In a move to enhance infrastructure and public services, the Kano state executive council Wednesday approved N2, 665, 646, 756.44 for multiple projects in the state.
This sweeping initiative was announced during the 17th council meeting, aimed at fostering sustainable development and improving the safety of residents across the state.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the approved projects reflect the government’s commitment to infrastructural growth and efficient public service delivery.
“These initiatives are designed to elevate public services and infrastructure across Kano state, addressing both current needs and future demands,” Dawakin Tofa stated.
One of the key projects is the renovation and conversion of part of the Kano State Library into an office complex for the Ministry of Transport and offices of special advisers to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf with a budget of N268, 160, 455.84.
This renovation is expected to provide modern, functional workspaces, thereby enhancing the efficiency of government operations and service delivery.
Another significant undertaking is the establishment of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) center, budgeted at N309, 784, 126.72.
This center will offer state-of-the-art facilities for educational testing and training, bolstering the state’s educational infrastructure and promoting digital literacy among students and professionals.
Additionally, the council approved the relocation, re-installment, and upgrading of the Golden Jubilee Monument at Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Bridge along Emir’s Palace Road, costing N164,949,693.46.
This project aims to preserve and enhance this important cultural landmark, contributing to the state’s heritage conservation efforts.
The infrastructure overhaul also includes other critical projects such as: Provision of intervention for washout menace at an existing 3-cell 900mm diameter ring culvert along Gwarzo-Shanono Road (N77,540,743.19), laterite filling of a 2-km road from Riga to Karkari in Gwarzo LGA (N43,382,210.10), revalidation and approval for outstanding payment for the construction of Dangote Female Hostel and landscaping at the Kano State University of Science & Technology, Wudil (₦30,579,961.24) and purchase of five dump trucks for the Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency (WRECA) (N455,000,000.00).
These projects collectively highlight the government’s proactive approach to addressing infrastructural challenges and improving public services.
The investments are expected to significantly impact the state’s development trajectory, fostering economic growth and enhancing the overall quality of life for Kano residents.
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