By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill valued at N549.16 billion to the state House of Assembly.
The budget, titled “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” favored education, infrastructure, and human capital development sectors.
The proposed budget allocates 57% to capital expenditure and 43% to recurrent expenses.
Key allocations include: education Sector with N168.35 billion (31% of the budget);
governance institutions with N98.24 billion (17.57%); health Sector—-N90.6 billion (16.50%); infrastructure development—N70.68 billion (12.87%);
agriculture_: N21.04 billion (3.83%).
Other sectors receiving significant allocations include: water supply and rural development– N27.24 billion (4.96%); security, justice, and emergency services_: N23.46 billion (4.00%); women, youth, and people with special needs— N17.34 billion (3.15%); environment and sanitation–N15.52 billion (2.83%); transport development- N12.81 billion (2.33%).
According to Governor Yusuf, the budget aims to realize the collective aspirations for Kano State and its people.
He added that proper implementation of the budget will lead to economic prosperity and reduce dependency on federal grants.
The governor also pledged to create an efficient public service that meets good governance standards and boosts worker morale.
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Alhaji Falgore thanked Governor Yusuf for the timely presentation and assured that the Assembly would begin deliberations soon.
He urged all ministries, departments, and agencies to prepare for budget defense before the House.
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