KANO GOVERNOR SETS WEDNESDAY FOR 2027 BUDGET PRESENTATION

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By: Hammad Fasasi

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is scheduled to present the proposed 2027 budget to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday.

The governor made this known during the State Executive Council meeting held on Sunday, where he called on commissioners to actively participate in reviewing the budget proposals ahead of its presentation.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

Yusuf urged members of the council to demonstrate collective responsibility, transparency and accountability in the preparation of the state’s fiscal plan.

He said, “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.”

The governor directed the Commissioner for Planning and Budget to coordinate the review process, while other commissioners were instructed to scrutinise proposals relating to their respective ministries and portfolios.

At the meeting, Yusuf also welcomed the newly sworn-in commissioners into the State Executive Council and assured them of his administration’s support.

He urged existing cabinet members to extend friendship, understanding and cooperation to the new commissioners to strengthen teamwork and improve service delivery.

“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 said.

The governor expressed confidence that the proposed 2027 budget would build on the achievements recorded during the 2026 fiscal year and accelerate development across the state.

He described the budget as a strategic tool for consolidating existing achievements and promoting sustainable development in Kano.

Yusuf also commended members of the press for their continued support and professionalism.