Kano Proposes ₦1.107tr 2027 Budget, Earmarks 30% for Education

By Ladan Muhammad,kano

The Kano State Government has proposed allocating 28 per cent of its ₦1.107 trillion 2027 budget to the education sector, making it the largest beneficiary of the proposed fiscal plan.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presented the proposed ₦1,107,024,004,244.48 budget before the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday.

Tagged “Budget of Consolidating Gains and Accelerated Rural Development,” the proposal represents the fourth and final budget of the administration’s first tenure.

Under the proposed fiscal framework, capital expenditure is projected at ₦693.47 billion, representing 63 per cent of the total budget, while recurrent expenditure stands at ₦413.55 billion, accounting for the remaining 37 per cent.

Governor Yusuf said the capital-heavy structure reflects his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, human capital investment and projects capable of stimulating economic growth across the state.

He disclosed that Kano State expects to generate ₦692.64 billion in recurrent revenue in 2027. This comprises ₦142.84 billion from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and ₦549.80 billion from the Federation Account.

The governor also revealed that more than 90 per cent of the programmes, projects and policies outlined in the administration’s development blueprint had been achieved.

He assured residents that the government would strengthen budget monitoring, transparency and accountability mechanisms to ensure effective implementation and value for money.

Education Gets Priority Attention

Education emerged as the highest-funded sector in the proposed 2027 budget, receiving 28 per cent of the total allocation.

According to the governor, the provision reflects his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education, strengthening educational institutions and investing in human capital development.

He explained that the allocation was designed to consolidate achievements recorded in the sector and sustain ongoing reforms aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across Kano State.

Highlighting the administration’s achievements in education, Yusuf disclosed that 8,588 teachers were recruited during the 2026 fiscal year.

The recruitment comprised 4,900 permanent teachers and 3,688 teachers engaged under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme.

The governor said the proposed budget would further support the government’s efforts to improve the quality of education and strengthen the state’s educational system.

Following the presentation, the 2027 Appropriation Bill was transmitted to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative scrutiny and passage into law.