The Kano State Executive Council has approved N51.6 billion to fund projects and programmes aimed at bolstering governance and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
  
This was contained in a statement, yesterday, by the state Commissioner for Information & Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
  
The commissioner described the allocation as a testament to the state’s commitment to sustainable development, including infrastructure, education, environmental management, and public welfare.
  
According to him, “the Ministry of Works secured N3.5 billion for installing wireless solar-powered traffic lights across Kano’s metropolitan areas as part of the urban renewal programme. 
  
“The same ministry was granted N5,492,077,139.05 for rehabilitating and overlaying major roads, including routes from Gidan Mallam Aminu Kano (Mumbayya House) to Tal’udu Junction and Sharada Road.”

“Additionally, N390,361,730.83 was approved for elevator installation at Gidan Murtala and Gidan Ado Bayero, while N105,403,453.62 will fund the construction of a road linking Miller and Mission roads.
  
“Education received N1,212,571,013.79 to upgrade the School for Islamic Studies in Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, and Ungogo local councils.

“The Ministry of Education also secured N327,780,226.89 to clear outstanding liabilities, while N5,386,380,955.00 was approved to sustain foreign scholarship programmes and launch domestic ones.”
  
Waiya said that in a bid to address water scarcity, the Ministry of Water Resources was allocated N1,698,800,000.00 for electricity, diesel, and petrol for the Greater Kano Works and Water Board from January to March 2025.
  
However, the Council’s Chairman reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to eliminate water shortages, urging residents to remain patient.
  
He said environmental initiatives were also prioritised, with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change receiving N11,000,000.00 to settle 11 months of outstanding allowances for 100 forest guards, alongside a 100 per cent increase in their monthly stipends. 
  
Further approvals include the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation receiving N185,162,487.50 to clear dues for fibre optic installation and bandwidth subscriptions for 2023–2025, among others.
  
Meanwhile, in recognition of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s strides in healthcare, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kano State branch, conferred an award of excellence on him, with the national body set to honour him with its highest fellowship award on April 29, 2025, in Katsina State.