The Kano State government has approved a 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions, effective March 2025.

Commissioner for Information Abdullahi Waiya confirmed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Kano.

Mr Waiya said the decision recognises the crucial role staff play in advancing the state’s educational sector and its overall development.

He added that the salary adjustment underscores the government’s commitment to bettering workers’ conditions and supporting its broader educational reform agenda.

The commissioner also disclosed that the council approved N3.3 billion for the execution of various developmental projects across the state.

He said N148.9 million was allocated for maintaining the School of Technology road network by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA).

Additionally, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for expanding Zaria Road from Silver Jubilee to Dantata and Sawoe main yard.

The council also approved N612.4 million for converting external electrical infrastructure to an underground system at the Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way.

Further, N184 million was released for two ambulances for the Government House Clinic and Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital, respectively.

Mr Waiya noted that N348 million was allocated to settle energy bills to KEDCO for November and December 2024.

He said N662 million was released for feeding students in boarding schools during the third to fifth weeks of the current academic term.

Additionally, N100 million was approved for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to host its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.

(NAN)