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  • Gov Sani revives Kaduna road abandoned for 13 years

    Gov Sani revives Kaduna road abandoned for 13 years

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the construction of the Karatudu-Romi road in Chikun Local Government Area, 13 years after the project was abandoned.

    Performing the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday in Kaduna, Sani said the road was initially awarded during the administration of the late Gov. Patrick Yakowa but was stalled after his death.

    The Governor described the project as a critical infrastructure that would benefit the people of Karatudu and Unguwan Romi communities.

    “Our administration is prioritising rural development and focusing on areas where the less privileged reside,” Sani said.

    He assured that the road would be completed within eight months, stating that a reputable contractor had been engaged and would mobilise to site immediately.

    “Our government keeps to its promises. We do not play politics of deceit. We focus on verifiable, impactful projects,” he said.

    Sani disclosed that his administration had so far awarded over 83 road contracts across the state, with 31 already completed.

    He criticised some politicians for abandoning the area in the past, saying they were now returning to seek political relevance without delivering meaningful projects.

    The governor explained that the Karatudu-Romi project would include several adjoining township roads, such as Cemetery Road, Lusawa Road, School Road to Karatudu, and Jemaa Road.

    He added that another ongoing road project from Keke to Makera, and Doka Mai Jemaa to Dan Hono in Kujama Ward, was also being executed in Chikun LGA.

    Sani said the Water Intake Road from Unguwan Mai Gero to Narayi had been completed and inauguratesd.

    He further disclosed that construction would soon commence on the road linking Zenith Bank Roundabout on Kachia Road to the Flour Mill area, connecting Chikun and Kaduna South LGAs.

    The governor also revealed that funds had been released for the construction of the long-abandoned Television-Kaduna Garage-Sabon Tasha Road, which links four electoral wards.

    According to Sani, the project is expected to commence next week.

  • Boko Haram is more of an ideological issue – Kaduna gov, Sani

    Boko Haram is more of an ideological issue – Kaduna gov, Sani

    Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has stated that Boko Haram insurgency is more of an ideological issue rathen the situation in the North West.

    Sani revealed that instead of compensating the perpetrators of violence, his administration has focused on supporting the victims.

    The governor spoke on Thursday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme.

    Sani noted that the insecurity plaguing the North-West is largely driven by economic factors, unlike the ideological underpinnings of Boko Haram in the North-East.

    Responding to earlier criticisms that he was allegedly trying to negotiate with or pay bandits, Sani said such accusations contradict his long-standing advocacy for justice.

    He said: “Looking at security issues we just have to sit down and analyse what are the symptoms and the drivers of insecurity. I agree with you that Boko Haram is more of an ideological issue. But when you are talking about insurgency in the North West it’s an economic matter. That’s why when we came in, I said, look, we can’t resolve it with kinetic approach only.

    “When I started, a lot of people were criticising me saying ‘you are trying to pay bandits’. But I told them a man who fought for justice and for the downtrodden can’t sit down with the bandit and pay him.

    “So they were surprised only two weeks ago when I came up with my own programme, where I gave houses to the victims of insurgency instead of compensating or giving anything to the bandits. I haven’t given one naira to the bandits but I have built houses for the victims of banditry in Kaduna state.”

  • Kaduna gets new Commissioner for Information

    Kaduna gets new Commissioner for Information

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appointed Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki as the new Commissioner for Information, following the removal of Prof. Muhammad Sani-Bello from the post.

    This is disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa.

    According to Musa,  Bello, who also served as the pioneer Commissioner for Education in the Sani-led administration, has been relieved of his duties both as Commissioner for Information and as a member of the State Executive Council.

    The Governor thanked Bello for his contributions to the administration and wished him success in his future endeavours.

    Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, until his new appointment, was the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation.

  • Kaduna: New Chief of Moroa gets staff of office

    Kaduna: New Chief of Moroa gets staff of office

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Saturday presented the staff of office to the new first class Chief of Moroa, Mr Isiaku Sambo.

    Sambo was appointed the new chief of Moroa by the governor on Dec.18, 2024 following the death of his father, Tagwai Sambo, after 58 years on the throne.

    Presenting the staff of office in Manchok, Sani stated that the emergence of the new chief was a testament to his competence and love for humanity.

    He enjoined the new traditional ruler to uphold the values of justice, fairness and equity in his affairs.

    The governor reiterated his administration’s resolve to sustain its ongoing rural transformation drive and give everyone a sense of belonging.

    In his remarks, the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Lagos, emphasized the critical role of the traditional institution in governance and peace building.

    Lagos called on the people of the Chiefdom to give the new chief all the necessary support and cooperation he needs to succeed on the throne.

    In his acceptance speech, Sambo thanked the governor and the Moroa traditional institution for finding him worthy to ascend the throne.

