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ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KANO STATE, Dr. ABDULLAHI UMAR GANDUJE (OFR) KHADIMUL ISLAM, ON THE PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR 2021 BUDGET PROPOSAL TO KANO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, TUESDAY, 27th OCTOBER 2020

COURTESIES

Assalamu Alaikum

All praises are due to Allah, The most Beneficent, and the most Merciful. May the blessings of Allah (SWT) be upon our Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), His Noble Family, Companions and all those who trade their righteous path till the Day of Judgement.

2. The Rt. Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members, before I start the presentation, I wish to begin by commiserating with people of Kano state, Nigeria and the entire world on the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of this year. Kano state has witnessed the calamity of spread of Corona virus cases but with the help of Almighty Allah, we are able to curtail the spread of the disease.

3. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, I would like to also register my condolences to the good people of Kano State over the death of our distinguished personalities of Kano State: Emir of Rano, Alhaji (Dr.) Tafida Abubakar Ila, District Head of Dambatta, Alhaji Wada Waziri Ibrahim, Jarman Kano, Professor Isa Hashim, Rtd. Chief Judge, Justice Shehu Atiku, Dr. Habibu Muhammad Gwarzo, Ambassador Ado Sanusi, Alhaji Aliyu Daneji, Maaji Ali Rano, Barrister Aliyu Umar, Prof. Ibrahim Ayagi, Engr. Ibrahim Khalil, the former president of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Alhaji Aminu Yahaya, former Hon. Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Alhassan Rurum, father of the immediate past Speaker Kano State House of Assembly and many others. May Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala grant them Jannatul Firdausi, Ameen.

4. Mr. Speaker, distinguished members, Hon. members of the State Executive Council, Chairman of our great Party, Local Government Chairmen, political appointees and Distinguished Personalities, before I begin with the details of the 2021 Proposed Budget, I want to extend my sincere appreciations to this Honorable House for the cordial relationship that exists with the executive, that is why we were able to implement many people-oriented policies, projects, programmes and also judicious management of the little resources at our disposal. I hope this cordial working relationship will continue to be sustained.

5. Ladies and gentlemen, my special thanks also go to the State Judiciary, the Law Enforcement and Security Agencies, Religious Leaders and Traditional Rulers, Civil and Public Servants, Donor Agencies and Non- Governmental Organizations for their endurance, commitments and contributions accorded to the State.

6. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, economically, the year 2020 has been challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to fall in oil prices globally. This has crippled the economy of the world and invariably affected our economy as a nation. However, despite that our Administration was able to implement meaningful policies, projects, and programmes for the betterment of the good people of the State. Indeed, the Administration also commended their unflinching commitments, support, understanding, perseverance and prayers rendered especially during the trying period. I therefore, wish to thank all and sundry. With the continued sustenance of this cooperation and commitment, I remain confident that our dear State will continue to prosper and retain its rightful position as pace-setter amongst its contemporaries in the country, Inshaa-Allah.

THE YEAR 2020 APPROVED BUDGET PERFORMANCE

7. Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members, you may recall that the total approved Budget for the year 2020 which was tagged “Budget of Sustainable Social Development” was Two Hundred and Six Billion, Two Hundred and Seven Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, Six Hundred and fifty Seven Naira (N206,207,759,657). Out of this amount, the sum of N125,174,726,938 was estimated for Capital Expenditure while the sum of N81,033,032,719 was earmarked for Recurrent Expenditure. And in the course of implementation however, the Budget was reviewed downward to the tune of N138,279,140,661 for both recurrent and capital expenditures as a result of COVID – 19 Pandemic.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES (2020 REVIEWED BUDGET)

8. The highlights of the capital projects and programmes executed in the Fiscal year 2020, according to sectors are as follows:

EDUCATION

9. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, our administration has given this sector special priority considering its significance towards upliftment of our society. That is why we set aside the sum of N41.8 billion, representing 30% of the total reviewed budget and the following projects and programmes were accomplished during the year under review:

➢ Distribution of Text Books, Instructional Materials, Sporting Facilities, Bikes and Bus for quality assurance Department;

➢ Successful repatriation of 1,172 Almajiris to their respective States, Katsina, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi and Gombe;

➢ Upgrading of Kano-Borno Orphanage Junior Secondary School at Mariri to a status of Science Secondary School;

➢ Computerization of the Ministry of Education and achieving better service delivery; thus providing necessary working tools, desktop computers, laptops, printers, photocopiers, internet service and staff training;

➢ Repairs of 10no. official vehicles and purchased of motorcycle for the ministry’s dispatched riders;

