The Kano State Government has allocated N150.9 billion for the payment of salaries and allowances to civil servants and political office holders in the 2025 fiscal year.
This significant budget item follows Governor Abba Yusuf’s presentation of the N549.2 billion appropriation bill to the State Assembly.
According to The PUNCH, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, highlighted that the allocation for salaries stems from Governor Yusuf’s recent approval of the new minimum wage policy.
“The total recurrent expenditure for 2025 is estimated at N236.5 billion, which represents 43 percent of the entire proposed budget,” Shanono said.
He added, “Of this recurrent expenditure, N150.9 billion is specifically earmarked for monthly salaries and allowances, reflecting the state’s commitment to sustaining civil service welfare.”
The proposed budget also allocates N75.6 billion for overhead costs in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, while debt servicing is set at N9.96 billion for 2025. Shanono explained that critical priority payments within MDAs would be governed by approved standing orders from the governor.
On the revenue side, Kano State anticipates generating N449.1 billion in recurrent revenue for the coming year, marking an 18 percent increase over 2024.
This includes N75.7 billion from internally generated sources and N373.4 billion from the Federal Account Allocation Committee, covering VAT, electronic transfer taxes, and other federal revenues.
“The increased revenue will allow the administration to continue its major programs and projects, ensuring progress across the state,” Shanono said.
For 2025, capital expenditure is set at N312.6 billion, accounting for 57 percent of the total budget. Shanono emphasized that this capital allocation aims to finance priority projects and infrastructure initiatives throughout Kano State.
