The Kano State Executive Council has approved ₦8.53 billion for the execution of infrastructure, health, education, water supply and social welfare projects across the state.
The approvals were granted at the Council’s 37th meeting held on Thursday, January 16, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano House, the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the projects cut across several Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
According to him, “the approvals cover key sectors and are aimed at addressing critical needs in water supply, healthcare, road infrastructure and social services across Kano State.”
Waiya said the Council approved ₦3.1 billion for the supply of non-ferrous aluminium sulphate (alum) for water treatment for six months in 2026 under the Ministry of Water Resources.
He also disclosed that ₦1.7 billion was approved for the construction of a two-coat surface dressed road from Chiromawa to Garun Babba in Garun Malam Local Government Area.
Other approvals, he said, include ₦677.5 million for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and renovation of Rogo General Hospital following a recent fire outbreak, as well as ₦520 million for the procurement of a CT scan machine at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital.
The commissioner added that ₦660.3 million was approved for drainage construction and interlocking works in Ayagi-Aisami, Bakin Ruwa Ward of Dala Local Government Area.
He further stated that the Council approved funds for the construction of an orphanage hostel at the Nassarawa Children’s Home, renovation of Government Junior Secondary School, Tatsawarki, in Kumbotso Local Government Area, and compensation for farmlands affected by the construction of five small earth dams in selected local government areas.
According to Waiya, the Council also approved the construction of Arewa Knot and multi-tiered fountains at Alfurqan and Baban Gwari roundabouts.
In addition, he said compensation totaling ₦251.9 million was approved for properties affected by the construction of a five-kilometre dualised road in Bagwai Local Government Area.
On policy matters, the Executive Council expressed concern over the death of a female patient at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, where a pair of scissors was reportedly left in her abdomen during surgery.
“The Council condemned the incident and described it as a grave act of negligence,” Waiya said, adding that “the ongoing investigation will be pursued to its logical conclusion.”
He said the Council extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
The commissioner also disclosed that the Council acknowledged the importance of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project and approved the phased development of the AKK Industrial Layout in Tamburawa, with Phase I focusing on basic infrastructure and perimeter fencing.
Waiya further said approval was given for the comprehensive enhancement of facilities at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Karaye to address structural challenges at the camp.
He noted that the upgrades are intended to improve safety and living conditions for corps members posted to Kano State.
