N29-Billion Approved For Rural Development And Infrastructure In Kano State

N29-Billion Approved For Rural Development And Infrastructure In Kano State

Kano State government has approved the release of over N29 billion for various capital projects aimed at enhancing social and physical development in the state. The approvals were granted at the State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Council Chambers, Government House, Kano.

According to a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, the resolutions covered interventions in agriculture, roads, and the payment of backlog allowances, among others.

The council approved N7.8 billion for the continuation of the 5-kilometre dualised road projects across the 44 local government areas. This amount, being a 10 percent rescue intervention, will be jointly settled through the joint state and local governments account on a 30:70 share, respectively.

Additionally, the council approved over N239 million for the construction of three rural roads at Ja’en Makera-Salanta Gudduba-Unguwar Baizangon Guliya and Fagoje-Kwanar Zuwo in Gwale, Ajingi, and Kiru/Madobi local government areas.

Approval was also given for the procurement of 500 relief transformers to be distributed to various communities across the 44 local government areas at the cost of over N7.1 billion. Furthermore, N6.4 billion was approved for the 2024 Constituency Projects in the state.

Other council resolutions included:

Approval for the construction of a 2-coat surface dressed road from Kwanar Gammawa in Gezawa local government area with an allocation of N343.4 million.
Procurement of 20 Toyota Hilux vehicles and one Toyota Bus for State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the cost of N819.5 million.
Approval for the construction of rural roads and intervention/counterpart funds under the rural access and agricultural marketing project amounting to N5.3 billion.

Renovation and conversion of offices for the Chairman of the Anti-Phone Snatching Task Force Committee at Coronation Hall, Government House, with an allocation of N26.4 million.
Repair of a failed section of asphaltic surfacing within the premises of Tower at Kofar Nassarawa at the cost of N29.6 million.
A 30 percent counterpart fund for the construction/rehabilitation of 12 rural roads across the 44 local government areas, amounting to N354.8 million.
Additional expansion on the scope of works for crash barriers, street curbs, and painting, approved at the cost of N248.8 million.
Payment of harmonised allowances for 2,803 casual staff at the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board, amounting to N130.5 million.

These approvals underscore the Kano State government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for its residents.