Kano state – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has approved the sum of ₦99,928,541.63 for the renovation of the Nassarawa Emir’s Palace where the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero currently resides.
NATURENEX recalls that Governor Yusuf had ordered the immediate demolition of the Nasarawa mini-palace after the federal high court on the Kano emirate tussle between Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and Bayero.
The approved project will cover the reconstruction and renovation of the defective wall fence and surroundings of Bayero’s palace.
The Kano State Executive Council approved the projects and others at its 15th meeting on Saturday, June 22.
The governor made this known via his official Facebook page.
Other projects include the Renovation & Upgrade of the D-Ward for the establishment of a Sickle-Cell Care Unit at the Murtala Muhd Specialist Hospital, Kano at the sum of 81,621,546.76.
A contract for the construction of the Post-Midwifery Institute at Gezawa Local Government Area at the sum of 770,858,450.39.
A contract for the completion of the construction of the College of Nursing and Midwifery at Madobi Local Government Area at the sum of 57,066,422.52.
Payment for the excess workload allowances for lecturers in the two state-owned universities, ADUST and YUMSUK at the sum of 447,621,640.79.