Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

Kaduna: “I can tolerate criticism, not falsehood” – Gov. Sani to Opposition

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Gov. Sani to Opposition

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has warned that his administration has zero-tolerance for conducts that will breach peace and security in Kaduna State, saying the polity is a diverse and delicate one. The Governor, who spoke while hosting heads of security agencies for Iftar, the Muslim breaking of Ramadan fast at dusk, said his administration can tolerate criticisms from the opposition but will not condone situations where the opposition spread falsehood in order to foment crisis. He pointed out that freedom of speech is not a license to spread…

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2027: Group unveils plan to deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu, Sani 

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Group unveils plan for Tinubu, Sani

A Kaduna-based political movement, ‘Mairago Vanguard for Tinubu and Uba Sani 2027’, has announced plans to mobilise massive grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it had put in place structures across the 23 local government areas of the state, three senatorial zones and down to polling units to ensure effective coordination and voter engagement. Coordinator of the movement, Suleiman Abubakar, in an issued statement, said six members have been appointed in each of the local government…

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Kaduna: 300 households benefit from Ramadan palliatives

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Kaduna Ramadan palliatives2

No fewer than 300 households across the twelve wards of Kaduna-North local government area have benefited from the distribution of Ramadan relief packages aimed at easing the burden on vulnerable families during the holy month. The palliative items comprising rice, millet, and sugar were distributed on behalf of the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as part of efforts to complement the administration’s human capital development agenda. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Mubarak Mohammed, said the initiative underscores the…

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Kaduna: Gov. restores Christian pilgrimage after 11yrs

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Gov. Xtian pilgrimage

Kaduna state has resumed its Christian pilgrimage programme after an 11-year hiatus, with 50 intending pilgrims preparing to embark on the journey under government sponsorship. The revival, announced during the 2025 orientation programme, has been welcomed by Christian faithful, who described it as a “strong statement of fairness, equity, and inclusive governance”. Head of Service in Kaduna, Jimami Baƙo commended Uba Sani, governor of the state, for bringing back the programme, noting that it reflects a leadership that values spiritual growth alongside physical and economic development. Commissioner for information in…

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Tinubu names Uba Sani ‘Renewed Hope Ambassador’, Deputy  DG

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Tinubu names Uba Sani

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as ‘Renewed Hope Ambassador’ and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across…

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Ramadan: Gov. Sani tasks clerics, media on peace campaign

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Gov. Sani tasks clerics

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion. Sani, represented by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Mu’azu Meyare, spoke at the 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Meeting organised by Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), at its National Headquarters in Kaduna. He stressed that Nigeria’s prevailing economic, security and social challenges have heightened the responsibility of religious leaders and the media to guide public discourse with wisdom, restraint and compassion.…

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Security forces rescue over 80 Kaduna abducted church worshippers, Gov. Sani confirms

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Security forces Kajuru5

A joint security operation coordinated by the Kaduna State government, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has led to the rescue of scores of worshippers abducted during a church attack in Kurmin-Wali village, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state. Governor Uba Sani confirmed on Wednesday that 82 of the kidnapped worshippers have safely regained their freedom, following the operation that began after the January 18 abduction. However, credible security sources disclosed that more than 100 victims, including women, children and infants, were…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani unveils 35km rural road

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Uba Sani unveils rural road

…Pledges FIFA-standard upgrade of A’Bello Stadium Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday commissioned the longest road project completed in the state in the last 20 years, while also unveiling plans to upgrade the iconic Ahmadu Bello Stadium to international standards, in a renewed push to expand infrastructure and social development across the state. The newly completed 35-kilometre asphaltic road cuts across Igabi, Kajuru and Chikun local government areas, linking Gadan Gayan through Gwaraji to Kujama Junction, and serving more than 76 farming communities. The project also features a…

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Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury lauds regained peace in Kaduna

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Ex Archbishop of Canterbury

The ex-Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Portal Welby, has commended Kaduna State for the significant progress it has made in restoring peace, unity and stability, noting a clear departure from the ethno-religious tensions that once defined the state. Archbishop Welby made the observation during a courtesy visit to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where he was received by the Kaduna State Governor, on the sidelines of his engagement as Guest Speaker at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Convocation Lecture. Reflecting on his first visit to Kaduna in…

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Kaduna: Gov. Sani creates 5,000 jobs to strengthen sanitation

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Gov. Sani creates 5,000 jobs

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, has launched an environmental initiative that will strengthen sanitation, which provides jobs for 5,000 youths and women across the state. Speaking at the launching of the initiative named: ‘Operation Tsafta’ on Thursday, the Governor promised that 7,000 more jobs will be created in the next couple of months. Governor Sani said that his government has procured essential equipment, including Roro-bins, dustbins, water tankers, and appropriate personal protective equipment for the programme. “These resources are intended to enhance operational effectiveness, improve safety for workers, and ensure…

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