➢ Restoration of power and repair of generating set (500KVA) at Gidan Murtala that houses three Ministries; Education, Religious Affairs and Higher Education as well as Magistrate Courts and other departments;

➢ A total of 46 boarding secondary schools were rehabilitated which include renovation of hostels, classrooms, toilets and construction of new block of classrooms/toilets in some selected schools across the State;

➢ Construction of hand-operated boreholes in some schools with acute water shortage; GGASS Sumaila, GSS Zakirai, and GTQSS Kiru;

➢ Following the closure of all public and private schools due to COVID-19 pandemic, our Government introduced Educational Learning through Radio Programme;

➢ We also established CBT Center at Kano State Library Board;

➢ Kano State also won 1st position for 60 and 10 Hizb by female and male reciters respectively during the National Quranic Recitation Competition in Lagos. The winner of the 60 Hizb recitation got a gift of a brand new car and also sponsored to represent Nigeria in a similar competition at International level;

Kano State Scholarship Board

10. Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members, this administration is committed to the provision of scholarship for both internal and external students of Kano State. To this end, the following achievements were recorded during the year 2020:

➢ Release of the sum of N12.4million for screening/verification exercise for internal scholarship award;

➢ Production of scratch card for 2017/2018, 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 Kano State Students at the cost of N13Million;

➢ Payment of under graduate students, tuition and maintenance fees at October 6 University, Egypt, the sum of N48.2Million was expended;

➢ Payment of under graduate students, tuition and maintenance fees at Mansoura University, Egypt, the sum of N209.6Million was expended;

State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)

11. Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members, for this sub-sector, we are able to undertake the following accomplishments during the outgoing fiscal year:

➢ The sum of N3.2Billion has been exp ended for renovation of classrooms, provision of pupils furniture, instructional materials, water supply and toilet facilities to accommodate Free and Compulsory Education Programme across the state;

➢ However, the sum of N575Million Counterpart was expended for the Construction of Primary Schools through SDGs Programme in the State as well as the sum of N311Million which was spent for Technical Education;

➢ Moreover, in pursuant of our policy of free and compulsory education the sum of over N3 billion was expended for the construction of additional classrooms, laboratories, boreholes, wall fence and purchase of furniture as well as quality assurance under UBEC intervention fund 2020 to accommodate additional pupils intake.

➢ The state government also recruited 7,828 Teachers both male and female for Free and Compulsory Education in the State.

➢ Construction/Renovation works at Yalwan Makama Primary School in Gaya LGEA;

➢ Renovation of 15No. Classrooms at Magwam Special Primary School in Nassarawa LGEA;

Works and Infrastructure Development

12. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, considering the critical role being played by infrastructure towards the development of any society, the sum of N13.2billion was allocated to this sector and the following projects were accomplished during the year under review:

➢ Construction of the Dangi Interchange, Underpass, Overpass & Flyover;

➢ Construction of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Interchange;

➢ Construction of Kofar Mata – Singer Market Flyover Bridge;

➢ Construction of Janguza – Durum - Kabo – Karaye Road;

➢ Provision of Infrastructure at the Dala Inland Dry Port Zawaciki;

➢ Construction of Military Training Formation at Falgore;

➢ Development of Gidan Shettima to serve as Council Secretariat for the New Five Emirates;

➢ Construction of Kano Appeal Court (Kano Area);

➢ Construction of Ceremonial Court at Audu Bako Secretariat and

➢ Completion of Independent Power Project at Tiga, which is expected for commissioning before the end of this year;

Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA)

13. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, in order to restore proper vehicular movements, in and out of the metropolis as well as to boost commercial activities, about one hundred roads have been rehabilitated in both Kano Metropolitan and Rural areas.

HEALTH

14. Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members, improving the healthcare system is another major priority for this administration, to this end the sum of N9.1billion was set aside and the following accomplishments were made:

➢ Successful control/curtailing of the menace of COVID-19 in the State through three strategies: Preventive, Curative and Palliative measures;

➢ Ongoing construction of Cancer Treatment Center at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Giginyu;

➢ Free distribution of two million face masks and other personnel protective equipment as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the State;

➢ Kano State Government in collaboration with CHAI (an NGO) purchased and distributed modern medical equipment to various hospitals across the State worth millions of Naira with sole aim to have a healthier community full with energetic inhabitants;

➢ More than 300 health care facilities were renovated and upgraded especially at the PHC level;

➢ In an effort towards ensuring genuine and quality products are sold in our markets and shops, and in order to protect our people from contamination, this administration has confiscated expired soft drinks of different brands and detergents worth millions of Naira;