    Sambo promised to uphold the legacy of his late father in ruling over his people with integrity and fear of God.

    “I assure you all that we will work as a united team and put the overall interest of the people first in all we do,” he stated.

    Tagwai, who is the 5th chief of Moroa, was born on Aug.20, 1976.

  • Sani to decampees: APC is one family

    Sani to decampees: APC is one family

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is one and will remain the same up to 2027 and beyond.

    Sani also assured the 50 political stalwarts that defected to the APC that they would enjoy the same rights and privileges like every other members of the party.

    The Governor spoke when he addressed a mammoth crowd of the party’s supporters at the Murtala Square at a mega rally held on Saturday.

    Sani said that there was no any difference between a party member that joined it recently and the ones that have been in APC ten years ago.

    He said: ‘’Someone who joined  APC today and the one who has been  a foundation member 10  years ago, they are of the same status. They will enjoy the same rights and privileges.”

    Sani urged the decampees to notify their supporters  of the readiness of APC to accept them into the party as their doors were still open to accept more defectors.

    According to him, the popularity and acceptability of APC is because of the its just leadership at both the state and federal levels.

    Sani added that the party has come to stay in Kaduna State, the entire North and Nigeria as a whole.

    “In the 2027 election, the electorate will vote for APC in all the elections, from top to bottom.

    “At the top, our leader, President Bola Tinubu will be elected. At the state level, the party will be voted for at the gubernatorial, National and State Assemblies elections, by the Grace of God,’’ he said.

    The Governor promised that more projects would be executed in all the nooks and crannies of the state, irrespective of party affiliations and ethno-religious considerations.

    “Politics is different from governance. We will be fair to all,  whether  or not they voted for us, because that is the oath of office that we swore to uphold as leaders,’’ he further said.

    Sani l, who argued that leaders were not infallible and they were bound to make mistakes like anyone, pleaded with the led to  always point out their mistakes with a view  to correcting them.

    The governor reminded the APC faithful that the leaders would be held accountable in the hereafter regarding how they led the people whom God had entrusted on them.

    Prominent amongst those who decamped to APC were; former Governor of the state, Alhaji Muktar Ramalan-Yero, Sen. Shehu Sani, Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi, the gubernatorial candidate of NNPP in the 2023 General Elections and Alhaji Sani Sha’aban, also former gubernatorial candidate.

    Others were: Sen. Danjuma Laah who represented Zone three at the Senate on the platform of PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha, former National Organising Secretary of PDP and Amb. Sule Buba, former Nigeria’s Envoy to South Korea.

  • Kaduna Gov makes new appointment

    Kaduna Gov makes new appointment

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appointed the immediate past Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, Kabiru Jarimi as his Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs.

    This is contained in a statement by Ibraheem Musa Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sani.

    Jarimi is expected to bring his wealth of experience in Local Government Administration to bear on his new assignment.

    ”As the State Government ramps up its Rural Transformation Programme and  forges strategic partnerships with Local Government Councils, Sani is bringing into its fold tested, innovative and resourceful persons.

    ”While urging Jarimi to approach his responsibility with commitment, dedication and fairness, the Governor  wishes him Allah’s guidance and protection,” Musa said.

    Jarimi is an accomplished public official and strategic leader who had served for two terms as the elected Executive Chairman of Kaduna South LGA.

    He is recognised for pioneering community-centered policies, fostering sustainable development, and enhancing public service delivery.

    According to Musa, the  appointment is with immediate effect.

  • Kaduna govt to upgrade 255 PHCs

    Kaduna govt to upgrade 255 PHCs

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has promised to overhaul the health sector by remodelling and upgrading all the 255 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the state to level 2 status.

    Sani disclosed this at Kachia on Saturday while flagging-off the distribution of free essential drugs and hospital equipment for the entire PHCs in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.

    The governor said the upgraded PHCs would undertake management of uncomplicated diabetes, uncomplicated hypertension, resuscitation of severe asthma and assisted delivery in addition to other essential services.

    Sani noted with satisfaction that the present 255 PHCs in the sate were the best in the country, adding that his administration would do everything possible to ensure that Kaduna takes the lead in subnational healthcare delivery services across the country.

    “Last Thursday, Kaduna state has emerged the best performing state in Primary Health Care in the North-West Zone, as attested by ‘PHC Leadership Challenge’ in Abuja,” the governor said.

    He also pledged that the upgraded PHCs would be digitised and linked to General Hospitals across the state for Kaduna state citizens to have access to healthcare at all levels.

    The governor listed those eligible for the free drugs to include; children under five years, pregnant women as well as underprivileged.

    He, however, warned against any form of pilfering of the health commodities and equipment, while advising traditional rulers, community leaders and health personnel to monitor the items.

    In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, described the gesture as a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to reposition healthcare sector.

