Kano Governor Abba Yusuf unveils a ₦549 billion 2025 budget prioritising education, health, and infrastructure, aiming to improve citizens’ welfare.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has proposed a ₦549 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, prioritising human capital, education, and economic development.
Presenting the “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development” to the State House of Assembly on Friday, Yusuf outlined the plan’s focus on enhancing the wellbeing of Kano’s citizens through strategic capital and recurrent expenditures.
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The proposed budget consists of ₦312 billion allocated to capital expenditure, while ₦236 billion is designated for recurrent expenses, achieving a projected capital-to-recurrent ratio of 57:43.
Governor Yusuf emphasised that most capital funds, totalling ₦461 billion, will be directed toward social and economic sectors to drive impactful developments.
With a major emphasis on education, the sector received a “lion’s share” of ₦168 billion, surpassing the funding recommendations by UNESCO and the United Nations, and constituting 31% of the budget.
Yusuf highlighted that this investment will support policies ensuring quality education at all levels across the state.
The Health sector also received substantial support, with an allocation of ₦90 billion, representing 16.5% of the total budget.
This funding aims to improve healthcare access and services for Kano’s residents.
Infrastructure development, a key component of the governor’s plan, received ₦70 billion, or 12.87% of the budget.
Additionally, ₦21 billion (3.83%) is earmarked for agricultural advancements to drive food security and rural growth.
Security, Justice, and Emergency Services were allocated ₦23 billion, representing 4%, while Water Supply and Rural Development projects received ₦27 billion, or 4.96%, to ensure continued access to essential services in both urban and rural areas.
Governor Yusuf urged Kano’s lawmakers to pass the budget promptly, enabling the state to maintain a January-December fiscal cycle and continue delivering essential services to citizens.
Speaker Jibrin Falgore assured the governor of the legislature’s commitment to a swift review and passage, commending the administration’s commitment to infrastructure, security, health, and education improvements.
The Kano 2025 budget proposal underscores a commitment to comprehensive growth, focusing on sectors vital to economic stability and citizen welfare, and is set to shape Kano’s development agenda in the coming year.