➢ Free drugs and other consumables were distributed to pregnant women & children;

➢ Kano State Government was able to exceed the Abuja declaration on Health budgetary allocation, which is above the stipulated 15% in the declaration;

➢ Our administration confiscated and destroyed expired and illicit drugs worth over N5billion at over 15 destruction exercises held across the State;

➢ Smooth conduct of meningitis immunization exercise (MEN A) for children between 1-7 years old across the 44 LGas of the State;

➢ Recruitment of 164 Midwives to improve Traditional Birth Attendants(TBA);

➢ Orientation for Primary Health Care Management Board and Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency Gateways;

➢ Procurement of Medical Equipment/Furniture for the upgraded health facilities of Fagwalawa-Dambatta LG, Filin-Mushe- Gwale LG and Kafin-Maiyaki – Bebeji LG Hospitals worth over N238.7million;

➢ Procurement of 50No. Solar Direct Drive Refrigerators and 800,000 doses of Sulphadoxin/Pyrimethamine (SP tablets) worth N375.4million;

➢ ICT works including installation, equipping and furnishing at Four Health Facilities of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirate Council Headquarters worth over N3.2Billion to ensure delivery of quality services in the state;

➢ Upgrading, Expansion and Rehabilitation of health facilities at Dandalama MPHC, Infectious Diseases Hospital, GOPD and A&E units of Murtala Muhd Specialist Hospital, Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital worth over N471.2million;

WATER RESOURCES

15. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, this administration’s desire to provide safe drinking water and to increase its access for both urban and rural populace, the sum of N4.3billion was budgeted in the year 2020 with the following accomplishments:

➢ Completion of 10thEDF European Union intervention to Kano State through the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme phase II (WSSSRP II) commissioned by the Ambassador Ketil Karisen, Head of European Union Delegation, which include construction of 128 New Solar Powered Borehole Schemes, 96 compartments of ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine in Takai and Madobi LGAs;

➢ Completion and final handing over of 96No. New Solar Powered Borehole Schemes and 128No. of Ventilated Compartment of Pit Latrine in the two LGAs;

➢ Continuation of Procurement and Installation of Raw Water High Lift Pumps at Tiga to Rano Water Treatment Plant;

➢ Construction of 138No. hand pump borehole scheme which will be part of Pe-Wash programme at 4 LGAs which include:

i. Garun Malam 33No.

ii. Rimin Gado 35No.

iii. Rano 32No.

iv. Gabasawa 33No.

➢ Continuation of the construction of 7No. Borehole Based Water Supply Schemes at Ganduje Tube Well, in Dawakin Tofa Government Area;

➢ Continuation of the laying of 1000mm Ductile Iron Pipes from Tamburawa Eastern Bypass to Hadejia Road;

➢ Rehabilitation of 3No. Irrigation Facilities:

i. Rehabilitation of Thomas Irrigation Main Canal;

ii. Rehabilitation of Danguguwa Cattle Earth Dam;

iii. Rehabilitation of Jakara Irrigation Scheme;

Bureau for Land Management

16. Mr. Speaker, Honorable members, you are all aware of the rapid growth and expansion witnessed in Kano metropolis as a result of its status as a centre of commerce not only in northern Nigeria, but in the entire West African Countries. This and many other reasons necessitated us to give emphasis on this sector and the sum of N571.4million was allocated to the Bureau and the following was achieved: -

➢ Production of 2,455 Systematic Land Titling Registration (SLTR) Certificates;

➢ Acquired a total number of 18 different sites as layouts and other purposes;

➢ Payment of compensation to 858 persons;

➢ Facilitated the completion of five (5) projects at Kings Garden Road, Babban Kwari Road, Dr. Bala Borodo Road and Rumfar Shehu Road, Rijiyar Zaki

➢ Over 493 applications were recorded and 400 certificates have been produced;

➢ Digitalization of over 8,000 new plots to the existing 41,000 plots that were captured in 2019;

➢ Captured 18,000 registered beacons in 2020;

➢ About 18 ground trothing surveys were carried out to resolve parcels/property overlap conflicts and other spatial reference irregularities within the survey reports;

➢ 1,182 Occupancy Permit (OP) generated for Riga- Fada and extension of Kududdufawa Layout;

➢ Technical Guidance for the establishment of Geographic Information System to Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi and Borno States;

➢ A Total of N952.2Million was generated as Land Use Charges (LUC) from January, to September, 2020;

Agriculture:

17. Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members of this Honorable House, we spent the sum of N1.2billion in this sector, in order to support our farmers to regain the lost glory of our dear State and to also complement the Federal Government’s policy on economic diversification. The following are some of the achievements recorded during the year under review:

