KANO — Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a new salary structure for academic and non-academic staff of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Northwest University, Kano. The structure mirrors the federal university salary review, takes effect from January 2026, and payments will begin in September. The governor's spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the decision followed a review by a State Executive Council committee. The new package will cost N391.85 million a month, or N4.70 billion a year. Aliko Dangote University will receive N228.20 million monthly, made up of N141.08 million for academic staff and N87.11 million for non-academic staff, while Northwest University will receive N163.65 million, including N112.24 million for academic and N51.41 million for non-academic staff. The government has provided N1.57 billion in the 2026 Supplementary Budget to cover September to December, while arrears of N3.13 billion for January to August will be included in the 2027 budget. The governor also approved the setting up of visitation panels for the two universities and other state tertiary institutions.