Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is expected to lay the state’s proposed 2027 budget before the House of Assembly on Wednesday as preparations for the new fiscal year gather momentum.
Yusuf made this known at the State Executive Council meeting on Sunday, urging members of his cabinet to carefully assess the budget proposals before they are presented to lawmakers.
His Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued after the meeting.
“I call on members of the council to uphold collective responsibility, transparency and effective governance in the preparation of the fiscal plan.
“I urge commissioners to thoroughly examine the budget proposals for their respective ministries, departments and agencies and make contributions to ensure an inclusive fiscal plan,” Yusuf said.
As part of the preparations, the governor assigned the Commissioner for Planning and Budget to coordinate the review process, while other commissioners were instructed to scrutinise proposals from their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for Yusuf to welcome newly appointed commissioners into the council, calling on existing members to work closely with them.
“I’m calling on the existing cabinet members to extend friendship, understanding and cooperation to the new commissioners to strengthen teamwork and improve service delivery,” he urged.
The governor said the forthcoming budget would sustain the progress made in 2026 while supporting additional development initiatives across Kano State.
He noted that the fiscal plan would help preserve previous achievements and advance the state’s long-term development objectives.
Yusuf also acknowledged the contributions of journalists and media organisations, praising their professionalism and continued support for the administration.