*Kano govt to build free houses for flood victims
*To provides seats for 220, 000 secondary school students
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano State Executive Council on Wednesday, approved the release of N18.8 billion for the execution of various projects across the state.
The weekly council meeting was presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Briefing journalists on the outcome of the 18th Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, said the projects, when executed, will positively impact the lives of Kano residents.
According to him, N244,987,633.26 was approved for KEDCO electricity bills for June 2024 for four major water treatment plants: Challawa, Tamburawa, Kusalla, Watari, and State Water Board Headquarters.
Also, approval was granted for the release of N141,600,000.00 for the supply of 59,000 litres of diesel (AGO) in August 2024 to the Ministry of Water Resources at the cost of N141,600,000.00; and N297,000,000.00 for the supply of 120,000 litres of diesel (AGO) and 14,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Baba Dantiye maintained that approval was granted for the supply and Retrofit installation of an Anti-theft Integrated Solar Powered Streetlight within the Kano metropolis (phase II) at the cost of N6,002,228,092.74.
He added that approval was granted to acquire and utilize a portion of land at Danfami, Challawa formerly part of Dala Inland Dry Port for overriding public purpose (Housing Scheme) amounting to N150,000,000.00.
Similarly, the council approved the sum of N6,154,448,839.35 for the settlement of the third disbursement of the activities of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES) in Kano State.
The Commissioner further explained that N117,500,000.00 was approved for the procurement of 2 Toyota Hilux 2023 and 1 Toyota Hiace bus fairly used.
Also, the council approved N1,725,905,593.13 for the completion of 5 kilometre dualized road in Wudil local government; and N746,208,634.47 for the payment of (8) weeks to the foodstuff contractors of 39 boarding schools.
Dantiye further stated that approval was granted for the refurbishment of 12 Girls —-Child initiative buses at the cost of N8,138,000.00; N88,608,031.80 for the construction of Trade Clusters at Shahuci along Dan Dawakin Street adjacent to Shahuci shopping plaza.
He added that approval was granted for the reconstruction of the redesigned Kofar Mata Eid-Ground (filing Idi) and Islamic Arena amounting to N2,549,911,545.33; N108,963,649.43 for proposed market stalls and sheds at Badawa layout ( A Gangara), Nassarawa local government; and N492,172,295.16 for the proposed new Kano Government House Executive Council Chamber.
Kano govt to build free houses for flood victims
Kano State Government has concluded plans to build free houses for victims of recent flood that ravaged some parts of the state.
A statement by Governor Abba Kabir yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa indicated that the gesture is, “in an effort to mitigate the effects of flooding.
According to him, the state government will build free, affordable houses for flood victims across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.
Bature said Governor Yusuf made this known during the weekly Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House.
He added that, “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf noted that the provision of these houses will significantly help flood victims secure suitable shelter for their families.
” The state government is collaborating with the State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to support flood victims with food and other essential supplies.
” Similarly, the governor explained that the state government is set to distribute chairs and desks in the first phase to 220,000 secondary school students and primary school pupils to enhance the learning and teaching environment.”
Governor Yusuf expressed his appreciation for the smooth resumption of the 2024/2025 academic session in some rehabilitated schools and assured that the government will ensure the rehabilitation of all existing schools.
The governor reiterated that ,”in line with the components of the ‘Declaration of Emergency on Education, the state government will distribute free uniforms to all Primary 1 pupils.”
He called on all stakeholders to work together to achieve the state’s educational goals.
Governor Yusuf commended the contributions of the Executive Council members and urged them to remain steadfast in their duties, undeterred by those who seek to undermine the progress of the state.