Kano Governor Abba Yusuf will present the 2027 budget on Wednesday, urging commissioners to review proposals and support an inclusive fiscal plan

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will present the state’s proposed 2027 budget to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, as his administration begins final preparations for the next fiscal year.

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The governor disclosed the planned presentation during Sunday’s State Executive Council meeting, where he directed commissioners to review budget proposals for their respective ministries, departments and agencies ahead of the exercise.

The development was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

Yusuf urged members of the council to ensure transparency, collective responsibility and effective governance in preparing the fiscal plan.

“I call on members of the council to uphold collective responsibility, transparency and effective governance in the preparation of the fiscal plan,” the governor said.

He also asked commissioners to examine their ministries’ proposals thoroughly and make contributions towards producing an inclusive budget.

“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,” he added.

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

Yusuf said the proposed 2027 budget would build on the achievements recorded during the 2026 fiscal year and accelerate development across the state.

He described the fiscal plan as a tool for consolidating existing gains and promoting sustainable development in Kano.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the governor to welcome newly sworn-in commissioners into the State Executive Council.

He urged existing cabinet members to support their new colleagues through cooperation and mutual understanding, saying stronger teamwork would 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,” Yusuf said.

The governor also acknowledged the press for its continued support and professionalism.

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Further details of the proposed 2027 budget, including its total size, sectoral allocations and major spending priorities, were not disclosed in the statement.