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Governor Uba Sani has presented a budget proposal of N790 billion for the year 2025, which prioritizes critical sectors like infrastructure, human capital development, security, and agriculture.

Presenting the draft budget at the chambers of the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday, the Governor said that his administration adopted a conservative but strategic approach to resource allocation, given the prevailing financial headwinds.

The governor disclosed that the 2025 budget earmarked N553 billion for capital expenditure, while N237 billion is for Recurrent Expenditure.

According to him, ‘’the capital allocation reflects our continued focus on infrastructure, with particular emphasis on rural roads, healthcare facilities, education infrastructure, and housing projects.

‘’We have deliberately focused on projects that will have a lasting impact on the economic well-being of our citizens,’’ the governor further emphasized.

Governor Uba Sani pointed out that N206.6 billion has been allocated to education, representing 26.14% of the 2025 budget proposal.

“This will fund the construction of new schools, the rehabilitation of existing ones, the recruitment and capacity development of teachers, and the provision of learning materials,’’ he added.

The Health sector has been allocated N127 billion, which is 16.07% of the budget, Governor Uba Sani said, explaining that the amount will be used “to upgrade our healthcare facilities, procure medical equipment, and expand our mobile healthcare services, ensuring that no community is left behind in access to quality healthcare.”

The governor said that N106 billion, which is 13.14% of the 2025 budget, has been earmarked for Infrastructure, adding that the administration will “focus on completion of ongoing road construction, rural electrification, water supply and other critical public works across the State.”

He said that N74 billion or 9. 36% of the budget will be devoted to agriculture, promising that ‘’we will invest in agricultural innovation, providing support for smallholder farmers, promoting agro-processing, and expanding irrigation projects.’’

According to him, N11.2 billion has been allocated for Security to enhance ‘’the capacity of our state security agencies, purchasing equipment, and supporting community policing efforts.’’

Governor Uba Sani also said that Social Welfare has been allocated N9.8 billion or 1.24% of next year’s budget, to cover ‘’the expansion of social safety nets, including support for the elderly, women and children under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, as well as other social interventions programmes targeted at the poor and vulnerable, to be conducted by the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.’’

He said that the 2025 draft Budget represents a bold commitment to the future of Kaduna State.

The governor said: “It is a reflection of our determination to drive inclusive development, create jobs, improve infrastructure, and invest in the people of Kaduna State. We remain steadfast in our resolve to build a state that is safe, prosperous, and equitable for all.’’

The governor reminded: ‘’The budget process has been consultative, and we have engaged widely with the people of Kaduna State to ensure that the budget reflects their aspirations, addresses their concerns, and lays a solid foundation for long-term development.

He thanked the legislators and all stakeholders for their contributions and support, adding that ‘’the feedback from the Town Hall meetings, engagements with civil society groups, and inputs from various sectors have been invaluable in shaping the framework of the 2025 draft budget.’’

While urging the House of Assembly to give the budget the necessary support it deserves, he promised that they would “work together to turn these plans into reality.’’

‘’The 2025 fiscal year will be a year of transformation, and with your cooperation, we shall continue to make Kaduna State a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,’’ he added.

Governor Uba Sani also highlighted his administration’s achievements in 2024 in the areas of safety and security, upgrade of infrastructure, housing development, trade and investment, agriculture, Human Capital Development, Health and Social Welfare.

On Safety and Security, he said that the government has recruited and trained 7,000 Personnel of the Kaduna Vigilance Service (KADVS) to enhance security across the State.

‘’We distributed 150 Hillux Security Vehicles and 500 Patrol Motorcycles to all security operatives in the State. We constructed the maiden Kaduna State Forensic Laboratory and Training Center,’’ he added.

The Governor said that his administration has ‘’recorded major milestones in the conflict – impacted Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kachia, Kajuru and Kagarko LGAs.”

‘’Through the efforts of the Peace Dialogue Group established by the Kaduna State Government in collaboration with federal agencies and security services, peace has returned to Birnin Gwari.

‘’I was in Birnin Gwari on Thursday, 28th November 2028 to reopen the famous and strategic Kara Livestock Market, thus signalling the commencement of commercial activities. The long abandoned Birnin Gwari Road is now back to life,’’ he added.

He said Kaduna State is partnering with local and international investors to frontally address our housing deficit, adding that ‘’we have successfully reduced housing deficit in the state through the development of 300 housing units at Millennium City, Kaduna.’’

