Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday presented a proposed ₦1.368 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the budget allocates 68% (₦934.6 billion) to capital projects aimed at accelerating development across key sectors. The remaining 32% (₦433.4 billion) is dedicated to recurrent expenditure.
Governor Yusuf said the 2026 proposal reflects his administration’s commitment to expanding infrastructure, enhancing social services, and improving the welfare of citizens. The largest allocations go to three priority sectors:
- Education: ₦405.3 billion (30%)
- Infrastructure: ₦346.2 billion (25%)
- Health: ₦212.2 billion (16%)
He described the budget as “bold, realistic and aligned with the aspirations of the people,” stressing that it is designed to deliver impactful projects in communities across the state.
Other sectors such as agriculture, security, commerce, water resources, environment, tourism, women and youth development, and support for persons with special needs also received significant provisions.
Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore, acknowledged the formal presentation of the bill, noting that it followed due constitutional process as provided for in Section 121 of the 1999 Constitution.
Governor Yusuf urged lawmakers to give the bill accelerated consideration to enable timely implementation. He emphasized that strong legislative collaboration is crucial to translating the budget into meaningful outcomes for Kano residents.
He also noted that the proposed spending plan represents the largest capital investment ever put forward by any state government in northern Nigeria.
