EDUCATION
KNSG approves N37m for purchase of JAMB forms for 5,000 candidates
The Kano Government has approved more than N37 million for the purchase and distribution of JAMB forms to 5,000 prospective candidates in the State.
The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly state’s Executive Council Meeting in Kano on Tuesday.
He said the council had also approved more than N30 million for the renovation of Dandalama Secondary School at Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state.
Garba added that the council approved more than N247 million for the rehabilitation of Niger, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo roads in Sabon Gari area of Fage Local Government area.
The commissioner also said more than N31 million was approved for the rehabilitation of Gwagwarwa Shariah court.
“The council also approved N80 million for the purchase of first phase of equipment for the resuscitation of Triumph Newspapers and the constitution of 10-man Management Committee.
“More than N 476 million was also approved for the rehabilitation of road networks within Janbulo quarters along Gwarzo Road,” he said.
Garba said that the council also released N145 million for the purchase of delivery Kits at Hospitals across the state.
He said that the council approved more than N64 million for the purchase of Toyota Hilux for the operation of Hisba Board.
The commissioner said that government was determination to develop infrastructure as part of its initiatives to improve the welfare of the people.