➢ Improved Animal Production & Productivity;

➢ Improved the Irrigated Agriculture, (Support to Rice & Wheat Production);

➢ Improving Fisheries production, Poultry and Youth Empowerment;

➢ Our administration was able to revitalize with full capacity of the State owned fertilizer company (KASCO) so that it can cope with the state’s fertilizer and animal feeds demands as well as produce for export;

➢ In order to reduce the conflicts between the Farmers/Herders, and to also create a mutual relationship among them, our administration Commissioned RUGA Project in Dansoshiya Forest of Kiru L.G.A, the first of its kind in Northern Nigeria. The aim of the project also was to re-strengthen and demarcate the Stock Routes, established a modern Fulani settlement for good pastoralist harnessing towards changing the socio-cultural to socio-Economic pattern;

➢ Donated 5 vehicles to KNARDA Extension Workers;

➢ Provision of Mobility vehicles and well-furnished Offices accommodation to Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project and Livestock-Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES Project);

➢ Release of counterpart funds to some World Bank partnership Projects in the state;

➢ Fumigation of Beans’ Stores for Pest control at Dawanau International Grains Market;

➢ Surveillance and control of Livestock Skin Disease attack in the state.

Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA)

➢ Construction and Equipping of two agricultural centers, awaiting hand-over to the communities;

➢ Supported female farmers in five (5) communities, ten (10) from each community with goats ;

➢ Supported the establishment of two (2) orchard farms at Gwarzo and Garun Malam LGAs;

➢ Expansion of Watari irrigation scheme with additional 1000ha and repair works of existing structures (dam crest, main canal/drain)

Commerce, Industry, Co-operatives and Solid Minerals

18. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to state before this honorable house that our Administration is determined to create a conducive environment for investors both local and foreign and that is why we provided adequate funds for the completion of Independent Power Project at Tiga, to address the fluctuating power in our commercial sectors. We have also curtailed the security threats usually caused by drug barons and hoodlums by intensifying security vigilance at every angle of Kano State.

This sector was able to accomplish the following task during the 2020 fiscal year:

➢ Regulated and monitored the programmes and activities relating to commerce, industries, cooperatives and solid minerals;

➢ Engaged the ministry into bilateral and multilateral development activities;

➢ Established and promoted business clinics (Asibitin Kasuwanci) all over the State;

➢ Developed synergy with Non-Governmental agencies for commercial, industrial as well as solid minerals development;

Environment

19. Mr. Speaker and esteemed Members, government has placed adequate attention in making Kano the best friendly environment that will enable the private sector participation as well as to ensure a healthy environment for our citizens. To this end, the sum of N1.4billion was allocated to this sector, and many drainages and gully erosions have been treated.

Refuse Management and Sanitation Board

20. Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members, this Agency has a vital role to play towards reducing the incidences of flood and other health hazards. To this end, the agency has been empowered to employ the required workers to ensure adequate maintenance of a clean and healthy environment. In this respect, many major streets are been cleaned on daily basis with involvement of private sector on street cleaning, evacuation of dumped refuse from many locations and the renovation of Dorayi composting plant.

Kano State Afforestation Programme

21. Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members, in this sub-sector we are able to undertake the following:

➢ Training of 300 farmers on modern bee keeping;

➢ Rehabilitation of denuded forest at various locations;

➢ Establishment and rehabilitation of shelterbelt at Sayye village in Gabasawa LGA, Yankamaye in Tsanyawa LGA, Barya in Bichi LGA, Tattarawa in Dawakin Tofa LGA, Marke and Fagwalawa in Danbatta LGA;

➢ Production of 1,000,000 assorted tree seedlings at 5 nurseries;

Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

22. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, the sum of N202.2Million was allocated and the following programmes/services were undertaken during the year under review:

➢ The sum of N7.1Millionwas spent for the purchase of food items in respect of 5 social homes under the ministry: Nassarawa Children’s Home, Torrey Home, VVF Kwalli, Murtala Muhammad Nursery Section and Remand Home, Goron Dutse;

➢ 1,500 women across the 44 LGAs were empowered with the sum of N10,000 each during the 2020 International Women’s Day;

➢ The sum of N20Million was spent for the rehabilitation of women development centers of Karaye, Bichi, Gaya and Rano Emirates;

Security

23. Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, addressing the prevalent security challenges as well as control of drug abuse among our youths in the State, remain a top most priority of this administration. We are able to achieve the following during the 2020 fiscal year.

