Kaduna improving under my administration, says Governor Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani says Kaduna State has recorded significant progress across security, infrastructure, and social development since he assumed office in 2023.

Speaking at a high-level workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during Nigeria Public Relations Week in Kaduna, the governor said the state he inherited faced deep-rooted challenges but is now on a path of recovery and growth.

“Kaduna is by far a better place today… and is set to attain higher heights,” he said.

Security, governance reforms drive recovery

Sani attributed improvements to reforms in governance and a structured development agenda built around seven key pillars, including security, agriculture, trade, infrastructure, and human capital development.

He said his administration introduced performance benchmarks across ministries and strengthened accountability, while also taking steps to address insecurity through both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies.

According to him, the government established new military bases in high-risk areas, deployed over 150 operational vehicles and 500 motorcycles to security agencies, and set up a joint task force.

“These efforts have helped reclaim over 20,000 hectares of farmland, allowing farmers to return to work in areas like Birnin Gwari and Giwa,” he added.

Education and healthcare see major investments

On education, the governor said the state has reduced the number of out-of-school children from about 550,000 to 187,720 within two years.

He also cited the construction of 736 classrooms, renovation of over 1,200 others, recruitment of 10,000 teachers, and training of more than 33,000 personnel.

In healthcare, Sani said his administration upgraded 255 primary healthcare centres and established 23 centres of excellence across local government areas, alongside a 300-bed specialist hospital to reduce medical tourism.

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Infrastructure, economy, and social support expand

The governor said about 150 road projects covering over 1,300 kilometres are ongoing across the state, aimed at linking rural production centres to urban markets.

He added that the agricultural budget rose from ₦1.48 billion in 2023 to over ₦74 billion in 2026, with support measures including fertiliser distribution and crop insurance for over 100,000 farmers.

Sani also said the state attracted investments worth more than $743 million between 2023 and 2025, while expanding financial inclusion by opening 2.5 million new bank accounts and deploying over ₦18 billion in targeted support to households and small businesses.

Overall, the governor maintained that his administration’s policies are positioning Kaduna for long-term economic growth and social stability.