Kano State Demands Location Codes Before Approving Local Government Projects

Kano State Government has announced that it will no longer approve project requests from local government councils unless such proposals are submitted with proper location codes. The decision, according to the government, is part of measures to improve transparency, accountability, and monitoring of community-based projects.

Kano State officials explained that many projects in the past had suffered from poor documentation, making it difficult for the state to trace their actual locations, evaluate progress, or measure their impact on residents. With the new guideline, every local government project must clearly include a location code before it can be considered.

Kano authorities stressed that the policy is not intended to slow development but to ensure that resources are used effectively and that projects are verifiable and beneficial to the communities they are meant to serve.

Kano State Moves to Strengthen Accountability and Monitoring

Kano State believes that introducing location codes will reduce duplication of projects, curb abandoned works, and improve long-term development planning. By tying projects to specific locations, the government will be able to maintain accurate records and ensure accountability across all 44 local government areas.

Kano officials further revealed that the move aligns with digital governance practices and will help create a central database of all projects. This database will enable proper tracking of ongoing work, as well as serve as a reference for future administrations to avoid wasteful spending.

Kano has also made it clear that any local government council failing to provide the required codes will have its project requests automatically rejected.

Kano State Urges Local Councils to Comply With New Policy

Kano State is calling on local councils to work closely with the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to fully adopt the coding system. Training and sensitization programs are being planned to equip council officials with the skills needed to generate and apply the codes effectively.

Kano stakeholders and governance observers have generally welcomed the directive, describing it as a progressive reform that will bring greater accountability to grassroots administration. However, some councils have expressed concerns about their limited technical capacity to meet the requirements.

Kano State Government has assured councils that technical support will be provided to ease the transition and ensure uniform compliance across the state.