Governor Uba Sani has stated that Kaduna State, which he inherited with significant potential but facing considerable security challenges, infrastructure deficits, and social issues, is now substantially improved.
He shared these views during a workshop for senior government officials, part of the ongoing Nigeria Public Relations Week in Kaduna, themed “From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope.” The workshop was attended by Commissioners, Special Advisers, Counsellors, Permanent Secretaries, and other senior public servants.
Governor Sani declared, “Kaduna is not where it was. Kaduna is by far a better place today, and even more exciting is the fact that Kaduna is on the move and set to do even greater things and attain higher heights.”
He further explained that his administration recognized early on that minor adjustments would not suffice to elevate the state to its desired level, emphasizing the need for a fundamental reorientation of governance.
He stated that his government committed to ensuring that vision translated into tangible outcomes, rather than remaining mere aspirations.
“We institutionalised a performance framework built around Key Performance Indicators, ensuring that every ministry, department, and agency operates with clarity of purpose and accountability of outcome,” he added.
The governor outlined that his agenda, upon taking office in 2023, was structured around seven strategic pillars, the positive results of which have begun to emerge over the past two and a half years.
These seven pillars encompass safety and security; infrastructure development; strengthening of institutions; trade and investment; agriculture; human capital development; and citizens engagement.
Governor Uba Sani stressed that these pillars are interconnected and designed to work synergistically, each reinforcing the others to achieve the overarching goal of transforming Kaduna State into a secure, prosperous, and inclusive society.
He argued that security is paramount for all progress, noting that without it, “farmers cannot cultivate their land, businesses cannot invest, and communities cannot thrive.”
The governor revealed close collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the military high command to establish new military bases in volatile areas, including Giwa, Birnin Gwari, and Southern Kaduna.
“We strengthened mobility and response through the deployment of over 150 operational vehicles and 500 motorcycles to security agencies. In our urban centres, we constituted a Joint Task Force that has significantly reduced incidents of street crime and banditry generally,” he elaborated.
Governor Uba Sani also highlighted the administration's focus on structural achievements.
“We have reclaimed over 20,000 hectares of previously inaccessible farmland, enabling farmers to return to productive activity, especially in places like Birnin Gwari, Giwa and Kargarko.
“We have facilitated the resettlement of over 1,000 displaced persons and continue to provide targeted support to more than 117,000 internally displaced persons, with particular attention to women and children,” he stated.
The governor further disclosed the establishment of the first forensic laboratory in Northern Nigeria, which has enhanced investigative capabilities.
“The Kaduna Incident Report Centre— KAD-IR, now provides a 24-hour platform for real-time emergency response. Early warning systems are in place to detect and defuse tensions before they escalate,” he revealed.
According to him, Kaduna State has implemented institutionalised peace dialogues, established local peace councils, and introduced a rehabilitation and reintegration program that prioritises skills acquisition over financial incentives as part of its non-kinetic approach.
He contended that while perfection has not been achieved, “security is improving, confidence is returning, and economic activity is gradually expanding in areas that were once considered inaccessible. All of this is encapsulated in what we now call the Kaduna Peace Model.”
Governor Uba Sani also reported significant advancements in the education sector, marked by deliberate investments to broaden access and enhance quality.
“We have constructed 736 new classrooms and renovated over 1,200 existing ones. We have recruited 10,000 teachers and trained more than 33,000 education personnel in modern teaching methodologies and digital skills,” he concluded.
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