The governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday presented to the State House of Assembly an appropriation bill of N1,368,127,929,271 for the fiscal year 2026.
During the presentation, Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing legacy projects and deepening inclusive development across the state.
The budget has 68% capital expenditure, amounting to N934.6 billion, and 32% recurrent expenditure, totaling N433.4 billion.
The 2026 budget is the highest capital-to-recurrent ratio in Kano’s history, the governor said.
Education has the lion’s share of N405.3 billion (30%), followed by Infrastructure at N346.2 billion (25%) and Health at N212.2 billion (16%), reflecting the top priorities.
“These allocations demonstrate our unwavering determination to invest heavily in human capital development, safeguard the well-being of our people, and lay the physical foundation for sustainable growth.
“The economic and social sectors remain central to our 2026 fiscal plan, with Agriculture, Security, Commerce, Water, Environment, Tourism, Women and Youth Development, and People with Special Needs also receiving substantial provisions,” the governor stated.
Yusuf pledged to align his administration’s priorities with citizens’ aspirations.
He emphasised that the budget is “a bold but realistic roadmap, designed to secure a resilient and prosperous Kano.”
Yusuf urged the House of Assembly members to grant the bill accelerated passage, stressing that their oversight and partnership remain critical to transforming the budget into tangible projects and services for the people.
The Speaker of the State Assembly, Jibril Falgore, said the lawmakers would scrutinise the budget carefully before passing it.
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