Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, who represented Nigeria at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showcased Kaduna’s transformation story to a global audience comprising over 150 mayors, governors, and 300 city leaders from Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and Africa.
The Summit, themed: “Collaborate. Inspire. Transform”, provided a platform for global city leaders to exchange ideas and strategies aimed at driving sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-led urban growth.
In his presentation, titled: “Building Partnerships for Shared Prosperity”, Governor Sani highlighted Kaduna State’s progress in urban renewal, agricultural transformation, and social protection.
He said the state’s development model is anchored on expanding opportunities, protecting the vulnerable, and empowering citizens to thrive.
The governor, whi also featured on Expo City Dubai’s flagship podcast, where he discussed “Transforming Northern Nigeria: Leadership, Innovation and Social Impact”, underscored the importance of effective leadership and technology-driven governance in unlocking the potential of people and cities.
During the summit, Sani held a bilateral meeting with the Director-General of the Dubai Municipality, Marwan Bin Galita. Their discussions focused on collaboration in waste-to-energy innovation, sustainable waste management, and modern urban planning.
Both parties agreed to strengthen technical cooperation and knowledge exchange to support Kaduna’s transition to a green and circular economy.
Governor Sani said Kaduna’s participation at the APCS 2025 reflects the state’s readiness to engage globally, innovate locally, and position itself as a model of sustainable development and inclusive growth in Nigeria and beyond.
