Kano gov to present 2027 budget Wednesday

File photo: Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, will present the proposed 2027 budget to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday, November 11.

The governor disclosed this during the State Executive Council meeting held on Sunday, where he urged commissioners to participate actively in reviewing the proposed budget ahead of its presentation.

This was according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

“I call on members of the council to uphold collective responsibility, transparency and effective governance in the preparation of the fiscal plan.

“I urge commissioners to thoroughly examine the budget proposals for their respective ministries, departments and agencies and make contributions to ensure an inclusive fiscal plan,” Yusuf said.

The governor directed the Commissioner for Planning and Budget to coordinate the discussions, while other commissioners were tasked with reviewing their respective portfolio proposals.

During the meeting, Yusuf also welcomed the newly sworn-in commissioners into the State Executive Council and assured them of the administration’s support.

“I’m calling on the existing cabinet members to extend friendship, understanding and cooperation to the new commissioners to strengthen teamwork and improve service delivery,” he urged.

The governor expressed optimism that the 2027 budget would build on the achievements recorded under the 2026 fiscal year and accelerate development across the state.

He described the proposed budget as an instrument for consolidating existing gains and promoting sustainable development in Kano.

Meanwhile, the governor has commended the state Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Adamu Bakori, for the successful rescue of the All Progressives Congress Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Beli, popularly known as Abdullahi Fanka, after 68 days in captivity.

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The commendation was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Sunusi DawakinTofa, on Sunday night.

Fanka was reportedly abducted from his residence in Beli Community, Rogo Local Government Area, by armed men on September 1, 2026.

Recounting his ordeal, the rescued APC chairman disclosed that his abductors moved him through several locations, including Danja, Ikara and Giwa in Kaduna State, as well as parts of Zamfara State.

The police commissioner disclosed the successful rescue operation while briefing the governor at the Government House, Kano, on Sunday.

He explained that the operation was coordinated through tactical security measures, which eventually led to the victim’s freedom.

The police boss reaffirmed the commitment of the state police command to intensifying efforts towards tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.

Yusuf commended CP Bakori and the entire police command for their efforts in securing the release of the APC chairman.

“During the meeting, Governor Yusuf commended the police commissioner and the entire officers of the command for the successful rescue operation.

“The governor particularly acknowledged the contributions of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad, CSP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal; CSP Ado Muhammad Audi; and the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, for their roles in the successful operation,” the statement said.

Yusuf further directed the commissioner for health to ensure that the rescued victim received comprehensive medical attention and psychosocial rehabilitation at the expense of the state government.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property and ensure the safety of residents across Kano State.