Kano governor presents N1.107 trillion budget for 2027, with 63 percent for capital projects

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has presented a proposed budget of N1.107 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, according to ThisDay and Vanguard.

The proposal, tagged "Budget of Consolidating Gains and Accelerated Rural Development", stands at N1,107,024,004,244.48 and is the fourth and final budget of the administration's first tenure, which ends on May 29, 2027.

Presenting the estimates, Yusuf said the budget was designed to consolidate achievements since 2023, complete priority projects and strengthen essential public services before the tenure expires. "This is not merely nominal," he said. "It is a fiscal commitment to ensure that no ongoing project is abandoned."

Of the total, N693.47 billion is earmarked for capital expenditure, which is 63 percent, and N413.55 billion for recurrent expenditure, which is 37 percent. The governor said the capital-heavy structure shows his administration's commitment to infrastructure expansion, human capital development and investments that can stimulate economic growth.

On revenue, the state projects N692.64 billion in recurrent revenue for 2027. That is made up of N142.84 billion from internally generated revenue and N549.80 billion from the Federation Account. According to the figures reported, the projected recurrent revenue is 34 percent lower than the 2026 figure.

Yusuf said more than 90 percent of the programmes, projects and policies in the administration's development blueprint had been achieved, though he acknowledged that some commitments remain outstanding and said the 2027 budget would prioritise completing them.

He said the budget would consolidate reforms in free education, the revitalisation of primary healthcare and urban renewal, and would focus on education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water supply and human capital development, which he described as central to improving productivity and living conditions.

The governor promised stronger budget monitoring, transparency and accountability to make sure the money is well spent and delivers value. He then presented the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the Assembly for scrutiny and passage into law.

The achievement claims, including the 90 percent figure, are the governor's own and the reports do not include independent verification. Lawmakers are expected to review the details, and residents will judge the plan by whether the projects it lists are completed.