We’re implementing N996.29bn projects – Kano govt
The Kano State Government said it is currently implementing 1557 projects worth N996.29 billion across the state, with more than half already completed. The state’s Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila stated this at a press briefing in Kano on Sunday. He said that the administration has recorded 1,557 […]
The Kano State Government is currently executing 1557 projects valued at N996.29 billion across the state, with more than half already completed, according to a recent press briefing. Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma'aji Sumaila announced this on Sunday, detailing that 867 projects (55.68%) are finished, 654 (42%) are in progress, and 26 projects are at the award stage.
The remaining 10 projects are slated for award. Sumaila highlighted the administration's commitment to infrastructure renewal, rural development, and transparent governance. The total contract sum stands at N996.29 billion, with N695.19 billion approved and N444.74 billion for vetted payments. These projects are distributed evenly across all 44 local government areas, with metropolitan areas accounting for 598 projects totaling N299.36 billion and rural areas hosting 653 projects valued at N287.90 billion.
The commissioner emphasized the importance of ensuring that every Naira allocated to public development undergoes proper procurement procedures, monitoring, and accountability. He assured stakeholders that the Yusuf administration is dedicated to transparency, monitoring project delivery, and ensuring value for money, while also affirming that no borrowing was utilized to fund these initiatives.
Written by urgent.news from Daily Trust's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
