The Kano State government has instructed all 44 local government areas (LGAs) to collectively contribute a total of ₦670 million to the Kano Emirate Council. This funding is intended for the repair and purchase of vehicles for the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi….The directive was issued through a memo from the Ministry of Local Government, dated March 25, 2025, and sent to all local government chairmen. According to a palace official, the plan is already underway, with a company contracted to supply the vehicles and refurbish some of the existing ones.

The memo, signed by Abubakar S. Dabo, the Director of Local Government Inspection, revealed that the amount would be deducted from the State/Local Government Joint Account. It is allocated for repairing two existing vehicles and acquiring four new ones for the Emirate Council.

Specifically, the funds will cover the refurbishment of two vehicles, including a 1993 Fleetwood Cadillac limousine and a 1998 Daimler D5 420, at ₦25 million each. Additionally, the purchase of four new vehicles is planned: a Toyota Hilux pickup (₦98 million), a Toyota Hiace Bus (₦98 million), a Toyota Land Cruiser VXR 2024 model (₦268 million), and a Toyota Prado 2024 model (₦156 million).

The memo also highlighted that the Auditor General and other relevant officials were copied to ensure that proper procedures are followed in this process.