The State Government in its efforts to arrest the increasing cattle rustling, armed robbery and kidnappings in Falgore Forest, a joint task force and operation Zaman Lafiya Dole was formed;

Government also launched operation “Flush Out Point” with the aim of ridding criminals from our communities;

We have also established and converted Falgore forest into military training facility with a view to ensure adequate security to people around the area as well as commuters flying Kano – Jos Road;

In our effort to reduce youth’s unemployment and curtail poverty and criminals, government embarked on training and empowering youths in various skills acquisition;

In consideration of security challenges in the neighboring states of Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina, coupled with the need to decentralize the powers of traditional institutions for effective and prompt handling of security related issues in the state, government created four (4) additional emirates: Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye with the full backing of legislation. We have also amended the State Emirates Council Law of 2019 to give the Emir of Kano permanent Chairmanship of the Emirate Council to be able to represent the State at various national issues;

Governance and Service Delivery

24. Mr. Speaker, esteemed Members of the Honorable House, General Administration and Service Delivery plays a strategic role in the socio-economic development of the State. In this aspects, we have implemented the national minimum wage, in which the state government approved the sum of thirty thousand, six hundred Naira (N30,600:00) for its workers and we also maintained prompt payment of workers’ salaries, pensions as well as gratuities and death benefits. Equally, training and retraining of personnel has been sustained. Furthermore, government has employed a total number of 1,916 personnel into the critical sectors of Health and Education and also promoted 4,633 to the next grade during the year under review.

Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, we also organized a 3-day retreat for Kano State Executive Council Members, Permanent Secretaries and other top government functionaries in collaboration with DFID-PERL. We must thank Allah (S.W.T) and also wish to stress the government desire to maintain this culture, and also to call on the Civil Servants to reciprocate the gesture by dedication, loyalty and commitment to our dear State.

2021 Budget Profile:

25. Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members, Ladies and gentlemen, kindly permit me to present the details of our proposed expenditures and projections for the 2021 fiscal year.

26. The year 2021 Budget is tagged ‘’Budget for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development’’ that reflects our vision for diversification of the state sources of revenue with a view to lay a solid foundation that will guide the administration to pursue its development objectives built on our operational principles, aspirations and priorities geared towards the continued leadership position of the state in all sectors of the economy particularly Education, Water Supply, Health, Agriculture and Infrastructural Development.

The total size of the 2021 proposed Budget is N147,935,302,948.

RECURRENT REVENUE

27. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, the total Recurrent Revenue to be collected is estimated at the sum of N106,121,457,794. It consists of N24,000,256,503 as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and N52,250,000,000 as Revenue from the Federation Account (FAAC), Value Added Tax (VAT) is N28,401,874,754 as well as other receipts of N1,469,326,537. The total recurrent revenue is lower than that of the year 2020 by N604,692,618.

Recurrent Expenditure:

28. The Total Recurrent Expenditure for the incoming fiscal year is N73,273,989,998 which consists of N7,692,437,537 as Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges, while the sum of N55,610,090,282 for the Personnel Cost and N9,971,462,179 as Overhead Cost.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

29. The proposed capital expenditure for the 2021 fiscal year is N74,661,312,950 which is higher than that of 2020 Revised Budget by N14,175,781,008. This is to be financed by N32,847,467,796 as expected Recurrent revenue surplus and total capital receipts of N41,813,845,154. The capital Receipts is made up of N6,030,227,464 as expected Internal and External loans drawdown, while N33,290,059,628 as estimated General Grants, N2,229,992,156 as Miscellaneous receipts and Treasury opening balance of N263,565,905.

30. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, having laid down the foundation for the implementation of policies and programmes of our Administration in the last ten months, we intend to commit our energy and resources to the pursuit of major projects and programmes in the 2021 fiscal year.

31. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, Distinguish Ladies and Gentlemen, the key policy thrust of the 2021 Proposed Budget include the following:

➢ Provision of Free and compulsory Education in Primary & Secondary levels.

➢ The reform of Almajiri system of education

➢ Security of lives and property of citizenry.

➢ Agriculture and Food Security.

➢ Fight against corruption.

➢ Improving Health Care Service delivery in the State.

➢ Empowerment programmes (Matasa Madogara).

➢ Skills acquisition program.

➢ Encourage Public Private Partnership Arrangement.

32. Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, I now wish to present to you the detail allocations of the 2021 proposed budget as follows:

Education Sector

33. Mr. Speaker, the Present administration remain focused in sustaining the enormous progress made in expanding access to quality education at both basic, post basic, and higher education in the state. This is paramount to further actualize our policy of making Free and compulsory basic and post basic education as well as increasing opportunities in our higher institutions of learning for our teeming populace.