‘’The first phase of the construction of mass housing for the less privileged at Kaduna Economic City is about 95% completed. This project is a partnership between Qatar Charity and the Kaduna State Government,’’ he said.

Governor Uba Sani disclosed that his government has attracted over $503 million worth of actualized investments to the State. Amongst them are 4 Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), namely: Sunagrow International Oil Ltd for the construction of $50 Million Soya Bean Oil Refining Plant, StarAgric West Africa Ltd for the establishment of the Kaduna Agri-Market System Initiative, Qatar Sanabil Kaduna Economic City Project, and Ming Xing Lithium Processing Plant.”

“We are finalising arrangements for the commencement of the Special Agricultural Processing Zone (SAPZ), a partnership between the Kaduna State Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB),’’ he added.

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The Kaduna State Government, through the Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency (KADEDA), has supported 8,649 nano and micro businesses with grants to expand their business operations, he disclosed.

The governor said: ‘’The support ranged from N300,000, N200,000, N150,000, N100,000, to N50,000. The A Kori Talauchi program, led by the Kaduna State Government, empowered 4,912 underserved women across the state.’’

‘’In the Second Phase of palliative distribution, 128 trucks of Rice and Maize were distributed. A total of N4.2 Billion in cash was distributed to the less privileged. N6.6 Billion was spent on payment of pension and gratuities, as well as death benefits.

“The State Government provided relief materials to over 40,000 Internally Displaced Persons across Kaduna State under the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA). 500 Women, Youths and Food Vendors were trained on briquette making to reduce the use of Charcoal and Other Carbon Related Fuel,’’ he added

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has advised elected local government chairmen to distribute dividends of democracy equitably without prejudice to political affiliation, gender, religious beliefs or ethnic background.

The Governor, who gave this advice at the swearing in ceremony of the chairmen at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Friday, enjoined them to be transparent and accountable in the handling of public finances.

Sani said: ‘’You are taking charge as captains of local governments when the third tier of government has been granted financial autonomy.

‘’Your allocation from the Federation Account will be public knowledge, necessitating transparency and accountability. Be available, accessible, responsive and fair in your dealings “

According to him, local government chairmen are grassroots leaders who are closest to the people, so they should be the people’s voices, advocates, and champions.

‘’Listen to their concerns, address their fears, and harness their potentials. Empower the people to participate in governance and ensure their voices are heard. In the words of Robert W. Flack: “Local government is the foundation of democracy; if it fails, democracy will fail.’’’’, he pointed out.

The Governor implored the chairmen to provide ‘’rural infrastructure, boosting agriculture, building and upgrading health centers and primary schools, enhancing economic and social services and ensuring sustainable natural resource use.’’

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Sani also enjoined them to align with the State Government’s rural transformation agenda and link up communities not covered by state roads.

‘’During your campaigns, you engaged with communities, listened to their concerns, and received feedbacks on their needs. I charge you to prioritize these needs, guided by the principles of equity, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.

“You are assuming office at a critical time when our people expect a great deal from politicians and leaders. It is your responsibility to restore their faith in politics and local governance,’’ he reminded.

While congratulating the chairmen, he urged the people of Kaduna State to hold their ‘’leaders accountable, demand transparency, participate in the budgeting process, and insist on quality service delivery.’’

The Governor pointed out that the people’s ‘’engagement is crucial to ensuring transparency, accountability, and quality service delivery in the local governments.’’

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has reassured the government was working hard to address the economic and security challenges bedeviling the country.

The Governor gave the assurance during a Special Juma’at prayer session to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary at the famous Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna.

He however charged Nigerians to be patriotic, saying they don’t have any other country other than Nigeria.

Sani, who was represented during the prayers by the Secretary to the Government of Kaduna State, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, assured the economic and security challenges bedeviling the country will soon become history.

According to the Governor: “We are assuring Nigerians that, the government is working hard to surmount the challenges posed by the economy and security concerns. 

“As Nigerians, we should know that, we don’t have any other country other than Nigeria, so we have to build the Country and building the Country starts from loving our country and being patriotic.

“Governor Uba Sani is grateful for the support he has received so far from the people of Kaduna State and their prayers. He is a Governor who knows the enormity of his responsibilities and he ready to deliver on these responsibilities. 

