Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

“Kaduna is free of ethno-religious violence for 2 years” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Senator Uba Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, says the State has not experienced any ethno-religious or communal clashes over the past two years. Speaking at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House during the distribution of 23 vehicles to the traditional leaders yesterday, Sani attributed the absence of clashes in the state to the key role played by traditional leaders. He noted that they have been “working tirelessly, sharing intelligence with security agents and maintaining close ties with our communities”. “This is why our non-kinetic approach to addressing insecurity is effective. Without the support…

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“No worker in Kaduna earns below ₦70,000” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Gov. Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has said there is no civil servant currently earning less than the ₦70,000 national minimum wage in the State. The governor, who reiterated his antecedents as a human rights activist, further said that the least paid worker earns ₦72,000. He stated this while delivering his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration at Murtala Square, Kaduna. The Governor, however, acknowledged that what has not been resolved is the issue of incremental adjustment of salaries, promising that the issue would be resolved. “I have been…

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ASUU lauds Uba Sani over land allocation

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ASUU lauds Uba Sani

The Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for approving land for its Academia Mass Housing Estate Project. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, quoted ASUU, in a letter dated January 23, 2025, that the project will ‘’enhance staff welfare and provide civil servants with an opportunity to own homes through a rent-to-own/mortgage financing scheme’’. The letter which was signed by the president of KASU-ASUU Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited, Professor…

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Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group praises Gov. Uba Sani’s fiscal management; condemns ex-official’s policies

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RKRG defends Uba Sani2

The Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group, (RKRG) has lauded Governor Uba Sani’s efforts to steer Kaduna State out of a deep financial crisis, while sharply criticizing the fiscal policies of former governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. The RKRG, in an issued press statement yesterday, claimed that el-Rufai’s tenure, in its 8-year campaign against what it describes as “reckless mis-governance”,  left Kaduna with unsustainable debt and mis-allocated resources.  The Group’s statement points to a recent committee report that, according to RKRG, confirms allegations of fiscal irresponsibility during the former governor’s administration. Among the cited…

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Senator Uba Sani receives  Honorary Doctorate for Entrepreneurship

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Uba Sani bags honors

In a historic moment for Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, the Executive Governor, received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Entrepreneurship from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) during its convocation ceremony held yesterday.  This esteemed recognition acknowledges his unwavering commitment to human capital development and his outstanding leadership qualities, which have garnered him respect both locally and nationally. Governor Uba Sani was honored for his substantial contributions to fostering entrepreneurship and empowering individuals. Throughout his tenure in the Senate and through initiatives led by the Uba Sani Foundation, he…

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Uba Sani bags ThisDay/AriseTV ‘Governor-of-the-Year’ award

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Gov. Uba Sani bags award

In recognition of his ground-breaking efforts in restoring peace and fostering unity in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has been named “Governor of the Year” at the prestigious ThisDay/AriseTV Anniversary Awards.  The ceremony, which was held in Lagos on Monday, celebrated Governor Sani’s multi-faceted approach to tackling insecurity and driving progress across critical sectors. Giv. Sani’s administration has been lauded for achieving a significant reduction in security incidents through targeted measures that prioritize collaboration with security agencies, community leaders, and residents. His peacebuilding initiatives have revitalised troubled communities and strengthene…

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Kaduna: Gov. defends peace deal with bandits

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Gov. defends peace deal

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration’s decision to enter into a peace pact with terrorists in the State. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa Service, monitored on Monday, the governor clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue and did not involve any payments to the terrorists. He stated that his priority is to preserve lives and ensure peace. “We did not offer them any money; not even one Naira was given to them. Our priority is to ensure that our people…

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Kaduna: ‘Govt. partnering with NBTE on skills-acquisition’ – Commissioner

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Uba Sani on NBTE

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, is committed to transforming the State into the nation’s skills hub,  by providing institutions that will give artisans the requisite training and certification. The Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, who reiterated this in a press statement issued yesterday, said that the effort is part of the Governor’s policy of Human Capital Development. She also pointed out that the Governor established the Skills Development Council which comprises her ministry, Ministry of Sports Development, Ministry of Local Government Affairs as well as Ministry…

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Kaduna: “Kudan LGA’ll soon become Nigeria’s grape farming hub” – Gov. Sani  

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Gov. Sani on Kudan LGA

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said Kudan local government area will soon become the hub of grape farming in Nigeria. The Governor made the promise when he met members of the Grapes Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, (NGRAPPMAN), led by its National President, Abdullahi Dalhatu, at the weekend. He assured grape farmers that the State government will continue to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training, and support services to them in order to improve their yield per hectare. Governor Sani pledged that Kudan local government area will not…

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“Agriculture is solution to Nigeria’s challenges” –Gov. Uba Sani 

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Gov. Sani on agric

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani,  is championing a return to agriculture, describing it  as the  solution to Nigeria’s challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity.  He emphasised the importance of investing heavily in agriculture, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as a shining example.  “The President has prioritized agriculture, investing in mechanization and empowering smallholder farmers, with a goal to make Nigeria the leading producer of livestock in Africa. “Kaduna State is already making significant strides in agriculture. The 2025 budget allocates close to 10% of the total budget to the…

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