Kano State’s proposed 2025 budget presents a significant allocation to travel expenses, with N997.3 million projected for international travels and N30 million for local travel, summing up to over N1.027 billion. This raises questions amid ongoing infrastructural deficits. Between January and August 2024, N795.4 million was already spent on international travel.
In addition to travel expenses, various allocations such as N21 million for office stationeries and N152 million for legal services highlight Kano’s Assembly spending priorities. However, key sectors such as water supply remain neglected, as evident from recurrent Cholera outbreaks. The rural water budget in 2024 stood at N1.992 billion, yet challenges persist.
Key Takeaways:
- Significant budget allocation for international travel despite infrastructural needs.
- Continued Cholera outbreaks highlight neglected water infrastructure.
- Assembly’s high expenditure contrasts with critical sector needs.
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