Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

Mid-Term Mark: “From pain to progress: Kaduna’s Uba Sani hailed for his ‘People-First’ governance 

Aminu Imam
Uba Sani hailed

By Aminu Imam Two years into his tenure as Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has received high praise from Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, former Chairman of the Kaduna State APC Caucus, for what he described as a transformative leadership rooted in compassion, reform, and inclusive governance. In a powerful mid-term review issued on Friday, Ramalan, who is also the Executive Chairman Liberty Radio and Television Group, as well as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), applauded Governor Sani for…

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“Defend Democracy, keep politicians on their toes” – Gov. Uba Sani to Activists 

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Uba Sani to Activists

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised activists who are in politics to lead by example and be accountable to the people on whose mandate they are in office. The Governor also argued that “the welfare and security of the people must be our top priority. We must avoid actions that will make the people to lose faith in democracy’’. Governor Sani gave this advice at the public presentation and formal book launch written by Hon. Abdul Oroh, titled: “Demonstration of Craze: Struggles And Transition To Democracy.’’ The Governor, who…

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Kaduna ranks 1st in Transparency, E-Governance, Service Delivery

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Kaduna ranks 1st

Kaduna State has been ranked the best-governed state in Nigeria, clinching the top spot in the newly released CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI) with a score of 73%.  The ranking reflects Kaduna’s outstanding strides in transparency, e-governance, and service delivery under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani. The CGPI, published by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), evaluated all 36 states across key metrics including digital governance, public accountability, responsiveness, and administrative efficiency. Kaduna outperformed Delta (70%), Anambra (65.5%), Niger (65.1%), and Lagos (64%), among others. This…

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May 29: “Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani’s 2yrs leadership marked by development on a new level” – Chief Press Secretary 

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Uba Sani’s 2yrs leadership

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has improved the lives of the citizens of both rural and urban areas, in his two years of impactful and transformative leadership in Kaduna State. A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, stated that Kaduna State Government will be showcasing the achievements of the Governor as part of the May 29 anniversary celebrations. The statement disclosed that the anniversary celebrations commenced last Friday, where Muslim faithful prayed for peace in Kaduna State, Allah’s guidance and support to the Governor, at…

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“We lost in parts of Southern Kaduna, but our mandate is for all” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on S'Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance, emphasising that development efforts will be evenly distributed across all regions, regardless of political or electoral outcomes. Speaking during an interview on a television programme, the governor reflected on the 2023 elections, acknowledging that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) outperformed his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in several local government areas of Southern Kaduna. “Yes, I lost the election in Southern Kaduna; because many local governments voted for PDP. A few voted for APC; but still,…

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“North-West zone progressing under Tinubu’s leadership” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on N'West

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has said that the North-West geo-political zone is  faring  better under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and that the zone is the heartbeat of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Speaking at the APC North West Stakeholders meeting which held in Kaduna on Saturday, he recalled that President Tinubu ‘’took control of our nation’s affairs at one of the most difficult times in its history”. Governor Uba Sani who is the Coordinating Governor of  APC in the North West, said that the President  is…

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Kaduna establishes 1st Lithium processing plant in Nigeria

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Kaduna Lithium plant

The Kaduna State government has established a Lithium processing plant, the first of its kind in Nigeria. The State’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, disclosed this at the quarterly ministerial press briefing held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. He said the plant, located at Kangimi village along the Kaduna-Jos road, has a capacity of producing more than 30,000 tonnes of lithium per day. The commissioner said the state government is repositioning the solid minerals sector to generate more revenue, create jobs and check the activities of…

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Kaduna: Queen Amina Alumni commend Gov. Uba Sani over land revocation

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Queen Amina

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has been commended for revoking the sale of Queen Amina College Staff Quarters and other plots of land within the school, demonstrating commitment to preserving educational infrastructure in Kaduna State. The commendation was conveyed via a  letter of appreciation by Queen Amina College Old Students Association, signed by Rahila Ogiji, the Assistant Secretary of the Association. The statement read in part We write to convey our heartfelt appreciation to Your Excellency for your prompt and decisive intervention in revoking the sales of Queen Amina College…

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“Kaduna is driving Nigeria’s food security” – Gov. Uba Sani 

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Gov. Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has unveiled a sweeping vision of agricultural transformation anchored on structured policies, mechanized farming, and youth engagement—positioning the State as a national pacesetter in agri-business development. The Governor made this known on Tuesday, at the official launch of the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism, (NAPM), held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Speaking before a high-powered audience that included Vice-President Kashim Shettima, fellow governors, Ministers, and Development Partners, he highlighted Kaduna’s shift from subsistence farming to a market-driven model.  The Governor outlined…

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Kaduna: Gov. Uba Sani bags ‘2025 Good Governance’ award

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Gov. Sani bags award

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has clinched the ‘2025 Good Governance Award’ (Peace Building and Development), presented by the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during its Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards 2025, which was held at Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. The NUJ lauded the governor’s bold strides in restoring peace to Kaduna, once a hotbed of ethnic and religious conflict, crediting him with turning the state into a model of harmony and security. “He inherited a state in turmoil but swiftly rebuilt trust, unity and…

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