34. Mr. Speaker, to achieve the aforementioned set target, we earmarked the sum of N37.8Billion representing 25% of the total 2021 Budget size to cater for various programmes and projects across both basic, post basic and tertiary level. Out of the amount, the sum of N6.3Billion is set aside for the improvement of conducive learning environment in our state Universities. However, the sum of N21.8Billion is dedicated to ensure provision of quality service in our post basic education across the state. This commitment is geared toward actualizing our dream in uplifting human capital index in the state.

Health

35. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, as you are all aware of how Kano State tackled the COVID-19 pandemic which depicted our commitment in the protection of lives of our teeming populace, our administration will continue to work towards achieving this objective of improving the health status of all residents of the state through the development, strengthened and sustainable health care delivery system. In particular, we intend to ensure the provision of at least one functional primary health care per each of the 484 wards in the State.

36. To this end, we proposed to spend the sum of N25.5Billion in the 2021 fiscal year which represents 17% of the total budget. The provision is for the upgrading of General Hospitals to Specialist Hospitals at Bichi, Gaya, Karaye and Rano Emirates, Epidemic Preparedness Response Programmes and Rehabilitation of Secondary health facilities.

37. Furthermore, it also includes for the Establishment/Renovation, development and accreditation of our health training institutions, Malaria Control Programme, Procurement of medical equipment to hospitals, Procurement of specialized medical equipment, completion, Equipping and furnishing of Cancer Treatment Center at Muhammad Buhari Specialist Hospital, Giginyu, Converting Malnutrition, Free maternal and childcare and accident and emergency drugs, Implementation of minimal service package, Routine Immunization and Expanding the coverage of Contributory Health Care to Informal Sector. Maintaining and servicing of the tripartite agreement with Bill and Milinda Gates and Dangote Foundation. Our effort to reduce medical tourism abroad is given top priority.

WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

38. Mr. Speaker, Honorable members, you may recall that, in the year 2020 approved budget, a substantial figure was allocated to this sector for the provision of infrastructural development, but due to the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic in the first quarter of year which resulted in the closure of all economic activities that have adverse effect on our revenue generation both at state and federal levels. In that respect Mr. Speaker, the sum of N11.8billion is set aside for the completion of various projects that will enhance Socio-economic Development of the State.

39. Out of the provision, the sum of N4.9billion is allocated for the Community based project at wards level, full operation of Dangote skills acquisition center and the construction of 3No additional skills acquisition at each of our senatorial districts and as well as the execution of Constituency projects.

40. Mr speaker, in addition to that, another sum of N7.3Billion is set aside for the Construction/Completion of the ongoing road projects, buildings and fly-overs including the completion of some 5- kilometer road projects. The provision includes improvement of road network at Bichi, Rano, Karaye and Gaya towns being the headquarters of the emirate councils.

41. Mr. Speaker, Hon Members, Gentlemen of the Press, another sum of N782.9million is set aside for roads maintenance and rehabilitation by KARMA, improvement of Kano State Fire Service, Kano State Metropolitan Agency, Urban Beautification and Landscaping Agency.

42. Furthermore, in our efforts to further ease transportation system in the state, we propose to expend the sum of N189.3 Million for the purchase of New Buses, Constructions of Ultra-Modern Terminus and purchase of ICT Gadgets to enhance security in our Motor Parks in the state.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORT

43. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, in an effort to improve the transport sector, the ministry of Housing and transport was created out of ministry of works, housing and transport, for easy movement of people and goods across the State. To this end, the sum of N3billion is earmarked for the take up of Kano metropolitan Light Rail project. In order to increase the housing stock in the state some sites-and-services schemes are proposed for allocation to members of the public.

Bureau for Land Management/Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority

44. Mr. Speaker, Honorable members, provision of urban roads is a major requisite to attaining economic growth and development as provided in our Kano State Development objective. This resulted in the on-going projects of rehabilitation and renewal of major urban roads and infrastructure in the state consisting of construction of new roads and under passes, over pass bridges as well as flyovers to serve as a clear testimony to our commitment in that direction.

45. To further consolidate our huge investment in the infrastructural development, we propose to spend the sum of N1.4billion in the 2021 fiscal year for the construction of new critical Roads across the state; rehabilitation of existing ones; construction of service lanes to create more openings in the urban roads as well as construction of barricades & interlocking tiles for better street planning and urban beautification.

