The Kano State Government has earmarked the sum of N1.7 Billion as expenditure towards combating water scarcity.
The sum is set aside for the settlements of utility costs for major water facilities across the state.
According to the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the resolution was made at the 27th Council meeting held on April 28, 2025.
The fund covers electricity, diesel, and petrol bills for operations at the Greater Kano Water Works and the State Water Board Headquarters from January to March 2025.
The Council also reiterated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to comprehensive water sector reforms, including infrastructure upgrade and energy sustainability.
According to the statement the payment is a “strategic intervention to ensure uninterrupted water supply across Kano.”
The Council reaffirmed plans to implement a strategic water master plan involving stakeholder engagement, improved revenue collection, and environmental sustainability in managing water resources.
The governor had previously pledged that no household in Kano would be left behind in the state’s vision for clean and safe water access.