"Kaduna Rises: Uba Sani's Leadership Transforms State into Investment Hub"

By Amina Abdullahi, Kaduna

A group under the auspices of Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly (USLEPSA) has commended Governor Uba Sani's administration for transforming Kaduna State into a benchmark for transparency and purposeful leadership. According to the group, Governor Sani's administration has delivered "no-excuses governance" despite the national economic turmoil and insecurity.

Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the group's spokesperson, Hadiza Mohammed, said Governor Sani has demonstrated bold leadership rooted in fiscal discipline, transparency, and measurable results. "Kaduna is no longer a story of abandoned dreams but a living proof that good governance is possible, even in tough times," she said.

Mohammed highlighted some of the administration's landmark achievements, including the injection of N100 billion into the state's water sector, with N35 billion committed in 2025 alone and a target of 100% water access set for December this year. The state also cleared a N1.3 billion electricity debt that had long crippled water treatment plants, while an N800 million salary backlog for Water Corporation staff was also paid.

In infrastructure development, 78 new road projects covering 775 kilometers have been initiated across all 23 local government areas, with 21 key roads already completed and operational. The long-abandoned Kaduna Bridge linking Kabala Costain to Aliyu Makama Road has been revived to decongest the ever-busy Ahmadu Bello Way.

The administration has also made significant strides in education, health, agriculture, and social empowerment. "62 new secondary schools have been built, alongside the construction of 2,326 new classrooms and the recruitment of 2,000 teachers," Mohammed said. "Over 30,000 pupil desks and 3,700 teacher chairs have been distributed, while tuition across tertiary institutions was slashed by 50% to ease student burdens."

In health, 12 General Hospitals are undergoing major reconstruction, while Primary Health Centres across the state have received equipment upgrades, bringing them to Level 2 standards. The administration has also supported 41,693 farmers with input support, including 240,000 bags of fertilizer distributed via 500 trucks.

The group also revealed that Kaduna attracted $503 million in foreign investments between 2023 and 2024, signing deals with global players like Huawei and Qatar Charity. Diplomatic discussions with the USA, Italy, and Cuba are also underway, with interest in investing across agriculture, health, and industrial sectors.

Mohammed further explained that the administration has addressed pension and worker welfare by clearing N6.9 billion in outstanding arrears and launching a N500 million revolving loan scheme for civil servants at a 5% interest rate. The signing of an Executive Order on Financial Inclusion has also opened over two million new bank accounts for rural dwellers, helping bridge the financial access gap.

The Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has generated an unprecedented revenue, amounting to N19,267,950,288.62, thanks to digital reforms and stringent expenditure tracking. The group commended Governor Sani's administration for its commitment to transparency and purposeful leadership, saying Kaduna has become a hub for investment and development under his watch.