Information

46. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, our commitments towards ensuring transparency and accountability in governance this administration has continued to accord information dissemination the priority it deserved in order to keep our people abreast of happenings regarding matters of public enlightenment on government policies. To accomplish this, the sum of N2.5Billion is allocated to this sub- sector in the coming 2021 fiscal year. The provision is to cover the activities of Ministry, ARTV, Radio Kano, Triumph Publishing Company and Censorship Board.

Agriculture Sector:

47. As we are all aware that Kano State is endowed with abundant arable lands, fertile soil and conducive climatic conditions for agricultural production which makes agriculture to be the main stay of our economy.

48. Mr. Speaker and Honorable members, in order to compliment the efforts of the Federal Government of economic diversification as well as the role played by this sector as the largest employer of Labour, the sum of N5.7billion is allocated to this sector .The allocation is made to assist farmers, fishermen, and others in agricultural businesses so as to boost the output in the entire sector. Also we intend to provide additional production lines to our state fertilizer blending plant, KASCO.

49. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, it is pertinent to note that our target is to achieve Food sufficiency and sustained employment generation to our teeming youth through agricultural value chain, development of additional cultivable land and increase in livestock production that would meet not only our consumption but to export the surplus to our neighboring States.

Water Supply and Rural Development Sector

50. Mr. Speaker, increasing access to potable water is also a critical objective of this Administration. Therefore, access to clean water in both urban and rural areas has significantly improved in this out going financial year.

Pursuant to the foregoing, water supply has been one of the cardinal priorities of this administration for comfortable growth of creatures and other industrial purposes in the State.

51. Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, our administration’s determination to provide adequate and potable water supply under Greater Kano and other Semi Urban schemes, as well as for the needs in small towns and rural communities, we allocated a total sum of over N9billion for various water schemes across the State for 2021 fiscal year.

52. To this end, Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Honourable Members, some of the major Projects to be implemented in this sector include construction and Rehabilitation of Water facilities in the State, Small Town Borehole and Tube well Based Water Supply Schemes, as well as construction of 7no. Borehole based water schemes at Falgore, Albasu, Makoda, Minjibir, Gadanya, Tofa, Bunkure and construction of Solar and Generator Powered Borehole Schemes across the 44 LGAs.

53. Furthermore, we intend to construct new water reservoir at Bompai Rock that will serve major parts of Nassarawa, Fagge and Municipal LGAs, while another one at Zaria Road (Tamburawa) will balance water supply from the 150mld Tamburawa WTP and at same time Mariri reservoir is to balance water supplied from the New Wudil 90mld for distribution to major parts of the city including neighboring LGAs of Gezawa and Gabasawa.

54. In addition, we are to Construct and Develop New Irrigation Schemes and also Small Earth-Dams in the State for boosting dry season farming. Furthermore, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency [RUWASSA] will complement government efforts in the provision of portable water supply to our rural areas in collaboration with our development partners.

55. Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members, it is with pleasure to inform you that, the rehabilitation and construction of major rural roads are clear testimony of our commitment in that direction to enable rural populace to convey their agricultural produce to major markets that will help in attaining economic growth and development of Kano State.

56. To further consolidate our investment in the rural infrastructural development, we proposed to spend the sum of N5billion in the 2021 fiscal year for the construction of 496.4KM rural roads across 44 LGAs under RAMP/ world bank/AFD intervention.

ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION SECTOR

57. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, this administration has continuously shown utmost concern in addressing ecological and environmental challenges which engulf huge financial commitment. Therefore, this administration is proposing to spend the sum of N1.1billion on various activities in the sector for the incoming year. Out of this amount, the sum of N162 million is being allocated to REMASAB for the procurement of specialized sanitation equipment, micro composing plant for Leda-Jari scheme, Vector control and other incidentals necessary for promoting a clean and safe environment.

58. Similarly Mr. Speaker, we are to expend the sum of N803 million for construction/rehabilitation of drainages for control erosion and flooding across the state under new map project. Furthermore, the sum of N224Million is allocated for the Kano sustainable project and forestry projects across the state.

Religious Affairs

59. Mr. Speaker, we are all aware of the high premium this administration has placed on religion owing to its potency in character moulding and instilling moral virtues to our citizens. Cognizance of this, the Ministry of Religious Affairs was last year created to serve as a bridge between adherents of different religions in the State; handling of marital issues; address street begging and come up with strategies to cater for children according to Islamic tenets, especially education and the sustain search for knowledge.

60. To this end, the sum of N555.7Million is allocated for the activities of the Ministry, Sharia commission, and Zakkah & Hubsi Commission.

