A review of the budget performance documents of Kano State revealed that, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State had spent a total of N10 billion on furniture and equipping offices within the initial six months of 2024.
While office furniture and fittings gulped N10.4billion, capital expenditure for water resources took only N4.2 billion in the first six months of 2024.
The state had budgeted N3.9 billion for office furniture and fittings for the whole of 2024 fiscal year, however as of the second quarter of the year, N10.4 billion was already spent.
This is in contrast to Rural and community development capital expenditure which stood at N179 million, N2.5 billion was spent on capital expenditure for the education sector, higher education was N323.6million, health expenditure capital expenditure stood at N959 million, rehabilitation of hospitals/health centres was N1.3 billion.
All of these expenditures are less than the money spent on office furniture and fittings.
The allocation of funds for office furniture and fittings by the Kano State government raises concerns, especially considering the state’s numerous developmental challenges, such as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, recurring water shortages, and other essential needs that require immediate funding and support.
It also comes at a time where there are calls for cut for cost in governance.
Weeks ago, a Northern group, the Northern Patriotic Agenda (NPA) had advised Governor Abba Yusuf, to focus on his administration of the state and delivery of democracy dividends to the residents of the state.
The group had also criticised Governor Yusuf for neglecting his gubernatorial duties and engaging in political grandstanding, perpetuating the suffering of the people of Kano.