“The Governor has rededicated himself to delivering the responsibilities resting on his shoulders, by ensuring that the welfare of the citizens of Kaduna State remain his topmost priority.

“He is urging the people of Kaduna to continue to pray for Nigeria and the leadership at the national and state level, so that, Allah will ease the challenges facing the country,” he said.

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Leading the Special Prayer hundreds of Muslim Faithfuls, the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Mosque, Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad emphasised on the need for the Muslim Ummah to always be patriotic about their motherland, highlighting how Prophet Muhammad was attached to the Holy land of Makkah when he was asked to migrate.  

While tasking the leaders to take full charge of their responsibilities in manning the affairs of the nation, the Chief Imam admonished the citizens to always put their country first as everyone has a role to play in bringing about the socio-economic development of the Nation.

The Special Juma’at prayer attracted Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the Director General Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor on Administration, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters, Abdurrahman Zakaraiyya amd other state governemnt officials.

Governor Uba Sani led Kaduna state government has commenced extensive reconstruction, remodelling, and equipping of nine general hospitals that have languished for over 20 years.

The Acting Special Adviser to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Implementation, and Results Delivery, Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi disclosed this on Monday, September 2, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna.

According to him, the central focus of the transformative effort was the General Hospital in Maigana, located in the Soba Local Government Area, which is undergoing a thorough overhaul.

”Under the visionary leadership of Senator Uba Sani, the state administration has taken on the critical task of upgrading these long-overlooked healthcare facilities”, he said.

He further explained that the ongoing transformation of the General Hospital in Maigana is expected to serve as a model for enhancing the quality of healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery throughout Kaduna State.

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“This ambitious initiative has carefully selected 3 general hospitals from each Senatorial Zone to benefit equitably from the upgrades.

“The following hospitals have been earmarked for this vital project in their respective zones:Zone 1:General Hospital Ikara, ⁠General Hospital Maigana, Soba LGA; General Hospital Saminaka, Lere LGA; Zone 2:General Hospital Rigasa, Igabi LGA. ⁠General Hospital Giwa, Giwa LGA; General Hospital Sabon Tasha, Chikun LGA; General Hospital Gwantu, Sanga LGA, ⁠Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Hospital, Kafanchan, Jema’a LGA and ⁠General Hospital Kachia, Kachia LGA,” he said.

He added that the strategic selection of these hospitals underscores Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to equitable leadership and the balanced development of healthcare infrastructure across the state by addressing the long-standing disparities in healthcare access and quality among different regions.

“This extensive reconstruction and remodelling initiative was not merely about physical improvements but also equipping these facilities with modern medical technology and resources necessary for delivering high-quality healthcare services.

“This comprehensive approach is anticipated to significantly enhance patient care and outcomes, ensuring that residents of Kaduna State have access to the medical services they need,” he stressed.

He disclosed that, in the same vein, more Hospitals across other Local government areas are being scheduled for remodelling, reconstruction, and equipping for improved healthcare across Kaduna State.

“As these projects progress, the Kaduna State Government remains dedicated to transparency and community engagement, keeping the public informed and involved in transforming their healthcare facilities, stressing this initiative represents a significant step forward in rebuilding and strengthening the healthcare system in Kaduna, ultimately fostering a healthier and more resilient population,” he stated.

…announces social programmes for children, aged, rural women

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has assured that his administration will continue to develop creative and innovative strategies to pull citizens of the State of poverty.

The governor announced his administration’s three flagship social protection programmes for children, aged and women in rural areas.

The governor, who stated this on Tuesday, August 27, while addressing the maiden Kaduna State Social Protection Summit at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, said his government has impacted the lives of the citizens through our social protection programmes, but there is room for improvement.

According to Governor Sani, “We must continue to refine our processes and come up with creative and innovative strategies to pull our citizens out of poverty.

“Since we assumed office in May 2023, we have placed a high premium on bringing succour to the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State. We have been carrying out pro-poor measures to bring needed relief to our citizens.

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“A few days after I took the oath of office, I signed an Executive Order on Financial Inclusion to address the exclusion of the poor, under-served and vulnerable from financial services and ensure that they benefit from social intervention programs of Kaduna State and the Federal Government.

“The aim is to empower people with tools like savings accounts, credit, insurance, and digital payment options, enabling them to participate in the formal financial system, manage their finances, and build economic resilience.

