Kano governor to present 2027 budget to assembly on Wednesday

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is scheduled to present the state’s proposed 2027 budget to the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

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

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad.

Governor Yusuf stressed the importance of collective responsibility, transparency, and effective governance in preparing a comprehensive fiscal plan for the state.

He said, “Freely expressing views and thoroughly examining the budget components proposed for their respective ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals would ensure a robust and all-inclusive fiscal plan.”

The governor directed the Commissioner for Planning and Budget to lead the discussions, while other commissioners were instructed to scrutinise proposals relating to their respective ministries and make meaningful contributions.

During the meeting, Yusuf also welcomed newly sworn-in commissioners into the State Executive Council, assuring them of the administration’s support.

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

Reflecting on the achievements recorded under the 2026 fiscal year, the governor expressed optimism that the proposed 2027 budget would build on existing progress and accelerate sustainable development across the state.

He described the budget as a key instrument for consolidating the administration’s achievements and advancing its development agenda.