Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

Kaduna: Uba Sani clinches gov’ship ticket with 459,393 affirmation votes

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Uba Sani clinches gov'ship ticket

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state during the exercise monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The primary election attracted top APC leaders, elected officials, delegates and supporters from the 23 local government areas of the state. Announcing the result…

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Kaduna APC Gov’ship Primary: Uba Sani secures APC ticket with over 459 affirmation votes

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Uba Sani secures APC ticket

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing an overwhelming 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held yesterday. Governor Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received a resounding endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state in what party leaders described as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership, performance and political direction. The primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), drew top APC…

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Kaduna pushes dual transformation drive with rice revolution, digital skills expansion

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Kaduna pushes digital skills

Kaduna state  governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed the state’s ambition to become a leading hub for agricultural transformation and youth-driven innovation, as the state emerged as a pilot beneficiary of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) ‘Rice Transformation Initiative’, while also expanding vocational digital skills training for young people. The governor received the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulLateef Shittu, and his delegation during a strategic working visit focused on deepening collaboration under the ‘State-Led Rice Transformation Initiative’. Kaduna’s selection as a pilot state follows what officials described as notable…

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Insecurity: Kaduna unveils disarmament, reintegration committee

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Kaduna unveils committee

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Monday inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Peace and Security Committee, declaring that his administration would provide the necessary political will to ensure its success. The initiative, facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism Centre, marks the first time such a committee is being established at the subnational level in the country. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the governor recalled that Kaduna had only recently emerged from a period of intense insecurity, when bandits, kidnappers…

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Workers Day: ‘We’re partners in progress’, Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

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Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has said that the Kaduna Light Rail Project which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Thursday will complement his administration’s efforts at easing transportation for workers in the State. The Governor said that his government recognised the economic pressures that workers face in the wake of subsidy reforms. Sani who made the remarks on the occasion of Workers’ Day celebration at Murtala Square on Friday, pointed out that ‘’Our relationship with organised labour has been constructive and we remain committed to sustaining this…

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Kaduna butchers back APC, endorse Gov. Uba Sani

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Kaduna butchers endorse Uba Sani

Members of the Kaduna Butchers Association, Kabala Branch, have defected from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (ADC), declaring support for Governor Uba Sani. The defectors were received at the campaign office of the governor by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Sadiq Mamman-Lagos, who also serves as Director-General of the Senator Uba Sani Support Group. Speaking on behalf of the group, the leader of the delegation, Suleiman Sale Ɗan Kabo, said their decision was based on the governor’s developmental strides, inclusive style of governance and…

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Ekiti election: APC appoints Gov. Uba Sani as campaign council chairman

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APC appoints Uba Sani

All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, as chairman of its campaign council for the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 24, 2026, signed by Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the party, on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC). The party said Sani’s selection was based on his “distinguished leadership, political experience, and commitment” to the APC. It expressed confidence that under his leadership, the campaign would be effectively coordinated to secure victory at the poll. The…

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“You’ve renewed our hope” — Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani over ₦4.29bn payout

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Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani

The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded Governor Uba Sani for approving the release of ₦4.289 billion for the settlement of long-standing pension liabilities, describing the move as a major step toward restoring retirees’ confidence in government. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the union said the disbursement, which covers gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights, has brought renewed relief and optimism to thousands of pensioners and families of deceased civil servants who had endured years of financial uncertainty. The NUP noted that many…

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Kaduna: “I inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps from el-Rufa’i” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has declared that he inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps and weak social indicators from the administration of Nasir el-Rufa’i, former governor of the state. Governor Sani made the comment at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during the ‘Nigeria Public Relations Week’, in Kaduna. The workshop was themed: ‘From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope’. Participants included Commissioners, Special Advisers, counsellors and Permanent Secretaries. According to the…

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“APC must tell its story as ‘opposition plots anarchy’ ” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on APC

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify efforts in communicating the achievements of the party, warning that opposition elements are allegedly working to destabilize the country. Speaking in a recent address during a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Governor stressed the need for party loyalists and supporters to actively engage citizens and counter what he described as “deliberate misinformation and…

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