President Tinubu Is Spending Over N9 Trillion on Projects in Kano, Governor Yusuf
From Muhammad Kabir Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is spending well over N9 Trillion on various Projects including Roads, Bridges, Health and Education as part of the Government efforts in transforming the State.
The Governor who praised the President Tinubu for what he described as massive investments in road infrastructure, railway projects and other critical developments across Kano State, said that the 2nd Term tenure of the President is non negotiable.
The governor made the remarks during the commissioning of a section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway, attended by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, and other government officials, emphasizing that, the presence of President Tinubu in Kano, justified is glaring loves for the People.
He said President Tinubu, has not only revived the Kano/Abuja Roads Projects but ensure the accelerating the completion of the road project, which was awarded in 2018.
He attributed the progress to the President’s commitment to infrastructure development and the intervention of the Minister of Works, adding that the completed section would improve transportation, enhance road safety, reduce travel time and boost commercial activities across the North-West region of the Country.
The governor also listed several federal government projects in Kano State, including the construction and dualisation of major roads, rehabilitation of existing routes, railway development and the proposed revitalisation of the AKK gas pipeline project.
According to him, the projects are expected to strengthen economic activities, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and manufactured goods, and create opportunities for businesses and investors.
Yusuf further highlighted the Kano-Katsina-Jibia-Maradi railway project, which he valued at approximately $1.9 billion, as well as the proposed Kaduna-Kano standard-gauge railway project, which he said was valued at about $1.71 billion.
He also mentioned other road projects, including the Western Bypass, the Kano-Wudil-Gombe corridor, the Kano-Katsina Road and other federal interventions across the state.
The governor said the projects demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and supporting economic development in Kano and the wider North-West region.
He added that the AKK gas pipeline project would be particularly important to the planned industrial park in Kano, which he said was intended to attract investors and create opportunities for businesses.
Yusuf expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the projects, saying their completion would have significant implications for transportation, industrialisation and economic growth.
He also called on residents and political stakeholders to support the President Tinubu reelection bid for the good of the people and the State.
Speaking the Minister of Works David Umahi, said when they came on board, the President had already started the reinforced concrete pavements, on the Project and he was very pleased that part of this 375-kilometer dualized, he directed that the remaining 282-kilometer reinforced concrete pavements completed.
“Today as I’m speaking to you we have done 148 kilometers. We have less than 20 kilometers to complete the project which target December 2026”.
He said the President directed that the entire 375 kilometers should have solar lights first of its kind having this long kilometers but fully lighting.
“Earlier on last year, the President has completed the Yakasi Road, 38 kilometers. Earlier on last year, the President has completed the Kanokwana Project, 82 kilometers. The President is intentionally completing all the projects inherited from your son, like his eminence, the emir of Daura said.”
He said there is no project started by the late President Buhari that President Bola Tinubu is not doing in the north, “presently, we are constructing the 350 kilometers by two, Sokoto, Zamfara, to Zaria. Majority section of that project inherited have been redesigned or reinforced concrete pavements.”