    According to her, the distribution of free drugs will strengthen the PHCs and improve the health sector generally.

    Earlier in a welcome address, the Chairman of Kachia local government, Dr Manzo Maigari, thanked the governor for according premium to basic health needs of people.

  • BREAKING: Kaduna Gov makes fresh appointments

    BREAKING: Kaduna Gov makes fresh appointments

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of Mr Ibraheem Musa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) in his bid to enhance service delivery.

    Mr Fabian Okoye, the governor’s Special Adviser on Research and Documentation, while announcing the appointment said it was made alongside those of other key officials across various sectors in the state.

    “These appointments were made with the aim of bringing experienced professionals into strategic roles,” he said in a statement in Kaduna on Friday.

    The new CPS is coming into his role with more that 30 years experience in journalism, and will oversee the state’s media communications.

    Other appointments are Shuaibu Bello coming in as Managing Director of Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC), and Iliya Timbuak as Managing Director of the Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA).

    Also, Dr. John Danfulani becomes the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA), while Mohammed Mubarak is the Acting Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

    Equally, Aliyu Saeed has been appointed Executive Director (Finance and Administration) at KMDC, while Muhammad Salisu is the Executive Director (Operations), Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company (KMDMC).

    Mr Shehu Ibrahim becomes the Special Assistant, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, while Falmata Abacha was named Senior Special Assistant on Social Investment.

    Abdulhadi Makarfi has also been appointed the Executive Director (Operations), Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA), with Iyal Yahaya as Executive Director (Finance and Administration) at KADEDA.

    Bashir Babajo becomes the Special Assistant (Special Duties) and Ruth Popoola the Senior Special Assistant on Financial Inclusion.

    Okoye disclosed in the statement that all the appointments were with immediate effect, with Gov. Sani urging the new appointees to apply their expertise to advance Kaduna state’s development goals.

  • Kaduna LG Poll: APC clears all 23 chairmanship, 255 councillorship seats in

    Kaduna LG Poll: APC clears all 23 chairmanship, 255 councillorship seats in

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all 23 chairmanship and 255 councilorship seats in Saturday’s local government election conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM).

    Declaring the results, the chairperson of the commission, Hajara Mohammed, said the elections saw eight political parties participating, with the APC winning 23 chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship positions.

    She added that the ruling APC won in the following local governments including Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South.

    Other local governments won by the APC, according to the Chairman, are Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kuaru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zango-Kataf and Zaria.

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    Speaking earlier shortly after casting his vote at LEA Kawo polling unit O47 in Kaduna North Local Government Area, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the elections across the state.

    He noted that the elections have been generally free, fair, and peaceful, with only minor issues reported in three polling units and wards.

    The governor emphasised the importance of local government elections, stating that turnout across the 23 local government areas was satisfactory.

    On its part, the leadership of the Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC) Kaduna chapter described the election as largely peaceful and transparent despite the late arrival of voting materials in some places.

  • Gov Sani cautions against planned protests

    Gov Sani cautions against planned protests

    Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has emphasized the importance of strategic engagement with citizens and cautioned against joining the planned nationwide protests.

    Sani at a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders on the state of Kaduna and Nigeria in general on Monday in Kaduna.

    He reiterated his administration’s commitment to the citizens’ welfare and security,  expressing  concerns about faceless groups planning protests under the guise of demanding good governance.

    Sani acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians, attributing them to years of mismanagement and corruption.

    He stressed that President Tinubu was working to reset the economy with policies aimed at sustainable growth, though some have caused temporary pain.

    The  governor emphasized efforts to rebuild trust, enhance security, and implement pro-poor policies were ongoing.

    He called the planned protests unnecessary and ill-timed, recalling that past protests in the state had often escalated into violence and destruction.

    Sani urged the stakeholders to prioritise stability and progress, advising against actions that could trigger unrest.

    He assured that the government was taking steps to address security challenges and improve socio-economic conditions.

    The governor called for unity and responsible actions to support the state’s development and the nation’s progress.

    The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Bamali, representing the traditional institution, appealed for patience and urged the communities to refrain from protesting.

    He emphasised the importance of coming together to find solutions for the issues facing the Northern region.

    Representatives from religious organizations, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and Rev. Joseph Hayab, also urged their followers to avoid protests organised by unidentified groups.

    Gumi acknowledged the constitutional right to protest but expressed concerns about potential hijacking by malicious actors.

    The State Chairmen TUC and NLC,  Abdullahi Danfulani and Mr Ayuba Suleiman, respectively,  stated that they would not participate in any protest, adding that they had not received directives from their national bodies.

    Alhaji Dayyabu Maigonjo, representing the Kaduna State market community, corroborated TUC and NLC, warning that protests could lead to theft and destruction, posing dangers to the people.

    He affirmed that the market community would not engage in such activities.