The Kano State Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the state, with a population of at least 15 million, has a total workforce of 160,166 employees working at both the state and local government levels.
According to a statement by the Statistician General of Kano, Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, the survey shows that 40.73% of the workforce, or 65,236 employees, are employed by the state government, while 94,930 individuals, representing 59.27%, work for the 44 local governments within the state.
The survey marks a significant step towards better understanding Kano’s labor force, and a detailed report, which will also include formal private sector employees, is expected to be released soon.
The Bureau wishes to thank His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba K. Yusuf, for his continued support and commitment to data-driven governance,” Dr. Aliyu added.
This workforce survey is seen as critical for the state’s development planning, aiming to provide accurate data to drive informed decisions and policies across various sectors in Kano.
