Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has presented a proposed budget of one trillion, one hundred and seven billion naira for the 2027 fiscal year, with emphasis on completing ongoing projects and accelerating development, particularly in rural communities.
Education receives the largest allocation for the third consecutive year, reflecting the administration’s commitment to its education-first agenda.
Governor Abba Yusuf has appeared before the Kano State House of Assembly to present the state’s annual budget proposal, the last of his first term.
Accompanied by members of his cabinet and party supporters, the governor outlined his administration’s achievements in the outgoing fiscal year, particularly in education, healthcare, infrastructure and social development.
Tagged “Budget of Consolidating Gains and Accelerated Rural Development,” the proposal prioritises the completion of ongoing projects, with particular attention to rural communities.
Of the total estimate, six hundred and ninety-three billion naira is earmarked for capital expenditure, representing about sixty-three per cent, while four hundred and thirteen point five billion naira is allocated to recurrent expenditure.
A breakdown of the sectoral allocations shows that education receives the largest share of two hundred and eighty-eight point nine billion naira.
Yusuf says the allocation reinforces the administration’s emphasis on improving access to quality education and strengthening the state’s education sector.
Speaker of the Assembly, Ismael Falgore, expressed satisfaction with the level of budget implementation by the executive and the working relationship between the two arms of government.
Governor Abba Yusuf promised that his administration would strengthen budget monitoring mechanisms, transparency and accountability to ensure effective implementation once the proposal receives lawmakers’ approval.
Editorial note: N288.9 billion represents about 26.1 per cent of N1.107 trillion, rather than 30 per cent. The stated capital and recurrent allocations total N1.1065 trillion.
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Editor: Ada Ononye
