Kano Government Allocates N2.5 Billion For Mass Weddings In 2025

The Kano State government has allocated N2.5 billion for mass weddings as part of its 2025 budget. Learn more about key allocations, revenue sources, and budget growth

Kano State 2025 Budget Breakdown

The Kano State Government has earmarked N2.5 billion to sponsor mass weddings across its 44 Local Government Areas as part of its 2025 budget implementation.

The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, disclosed this while providing details of the state’s N719.7 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025.

Key Allocations in the 2025 Kano State Budget

Aside from the N2.5 billion allocated for mass weddings, other significant budgetary allocations include:

N4 billion set aside for the state’s free education program
N2.2 billion allocated to the free school feeding scheme
N205.9 billion dedicated to the education sector, accounting for 29% of the total budget

Increase in Kano State’s 2025 Budget

According to Shanono, the initial budget proposal presented to the State House of Assembly was N549.1 billion. However, after scrutiny, consultations, and public hearings, the final approved budget increased to N719.7 billion—an increase of N170.6 billion (31%) from the originally proposed figure.

Breakdown of the 2025 Budget

The approved budget consists of:

Total Recurrent Expenditure: N262.6 billion
Total Capital Expenditure: N457 billion
Recurrent to Capital Expenditure Ratio: 36:64
Increase from 2024 Budget: N282.4 billion (a 65% rise)

The budget surpasses the state’s projected resources, as outlined in the 2025-2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). This increase is attributed to new revenue sources, including additional allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) following subsidy removal and other capital receipts.

Kano State 2025 Revenue Projection

The total recurrent revenue for the 2025 fiscal year is projected at N617 billion, consisting of:

Internally Generated Revenue (IGR): N85.8 billion
FAAC Revenue Allocation: N531 billion

Compared to the 2024 recurrent revenue of N379.7 billion, the 2025 figure represents an increase of N237 billion (62.5%).

However, internally generated revenue (IGR) is projected to be N16 billion lower than in 2024, reflecting a 15.8% decline. Meanwhile, capital receipts for 2025 stand at N73.7 billion, with a treasury opening balance of N29 billion.

Conclusion

The Kano State 2025 budget highlights the government’s commitment to social welfare, education, and infrastructural development. With mass wedding sponsorships, free education, and school feeding initiatives, the state aims to improve social stability and literacy rates. Additionally, the significant rise in budget size reflects new revenue streams that could drive further development.

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