By Ahmed Ibrahim Kano
The Kano State Executive Council has approved N8.2 billion for the execution of 15 major projects across the state.
The funds were approved during the council’s 24th meeting held at the Government House.
Education*: N2.7 billion for the construction of a one-story block of four classrooms across the 44 local government areas.
“Infrastructure Development*: N2.3 billion for the dualization of Government House Roundabout to Lodge Road, Race Course Road, and Daula Hotel Roundabout.
“Conference Hall Remodeling*: N1.8 billion for the remodeling of Africa House Conference Hall and consultancy services at the Government House.
“Energy and Supplies*: N1.2 billion for the supply of diesel and PMS for various government agencies.
“Debt Settlement*: N790.7 million for settling KEDCO liabilities.
” Food Supplies*: N378.7 million for the payment of foodstuff suppliers to boarding schools.
“Security Documents*: N303.6 million for the printing of security documents by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc.
“Model Village Establishment*: N117.3 million for the establishment of a Model Village in Doga Village, Gabasawa Local Government Area.
“Solar-Powered Streetlights*: N482.8 million for the completion and provision of solar-powered streetlights along the 5km dualized road network in Dawakin Tofa.
“Motorcycle Procurement*: N568.5 million for the procurement of 300 motorcycles for the KANRDA Extension Service Office and farm managers.
“Mini-Irrigation Scheme*: N17.2 million for Phase I of the development of a mini-irrigation scheme across the state.
The council also directed the Ministry of Environment to ensure the successful implementation of the state’s Climate Change Policy and constituted a Project Monitoring Committee to oversee the execution of various projects across the state.
