The Kano State government has earmarked N3.5 billion in its 2013 budget for the provision of infrastructure at its newly established North-West University in Kano.

The state's Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Bello Danbatta, announced made the announcement while briefing newsmen on the 2013 budget in Kano yesterday, saying the money would be used for the construction of a senate building, access roads and provision of other infrastructure at the permanent site of the institution.

"A total of 1,000 students have so far been admitted in the new university which is currently operating at it temporary site at Ado Bayero House," he said.

According to him, the state government also set aside two billion for the completion of work at the 21 newly established institutes.

"In addition, N1.5 billion has been earmarked for the construction of 22 craft schools in 22 Local Government Areas of the state,', he said.

He also said the state government would spend N1.5 billion on its proposed Independent Power Plant project. (NAN)