Education, infrastructure and health got the highest allocations in the 2026 budget of N3.368 trillion presented by the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday.
The governor presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling N1,368,127,929,271 to the Kano State House of Assembly for their deliberation and approval.
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He said the allocations reflect the administration’s development priorities, with education getting N405.3 billion, representing 30 percent, followed by infrastructure with N346.2 billion representing 25 percent and the health sector getting N212.2 billion representing 15 percent of the total budget.
“The allocations reflect his administration’s development priorities, with Education topping the chart at N405.3 billion (30%), followed by Infrastructure at N346.2 billion (25%) and Health at N212.2 billion (16%).
According to him, the allocations are also are clear demonstration of the government’s unwavering determination to invest heavily in human capital development, Safeguard the well-being of its people, and lay the physical foundation for sustainable growth.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparent and accountable governance.
He said the budget tagged,“Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development, the document was crafted with the direct interests of citizens at its core, describing it as “a people’s budget designed to reflect real needs and real priorities.”
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Governor Yusuf disclosed that his administration has already achieved over 80 percent of the targets outlined in its development blueprint, attributing the progress to consistent public engagement and policy alignment with community needs.
“This budget is a reaffirmation of our promise to govern with honesty, openness, and responsibility. We have listened to our people, we have measured our progress, and we have built a fiscal plan that responds directly to those voices,” the Governor stated.
He thanked the State Assembly for maintaining a cooperative and respectful working relationship with the executive arm, noting that such synergy has made the delivery of key policies and projects more effective.
“I am grateful for the maturity and patriotism demonstrated by Honourable Members. Your support strengthens democracy and accelerates development,” he added.
Governor Yusuf also acknowledged the contributions of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations, and the Council Affairs Directorate whose inputs enriched the quality of the budget.
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He said the successful implementation of the 2026 budget will further expand infrastructure, enhance education and healthcare services, stimulate economic growth, and improve the overall welfare of residents.
“We remain firmly committed to a transparent process that ensures every naira spent translates into visible impact for the people of Kano,” he added.
