Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has assented to the 2022 appropriation bill into law.
Speaking immediately after signing the bill, held at the Government House kano the governor said the budget would be in effect from the first day of January 2022.
He noted that the budget was meant to complete all major projects put in place in the state by his administration as it is approaching transition.
The Governor maintained that the N221,235,185,147 was to complete all the major projects to ensure he leaves no liabilities behind, noting that the capital projects had the highest percentage of the budget.
He commended the State House of Assembly for fulfilling its promise within the stipulated period and for being the most cordial state Assembly in the entire country.
“I praise the State Assembly for fulfilling its promise and making it possible for us to sign this budget appropriation bill into law.
” This budget of N221,235,185,147:00 is meant to complete all the major projects of the state government as we approach to transition.
“I want to assure you that the implementation of this budget will be followed religiously even as capital projects are given priority and have a higher percentage” Mr. Ganduje stated.
Earlier, the Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Chidari said the budget estimation was accorded speedy passage to complement government effects to implement policies and programs aimed at enhancing the social economic well-being of the general populace.
Speaker Chidari added that the reason for the additional N24.9billion was due to the need for sufficient funding for human development considered after receiving a presentation during the public hearing.
Abdullahi jalaluddeen /Kano