Gov Yusuf presents N1.3trn 2026 budget to Kano Assembly
…Prioritises infrastructure, inclusive growth and sustainability
By Kola Oyelere, Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday presented a N1.368 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly
He however tagged it as a financial plan designed to accelerate infrastructure expansion, deepen inclusive growth and entrench sustainable development across the state.
Presenting the appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development,” Governor Yusuf said the proposal was crafted to complete major ongoing projects, consolidate gains recorded in key sectors, and introduce new initiatives that would further boost the state’s socio-economic transformation.
According to him, the N1,368,127,929,271 budget allocates a substantial portion to capital development in line with his administration’s commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps and improving public services.
He disclosed that N934.640 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure, while N433.487 billion is set aside for recurrent expenditure, maintaining a capital-to-recurrent ratio that prioritises long-term investments over routine spending.
Governor Yusuf said the 2026 proposal reflects his administration’s determination to deliver impactful projects in education, healthcare, road construction, water supply, security, empowerment programmes and urban renewal.
He urged lawmakers to give the proposal accelerated consideration to enable timely implementation of developmental programmes in the coming fiscal year.
The Speaker of the House,Hon Jibril Fagore in his remarks, commended the governor for his commitment to transparency and people-centred governance, assuring that the Assembly would carry out a thorough and speedy review of the budget.
He also lauded the executive for always carrying the lawmakers along and promise that the House will give adequate attention to the propose budget
He also used the occasion to commended members of general public for their collective support and prayers as during the present government will always execute laudable projects aimed at moving the state to a greater height