KNSG Approves ₦8.53 Billion for Key Developmental Projects
The Kano State Government has approved a total sum of ₦8.53 billion for the execution of major infrastructure, health, education, water supply, and social welfare projects across the state.
The approval was granted by the Kano State Executive Council during its 37th meeting, held on Thursday, January 16, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano House, the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed that the approved projects cut across several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and are aimed at enhancing service delivery, public safety, and socio-economic development in the state.
According to him, a significant portion of the funds—₦3.1 billion—was approved for the supply of non-ferrous aluminium sulphate (alum) for water treatment across Kano State for a six-month period in 2026 under the Ministry of Water Resources.
The Council also approved ₦1.7 billion for the construction of a two-coat surface-dressed road from Chiromawa to Garun Babba in Garun.
Other approvals include ₦677.5 million for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and renovation of Rogo General Hospital following a fire outbreak; ₦520 million for the procurement of a CT scan machine at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital; and ₦660.3 million for drainage construction and interlocking works in Ayagi–Aisami, Bakin Ruwa Ward, Dala Local Government Area.
Comrade Waiya further revealed that funds were also approved for the construction of an orphanage hostel at the Nasarawa Children’s Home, the renovation of GJSS Tatsawarki in Kumbotso Local Government Area, and compensation for farmlands affected by the construction of five small earth dams across selected local government areas.
Additionally, the Council approved the construction of Arewa Knot and multi-tiered fountains at the Alfurqan and Baban Gwari roundabouts, as well as ₦251.9 million as compensation for properties affected by the construction of a five-kilometre dualised road in Bagwai Local Government Area.
On policy matters, the Executive Council expressed deep concern over the death of a female patient at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, where a pair of scissors was reportedly left in her abdomen during surgery. The Council condemned the incident, describing it as a grave act of negligence, and assured the public that the ongoing investigation would be pursued to its logical conclusion. Condolences were also extended to the family of the