“We set for ourselves the target of facilitating the opening of 2.5 million bank accounts for poor, vulnerable and underserved citizens of Kaduna State. Through our efforts, 2 million bank accounts have been opened. We are working assiduously to ensure that bank accounts are opened for the remaining 500,000 less-privileged citizens of Kaduna State.

“I also signed into law the State Social Security Bill and the Kaduna State Social Investment Programmes Bill which created an agency to coordinate all national and sub-national social protection interventions in the State.

“We have developed a credible Social Register for Social Intervention Programs. Because of the effective implementation of the Executive Order on Financial Inclusion, especially the opening of bank accounts and development of a credible Social Register, our previously excluded citizens are now able to benefit from Kaduna State and Federal Government’s social intervention programs.

“Our administration’s 3 Flagship Social Protection Programmes are Kaduna State Universal Child Grant Programme ii. Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme for Women in Rural Areas, and iii. Kaduna State Old-Age Social Pension Scheme for the Informal Sector.

“We have sustained our progress in the area of social interventions through the forging of strategic partnerships with national and international partners. Our partnership with the Government of the United Kingdom in Nigeria culminated in the signing of the Mutual Accountability Framework For Socio-Economic Development (MAF) this year.

“As you are aware, the MAF is a blueprint for socio-economic development covering economic transformation, governance, health, education and social protection. This high-level Summit with the theme “Rethinking Social Protection Systems: Building Integrated Systems for Comprehensiveness and Financial Inclusion” is therefore a major step that will showcase to the world what we are doing in Kaduna State in the area of Social Protection.

“We require support and cooperation in the following areas: Enhancing and increasing the coverage of key programmes around governance; Improving the delivery of basic services for the poor with a focus on health, education and social protection; Supporting economic recovery through inclusive growth and development with particular focus on social protection systems strengthening and youth employment, as well as climate-smart development; and Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy for the Poor and Vulnerable,” he said.

The Governor acknowledged the contributions made by our implementing partners like the World Bank, Save the Children International, GAIN, and UNICEF, as well as the indigenous Kaduna Social Protection Accountability Coalition for co-organizing the Summit with the Kaduna State Government, and for their dedication to the wellbeing of all residents of the State.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investment, Bridget Suleiman Adamu stressed that the summit was aimed at providing a platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue. 

According to her, the summit is not merely a gathering; it is an opportunity for all of stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions about the strategies that will shape the future of social protection in Kaduna State.

“We can create systems that are more effective, more inclusive, and better aligned with the needs of our people. By leveraging financial inclusion and the social register. We seek to generate far-reaching recommendations that will accelerate the adoption and utilization of social protection. These recommendations are not intended to be mere words on paper; they represent actionable steps that, when implemented, will lead to a more robust and responsive social protection system,” he said.

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reiterated his commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in rural areas, marking the start of the reconstruction for the 21.85-kilometre Pambeguwa-Kauru road.

According to him, the road, which has been dilapidated for nearly two decades, is a key project aimed at revitalizing the region’s economy.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Sani underscored the road’s importance, stating, “This road is vital for boosting the economies of Pambeguwa, Kauru, Kubau, and the surrounding areas.”

He emphasised that the road would improve access to markets for local farmers, who are central to the region’s agricultural output and food security.

The governor pointed out that inadequate infrastructure has long hindered farmers from efficiently transporting their produce, leading to significant post-harvest losses and restricted access to essential services.

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He said: “The living conditions in these areas have deteriorated due to poor infrastructure. Our Rural Transformation Agenda is aggressively being pursued as it holds the key to unlocking the enormous potential of the state’s agricultural and informal sectors.”

He added that the construction of the road will indirectly also address the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity.

The governor emphasised the administration’s broader goal of bridging the urban-rural divide by upgrading road infrastructure across the state, which would help curb rural-urban migration, enhance the dignity of residents, and create opportunities for both people and businesses.

He, however, called on the community to cooperate fully with the contractors to ensure the timely completion of the road project, adding that the road, once completed, would not only reduce post-harvest losses and transportation costs but also provide employment opportunities for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labour during the construction period.

Earlier, the Emir of Kauru, Alhaji Ya’u Shehu Usman commended the Governor for coming to address the challenge that has bedevilled the community of Kauru for decades.