that the state projects N692.64bn in recurrent revenue for 2027, comprising N142.84bn from Internally Generated Revenue and N549.80bn from the Federation Account.

He noted that more than 90 per cent of the programmes, projects and policies in the administration’s development blueprint had been achieved.

He assured that the government would strengthen budget monitoring, transparency and accountability to ensure effective implementation and value for money.

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Speaking on education allocation, Yusuf said it reflected the administration’s continued commitment to improving access to quality education, strengthening institutions and investing in human capital development.

“This substantial allocation to education demonstrates our determination to consolidate the gains recorded in the sector and sustain reforms that improve learning outcomes across the state,” Yusuf said.

He highlighted key achievements, including the recruitment of 8,588 teachers in the 2026 fiscal year, comprising 4,900 permanent teachers and 3,688 under the BESDA programme.

Other interventions included the payment of examination fees for more than 150,000 students sitting for NECO, NBAIS and NABTEB examinations, settlement of outstanding boarding school feeding obligations and rehabilitation of educational facilities.

The administration also supported students’ participation in JAMB/UTME examinations through the provision of application forms, registration and preparatory training.

Yusuf noted that the state maintained its leading position on the 2026 NECO performance chart for the second consecutive year.

“We will continue to invest in teacher development, school infrastructure, instructional materials and digital learning facilities to strengthen education as the foundation for sustainable development,” the governor stated.

Pledging to complete all ongoing projects in the state before the expiration of his first tenure in 2027, Yusuf said, “We are pleased to report that over 90 per cent of the programmes, projects, and policies outlined in our development blueprint have been achieved.

“While taking stock of these accomplishments, we recognise that some commitments remain outstanding.

“Accordingly, we have designed the 2027 budget with priority given to completing ongoing projects, rural-focused programmes and strengthening essential public services before the expiration of the first tenure on 29 May 2027.”

He said their political journey had witnessed a significant development in January 2026, when they moved from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress, stressing that the decision was guided by their conviction that the interests of Kano State and the broader national interest must remain paramount.