KNSG approves N2.67b for infrastructure development

The Kano State Government has approved ₦2.67 billion for infrastructure development in different parts of the state.

This is contained in a statement by Sanusi Bature, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday in Kano.

He said that the approval had demonstrated the government’s commitment to infrastructure growth and efficient public service delivery in the state.

Bature said that the State Executive Council (SEC) gave the approval during its 17th meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House.

“The decision is aimed at enhancing public services and promoting sustainable development across the state.

“These initiatives are designed to elevate public services and infrastructure across the state, addressing both current needs and future demands,”he said.

He said that the renovation and conversion of part of the state Library into an office complex for the Ministry of Transport, and offices of Special Advisers to the governor will cost N268 million.

Bature said that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) center will gulp N309 million.

“The relocation, re-installation and upgrading of the Golden Jubilee Monument at Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso bridge will cost N164 million.

The spokesperson said that N77 million was allocated for washout menace at an existing three-cell 900mm diameter ring culvert on Gwarzo-Shanono Road.

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According to him, the filling of a two-km road from Riga to Karkari in Gwarzo Local Government Area with Laterite will cost N43 million.

“The revalidation and approval for outstanding payment for the construction of the Dangote Female Hostel, and landscaping at the Kano State University of Science & Technology, Wudil, will cost N30 million,“he said.

According to him, the expansion of the scope of work at the AKTH bridge through Naibawa/Yar-Akwa Junction will gulp N275 million.

” The expansion of the scope of work at Zaria Road Flyover to Kwanar Dawaki will gulp N251million.

“He said that N286 million will expended on the expansion work at Hadeja Road/Ahmadu Bello Way Roundabout through Eastern Bypass Roundabout to Tokarawa,” he said.

Bature said that the sum of N455 million was approved for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency (WRECA)

He said the projects will collectively highlight the government’s proactive approach to addressing infrastructure challenges, and improving public services.

Bature said the projects will also foster economic growth and enhance the overall quality of life for Kano residents.