Kano State Government has approved the sum of ₦608,394,370.49 for the settlement of electricity bills owed to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for five major water treatment plants covering November and December 2025.

This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 38th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House.

Waiya explained that the council’s decision was part of broader commitments to improve infrastructure, strengthen public services, and enhance socio-economic development across the state. According to him, “After exhaustive discussions, the Council approved several projects and commitments aimed at improving infrastructure, strengthening public services, empowering citizens and enhancing socio-economic development across Kano State.” He noted that the total approvals amounted to ₦310,266,203,046, cutting across key sectors of governance.

In the education sector, Waiya revealed that the council approved ₦238,020,000 for the purchase of UTME (JAMB) forms to be distributed to eligible candidates across the state. He added that ₦1.54 billion was also approved for the settlement of funds to boarding school suppliers to cover a six-week feeding period. “The Council also approved ₦236,198,174.08 for the settlement of outstanding payments for eggs and chickens supplied to boarding schools across the State,” Waiya stated.

On infrastructure, the Commissioner announced that ₦13.2 billion was approved for the implementation of 2026 constituency projects across the state. He further disclosed that ₦2.9 billion was approved for the reconstruction of Race Course Extension to Audu Bako Way, Alu Avenue, and Commandant Close off Race Course Road in Nassarawa Local Government Area. “Approval was also granted for the rehabilitation and overlay of the Gidan Malam Aminu Kano–Tal’udu–Gadonkaya–Yahaya Gusau–Sharada Road at the cost of ₦1.67 billion,” he said.

Waiya also highlighted approvals in the health sector, including ₦89,710,080 for the procurement of four dialysis machines for the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre and ₦165,637,550 for dental equipment and materials. He stressed that these interventions were aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.

In the housing sector, the Commissioner announced a major approval of ₦113.19 billion for the construction of a mass housing scheme comprising 480 houses at Rijiyar Gwan-Gwan, tagged “Gida Gida Mega City.” He added that ₦1 billion was also approved for the establishment of an Emergency Operations Management Centre at the Government House.

Other notable approvals included ₦1.34 billion for the 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, ₦1.7 billion as compensation to households affected by the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s 330KVA transmission line project, and ₦210 million for the production of 10 million seedlings for the 2026 Annual Tree Planting Campaign.

Waiya concluded by emphasizing that the approvals reflect the government’s commitment to sustainable development and improved service delivery. “These approvals and policy decisions clearly demonstrate the commitment of the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency to sustainable development, improved service delivery and the overall wellbeing of the people of Kano State,” he said.