Judiciary

61. Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, the Judiciary, serving as a third arm of government apart from executive and legislature, is now pursuing its financial autonomy. In the effort to sustain the maintenance of Law and Order, Government has proposed to expend the sum of N5.1Billion for various programmes and projects of the sector for the year 2021.

MANUFACTURING, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES

62. Mr. Speaker, Hon Members, as you are aware, Government has invested a lot in its efforts to modernize our major markets in the State. You may all agree with me that no society will make rapid progress and achieve exponential Growth and development unless there is huge commitment to the investment as well as development of its commercial and industrial sector. Therefore, the present administration is committed to the speedy resuscitation of commercial and industrial activities in the state.

63. To this end, the sum of N108.2million is for various projects and programmes for this sector. Some of these projects include the establishment of dye and tie cluster at kwachiri in Fagge LGA, Rijiyar Zaki in Ungogo LGA and Rehabilitation/ Repairs of Gwarzo, Makoda, Dawakin Tofa weaving centers. It is also for the Development and Enhancement of Ease of doing Business, Development of Rice cluster at Kura in Kura LGA and other parts of the state, construction of cluster cottage sheds and business clinic in all the 44 local government areas.

64. Furthermore, another sum of N418.4Million is provided for the Construction of Museum Park, VIP lodge and Durbar festivity areas at the 4 Emirate Councils, renovation of K/Mata and Zage Dye fits, K/Wambai Tannery as well as Rehabilitation of enclosures and other facilities at Kano Zoo.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

65. Mr. Speaker, Hon Members, and Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to call on well-meaning and patriotic people of Kano State to continue to be law-abiding and shun any anti-social activities capable of disrupting the current peaceful atmosphere in the state.

66. Let me assure all people living in Kano State that, we will consistently pursue what is right in our collective resolve to move Kano State and its citizens forward. This is necessary to achieve social and economic prosperity by the present Administration.

67. On this note, Mr. Speaker and Honourable members, permit me to appreciate and thank the entire citizens of Kano State for the support and co-operation we received since our resumption in office. I will also want to use this opportunity to assure the good people of Kano State that this government will continue to be transparent and accountable, and will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, corruption or any other embezzlement of public funds.

IMPLEMENTATION OF 2021 BUDGET

68. Mr. Speaker and Honourable members, we intend to use the limited resource at our disposal to achieve maximum impact, due to the current COVID – 19 Pandemic and economic situation that we are facing in the country.

69. The present administration has defined functions among various Ministries, Departments and Agencies. In spite of this delineation, the need for collaboration among all government institutions as enshrined in our development Plan has become increasingly important. We intend to achieve synergy through collaboration and integration of programmes and projects at all levels in order to realize our vision of making Kano a leading state in Nigeria.

70. This will be in collaboration with the State and Local Government Audit who would continue to keep vigil on all government financial transactions to ensure value for money while the Ministry of Planning and Budget, and Ministry of Finance would ensure strict adherence to the budget and fiscal discipline in the course of implementing the 2021 Budget for better results.

71. At this point, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to our development partners, the DFID [now FCDO], Dangote Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF and all other partners who have in one way or the other contributed to the success we have recorded during the year under review.

SERVICE DELIVERY

72. Our Administration will continue to embrace reforms programmes that would improve service delivery and general welfare of public servants.

Government will continue to make necessary facilities and incentives available to all public servants to enable them carry out their statutory responsibilities efficiently.

73. Finally, I wish to call on all and sundry to continue giving their maximum co-operation and support to this administration in our efforts to effectively chart a new cause for the future of this great State. I am of firm belief that we have the potential in terms of human and material resources to excel in all facets of life in this country.

74. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members, before I conclude this presentation, let me once again acknowledge the invaluable contributions of this Honourable House for maintaining cordial relationship since our resumption to office in May 2015.

75. We are all living witness to the level of co-operation that exists between the Executive and the Legislature, which is a catalyst to the achievements we have recorded so far.

76. It is the hope of the present administration that the spirit of this laudable cooperation will continue to wax stronger in our collective drive to serve the people of our dear State diligently.

77. Honourable Members, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, while craving the indulgence of this Honourable House for accelerated consideration, it is my pleasure to formally in the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, present an aggregate Budget of N147,933,302,948 for the year 2021, tagged ‘’Budget for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development’’ with Capital Estimate of N74,661,312,950, and Recurrent Allocation of N73,273,989,998 with a ratio of 50.5:49.5 respectively, before this Honourable House for your deliberation and approval.

78. May Almighty Allah bless Government and Good People of Kano State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I thank you all for listening.

WassalamuAlaikum WarahmatullahiTa’ala Wabarakatuhu

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