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Muhyideen Jimoh
Jun, Fri, 2025

Tinubu lauds Kaduna governor’s peace efforts

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By Muhyideen Jimoh

President Bola Tinubu has praised Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State for restoring peace and initiating infrastructural development across the state.

Tinubu praised the governor on Thursday during his official visit to inaugurate several key projects in the state.

This is contained in a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga.

Projects inaugurated include the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun, a 300-bed specialist hospital, and 100 CNG buses.

Tinubu said the governor had advanced the state by promoting peace and fostering reconciliation among various ethnic groups.

He assured that the Federal Government would support the construction of a light rail system for better transportation.

“I commend Gov. Uba Sani for prioritising security and infrastructure. We are here to celebrate his visible results.

“Uba Sani is a force for change, unity, and development. He has transformed a tense atmosphere into one of peace.

“You are an exceptional leader. Kaduna is back on track, and I am proud to work alongside you,” Tinubu said.

The President also lauded the state’s traditional rulers for backing the governor’s peace and development initiatives.

“I am pleased to return here. I have long-standing ties with Kaduna in politics, business, and democracy,” he said.

Tinubu added that Sani had become a model for other states by building lasting peace.

“During the campaign, we needed heavy security to reach Birnin Gwari. Now, people can travel there safely even at midnight.

“I thank the governor for spearheading peace efforts. Peace is essential for progress. Kaduna is rising once again.

“I will collaborate with you to realise your full development agenda,” he said.

Governor Sani, in his remarks, reaffirmed his dedication to serving the people of Kaduna State.

“Mr President, we thank you for supporting our transport master plan’s smooth implementation.

“You honoured your word by allocating ₦100 billion in the 2025 budget for Kaduna Light-Rail Transit,” Sani said.

The governor also thanked the President for helping to tackle security challenges in the state.

“When we took office in 2023, Kaduna was under siege, plagued by banditry and mistrust.

“Vibrant farming communities had turned into ghost towns. Highways were unsafe and ridden with crime.

“We refused to surrender. We knew security is the base for all other progress. Without it, development is impossible.

“So, Mr President, we are truly grateful for your support,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

Tinubu arrives Kaduna, heads to Rigachikun to inaugurate projects

Muhyideen Jimoh
Jun, Thu, 2025

General News

Tinubu arrives Kaduna, heads to Rigachikun to inaugurate projects

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By Hussaina Yakubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Kaduna as part of his one-day working visit to inaugurate a myriad of developmental projects in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Boeing 737 jet conveying the President touched down at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna, at 01:27 pm.

The president was received by Gov. Uba Sani, top government officials, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries.

Shortly after his arrival, Tinubu proceeded to Rigachikun in Igabi Local Government Area, where he is expected to inaugurate several infrastructural projects, including road networks, healthcare centres, and educational facilities.

The projects are part of broader initiatives by the Kaduna State Government to enhance rural development and improve access to essential services.

Security has been stepped up across Kaduna metropolis, with temporary traffic diversions on Kawo Bridge and Independence Way from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday.

A combined personnel of the Nigerian Police, NSCDC, and the military are also on ground to ensure a smooth and safe visit. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Muhyideen Jimoh/Bashir Rabe

We reduced cost of governance to improve infrastructure – Gov. Sani

Folashade Adeniran
Oct, Sat, 2024

General News

We reduced cost of governance to improve infrastructure – Gov. Sani

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By Salif Atojoko

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says his government has reduced cost of governance to save money for provision of education, healthcare and infrastructure.

The governor said this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday.

He said his government had to make serious adjustments by reducing the cost of governance.

“We have not bought a single vehicle for any government official in Kaduna State, and that has really helped us.

“We’ve reduced the allowances of all our commissioners, advisers, even my humble self, I have been receiving half of my salary. Since I became governor of Kaduna State, I’ve not had a single new vehicle.

“So, we have tremendously reduced the cost of governance, and that’s the way to go if we really want to address our problems and improve on major areas of education, healthcare infrastructure,” he said.

Sani also said Kaduna State had made a lot of progress in the area of security, and had not recorded any major security problem in the last few months.

He attributed the achievement to robust collaboration with security agencies.

“We also increased the level of synergy between the security agencies, government and other relevant stakeholders that have been helping the state in terms of intelligence gathering and sharing.

“So, we made it clear that security is the responsibility of every citizen of Kaduna, not only the security agencies, and that has really helped us to address the problem.

“I was in Birnin Gwari last month, and I was informed by the Emir that in the last few months we have not had a single incident of insurgency or banditry in that local government,” said the governor.

Sani said he also briefed the President on the progress of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the state government signed with Huawei of China.

“I briefed him about the progress we’ve made. A committee has been set up, and we have been able to achieve the first phase of the MoU.

“In the area of education, we have reduced the number of out of school children from 680,000 to about 300,000 by building about 62 secondary schools, and 2,340 classrooms in primary schools.

“We have also been able to reconstruct, remodel and equip about 12 secondary healthcare centres in Kaduna State,” he said.

The governor added that the state bought about 100 Compressed Natural Gas buses, which he invited the President to inaugurate at a later date. (NAN)

Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma