The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has submitted a request to the State House of Assembly, seeking approval for a supplementary budget of ₦99.2bn for the 2024 fiscal year.
The request was formally presented during a plenary session on Tuesday, presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore.
In his address to the Assembly, Governor Yusuf explained that the supplementary budget is essential for the swift implementation of priority projects designed to enhance the welfare of Kano State’s citizens.
The governor cited Sections 122 (A) and (B) of the 1999 Constitution as the legal basis for the request.
“The supplementary budget is necessary to address critical needs, including the payment of the new minimum wage and the execution of vital infrastructure projects. These investments are aimed at improving the quality of life for our people and advancing the development of our state,” Yusuf stated.
The proposed supplementary budget includes allocations of ₦33,761,174,555.64 for personnel costs, ₦34,492,888,103.44 for overhead expenses, and ₦30,969,440,940.80 for capital expenditure.
Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, provided additional details during a press briefing, noting that the original 2024 budget for Kano State was ₦437,338,312,787. If the supplementary budget is approved, the total budget for the year will increase to ₦536,559,816,357.84.
“This supplementary budget is not just about increasing spending; it’s about ensuring that we meet the needs of our people. We are focused on infrastructural development, enhancing human capital, and making significant improvements in the health and education sectors,” Shanono emphasised.
In the same plenary session, Yusuf Aliyu, the Member representing Nassarawa Constituency, introduced a motion urging the state government to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Gwagwarwa Mini Stadium.
Aliyu expressed concerns over the current condition of the stadium, which he said has led to increased drug peddling and insecurity in the community.
“The deplorable state of Gwagwarwa Mini Stadium has turned it into a hotspot for criminal activities. Revitalizing this facility is not just about sports development; it’s about improving security and providing a safe environment for our youth,” Aliyu remarked, urging the government to prioritise the project.
The House of Assembly is expected to deliberate on both the supplementary budget request and the motion for the stadium’s rehabilitation in the coming days.