The Kano State House of Assembly was given the 1,368 trillion proposed budget by governor Abba Yusuf on Wednesday, calling it “a promise to consolidate gains, finish key projects, and build durable systems that serve generations to come.”
With a capital-to-recurrent ratio of 68: 32, the budget prioritizes capital projects, with 934.64 billion earmarked for capital expenditure and 433.4 billion for recurrent spending.
Governor Yusuf argued that the budget’s structure demonstrates the commitment of his administration to development-focused spending.
He noted that it was “centered on completing legacy projects, consolidating gains, and enabling new initiatives.”
The social and economic sectors receive a sizable portion of the budget. The highest allocations were made for infrastructure, health, and education.
“Education is allocated ₦405, 350, 318, 751.17 (30%), Health ₦212, 250, 500, 044.11 (16%), and Infrastructure ₦346, 286, 262, 957.87 (25%)”, the governor said.
He referred to these allocations as “clear evidence of our commitment to nurturing human capital development, safeguarding the well-being of citizens, and laying the groundwork for sustainable development.”
Agriculture, security, water resources, commerce, tourism, youth development, women’s issues, environment, and climate change are just a few examples of the areas receiving notable funding.
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“Over 80% of our blueprint has been implemented,” the statement read.
Governor Yusuf told lawmakers that his team has fulfilled the majority of its promises while reviewing the administration’s progress since 2023.
He continued, “The government is determined to continue to improve the betterment of our citizens,” adding, “It is gratifying to note that over 80% of our administration’s blueprint have been successfully implemented.”
He urged lawmakers to make sure the budget’s implementation is visible throughout the state, stating, “Let us ensure that the people of Kano State’s budget does not remain on paper but does so through roads, classrooms, clinics, jobs, empowerment, and dignity.”
Governor Yusuf praised the Kano State House of Assembly for their unprecedented collaboration.
He told legislators, “I have had the best of cooperation and respect from all of you since I took office in May 2023,” hoping that the partnership would continue.
He also praised the contributions of the citizens who gave their “unwavering goodwill and trust” and praised the contributions of ministries, MDAs, development partners, civil society, and technical teams involved in budget preparation.
The governor stressed urgency and commitment in carrying out electoral promises as his administration enters its final year in office.
The third quarter of our four-year mandate is about to come to an end. In this moment, he said, “we are racing against time and need renewed urgency and focused implementation.”
He officially introduced the Appropriation Bill and said, “Pray for us.”
“May Allah (SWT) continue to direct our actions, bless our efforts, pardon our mistakes, bless our present, and guide our future,”
Source: Channels TV
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