Kano Unveils N1.477trn 2026 Budget Breakdown

The Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget says the 2026 Approved Budget of Kano State now stands at N1.477 trillion, representing a 7.42 per cent increase over the initial proposal submitted to the Kano State House of Assembly.

The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Sulaiman Shanono, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the ministry’s conference hall.

He explained that the budget, tagged “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development,” was designed to consolidate ongoing reforms and accelerate human capital and economic development across critical sectors of the state.

According to him, the initial proposal of N1.368 trillion was presented by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the State House of Assembly on November 19, 2025. Following legislative scrutiny, consultations and public hearings, the appropriation bill was passed on December 31, 2025, and assented to by the governor on January 1, 2026.

The approved figure increased by N109.7 billion after legislative adjustments.
A breakdown of the revenue projections shows that total recurrent revenue for 2026 is estimated at N1.048 trillion.

This comprises N138.4 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and N909.9 billion expected from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), including statutory allocation, Value Added Tax and other receipts.

The commissioner noted that the recurrent revenue projection represents a 70 per cent increase over the 2025 figure, while the IGR component alone reflects a 61 per cent rise, which he attributed to institutional reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and prudence in revenue generation.

Capital receipts for the fiscal year are projected at N327.19 billion, with an additional treasury opening balance of N102.26 billion brought forward into the 2026 fiscal cycle.

On the expenditure side, total recurrent expenditure is put at N429.72 billion, while capital expenditure accounts for N1.048 trillion. This establishes a capital-to-recurrent ratio of 70:30, a structure the commissioner described as a deliberate policy shift toward infrastructure development and long-term investments.

Overall, the 2026 budget is 51 per cent higher than that of 2025, reflecting an increase of N758.07 billion.
The education sector received the largest allocation, with N432.4 billion representing 29.4 per cent of the total budget, surpassing the 26 per cent benchmark recommended by UNESCO.

The allocation covers key programmes such as the State Free Education Programme, funding for bilingual and special schools, and other interventions aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state.

Shanono said the substantial investment in education underscores the administration’s commitment to revitalising the sector and restoring public confidence in the state’s education system.

He added that other sectors would also benefit from significant capital investments in line with the administration’s development priorities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure prudent implementation of the budget and called for continued support from stakeholders, including the media and civil society, to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the fiscal year.