The Kano State government has approved ₦2.67 billion for infrastructure development in different parts of the state.

This is contained in a statement by Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, on Wednesday in Kano.

He said that the approval had demonstrated the government’s commitment to infrastructure growth and efficient public service delivery in the state.

Mr Dawakin-Tofa said that the State Executive Council gave its approval during its 17th meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House.

“The decision is aimed at enhancing public services and promoting sustainable development across the state.

“These initiatives are designed to elevate public services and infrastructure across the state, addressing both current needs and future demands,” he said.

He said that the renovation and conversion of part of the state library into an office complex for the Ministry of Transport and offices of Special Advisers to the Governor will cost N268 million.

Mr Dawakin-Tofa said that the computer-based test and information and communication technology centres would cost N309 million.

“The relocation, re-installation and upgrading of the Golden Jubilee Monument at the Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Bridge will cost N164 million,’’ he said.

The spokesperson said that N77 million was allocated for the washout menace at an existing three-cell, 900-mm-diameter ring culvert on Gwarzo-Shanono Road.

According to him, the filling of a two-kilometre road from Riga to Karkari in Gwarzo Local Government Area with laterite will cost N43 million.

“The revalidation and approval for outstanding payment for the construction of the Dangote Female Hostel and landscaping at the Kano State University of Science & Technology, Wudil, will cost N30 million, ’’he said.

According to him, the expansion of the scope of work at the AKTH bridge through Naibawa/Yar-Akwa Junction will cost N275 million.

He said, “The expansion of the scope of work at Zaria Road Flyover to Kwanar Dawaki will gulp N251million. N286 million will be expended on the expansion work at Hadeja Road/Ahmadu Bello Way Roundabout through Eastern Bypass Roundabout to Tokarawa.’’

Mr Dawakin-Tofa said that the sum of N455 million was approved for the purchase of five dump trucks for the Water Resources and Engineering Construction Agency.

He said the projects would collectively highlight the government’s proactive approach to addressing infrastructure challenges and improving public services.

The spokesperson said that the projects would also foster economic growth and enhance the overall quality of life for Kano residents.

(NAN)