Kano: Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday presented a proposed N1.36 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Kano State House of Assembly for consideration and eventual passage into law. The governor described it as a strategic plan to consolidate ongoing projects and accelerate growth across key sectors.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the estimate, titled ‘Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development’, is anchored on completing legacy projects, nurturing human capital, and strengthening systems for long-term development. The budget stands at N1,368,127,929,271, with capital expenditure allocated N934.64 billion, making up 68 per cent, and recurrent expenditure receiving N433.48 billion, which accounts for 32 per cent.
The capital-heavy structure is a reflection of the administration’s determination to channel more resources into growth-driven investments across the state. The Economic and Social sectors received the largest share of the capital vote, with Education, Health, and Infrastructure topping the allocation chart. Education received N405.35 billion (30 per cent), Health was allocated N212.25 billion (16 per cent), and Infrastructure received N346.28 billion (25 per cent), showcasing the government’s commitment to human capital development and service delivery.
Other sectors, including Agriculture, Water, Security, Commerce, Investment, Women and Youths Development, Tourism, Environment, Climate Change, and Transport, also received significant attention in the proposal. The governor emphasized that over 80 per cent of the development blueprint has been implemented and pledged to intensify efforts to deliver more results as the administration approaches the third quarter of its four-year mandate.
Described as ‘a covenant with the people,’ the 2026 budget is bold but realistic, aiming to transform Kano into a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous state. The governor urged lawmakers to ensure timely passage of the budget, highlighting their oversight role and cooperation as essential for effective implementation. Yusuf expressed gratitude to the assembly for their unprecedented support, which has strengthened governance irrespective of political differences.
He thanked residents for their continued trust and commended commissioners, MDAs, development partners, and civil society groups for their contribution to the drafting of the document. Praying for Allah’s guidance in the implementation process, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to transparent and accountable leadership. He formally laid the document before the house for consideration and passage.
The Speaker of the house, Alhaji Jibrin Falgore, assured Yusuf of the legislature’s commitment to ensuring a timely passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He stated that the lawmakers would give the document accelerated consideration to maintain the January-December budget cycle. The speaker commended the governor for his strides in infrastructure development, security, healthcare delivery, and educational reforms across the state and promised continued partnership with the executive to complete ongoing projects and properly fund new initiatives for the residents’ well-being.