The Kano State Executive Council has approved N51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery projects.
This was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the 27th executive council approved the release of N5.4 billion for the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of roads stretching from Mumbayya House to Tal’udu Junction, Gadon Kaya, Yahaya Gusau Road, and Sharada Road.
Another N3.4 billion was earmarked to provide “wireless solar-powered traffic lights” across the Kano metropolitan under the Urban Renewal Programme.
It also stated that additional funds were approved for constructing Miller Road to Mission Road and renovating key public facilities, including the Kano Educational Resources Department and the Governor’s Lodge in Kaduna.
It further stated that the council also approved N1.46 billion for the upgrading and modernisation of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy located in Sharada Phase I Industrial Layout.
“These approvals underscore the administration’s commitment to sustainable urban development and improved public service delivery,” the statement said.
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