Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

Uba Sani presents 2026 Budget of ₦985.9bn to Kaduna Assembly

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Uba Sani presents

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦985.9 billion to the Kaduna State House of Assembly, describing it as a people-centred financial plan to consolidate ongoing reforms in security, infrastructure, education and rural development sectors. Presenting the proposal before lawmakers at Lugard Hall yesterday, the Governor said the draft budget was not just a constitutional obligation, but “a solemn civic engagement” anchored on transparency, equity and the welfare of citizens. Governor Sani said that the 2026 budget was drawn up through one of the widest…

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“North can solve its problems” – Gov. Sani

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Gov. Sani on Arewa

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, says the North has sufficient human resources to address its development challenges if its elites unite and take decisive action. The Governor stated this yesterday when the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), led by its Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Ɗalhatu (Wazirin Dutse), paid him a courtesy visit. The ACF is a prominent pan-Northern socio-cultural organisation which advocates for the political and economic interests of the North. Over the years, it has promoted inter‑regional dialogue, investment in education and infrastructure, and…

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Kaduna Govt., China sign $450m deal to boost food security

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KDSG, China sign deal

Kaduna State has secured a $450 million agricultural investment with the Chinese government to establish the Nigeria–China Poultry Project — a landmark initiative expected to create over 350,000 jobs, boost food security, and accelerate industrial growth. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the Kaduna State Ministry of Information said the project would make Kaduna the pilot host state, and deepen economic cooperation between Nigeria and China in the agricultural sector. “Kaduna State is set to host the pilot phase of the landmark Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a transformative $450…

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Defections: “Kaduna now one big political family” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Gov. Uba Sani on defections

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, says the growing wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) shows that the state has become “one big family” united under the ruling party. Sani stated this at the weekend, during a mega rally held at the Kafanchan Township Stadium. The rally saw the defection of Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP- Kaduna South) and three other lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Other defectors included Rep. Daniel Amos, member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, and the  Hon. Ali Kalat, of the…

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Gov. Uba Sani showcases Kaduna’s transformation at 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Dubai Summit

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Gov. Uba Sani showcases

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…

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“Uba Sani is God-sent; saved Kaduna from crisis, carnage” – Fani-Kayode

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FFK on Uba Sani

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as a “God-sent leader”, whose emergence was a divine intervention to restore peace, unity, and justice in the state. Fani-Kayode stated this at the weekend, during the 35th Anniversary Synod of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). He said Sani’s administration had begun to heal the wounds of mistrust, discrimination, and insecurity that affected the state in the past. “The Governor you have today came as a consequence of prayer. I have…

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2027: “APC’ll secure 95% of votes in 2027” – Kaduna Gov. Sani assures Tinubu

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Kaduna Gov. Sani assures Tinubu

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will capture 95 percent of the votes in the state during the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration at the weekend, at a mega rally held at Murtala Square, Kaduna, where 4 members of the state’s House of Assembly, 5 members of the 10th House of Representatives, and thousands of their supporters officially defected to the APC. With the new defections, the APC now holds 13 of Kaduna’s 16 seats in the…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani strengthens APC base with thousands of PDP defectors

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Uba Sani strengthens APC base

Kaduna City stood still yesterday, as a mammoth crowd of jubilant supporters and decampees stormed the historic Murtala Square to declare loyalty to the state Governor,  Uba Sani and the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). The massive event, described by political watchers as one of the biggest grassroots mobilisations in recent history, saw thousands of former members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) formally defect to the APC under the unifying leadership of Governor Sani. The carnival-like atmosphere reflected the Governor’s growing influence and the broad acceptance of his inclusive…

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Kaduna tops 2025 Transparency, Integrity Index

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Uba Sani flags off

Kaduna State Government has again emerged as Nigeria’s most transparent and accountable state, topping the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index, (TII). The index was released by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), with support from the MacArthur Foundation. This marks the second consecutive year Kaduna has clinched the No. 1 position, reinforcing its reputation for openness, accountability, and institutional integrity. According to the report, Kaduna scored 49.08% to retain first place nationally, ahead of Kano’s 46.86% and Osun’s 45.97%. The state also recorded the highest score in…

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Kaduna-Abuja highway: Transport employers commend Gov. Sani’s intervention

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KD Abuja road

Transport operators and their employees have expressed renewed optimism about the speedy completion of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway, following the intervention of Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani. In an issued statement yesterday, the Kaduna State chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Hon. Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, praised Governor Sani for meeting with the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to fast-track the completion of the project. Jalaludeen, who also serves as RTEAN’s North-West vice-president, described the expressway as a major gateway to the North-West and North-East geo-political…

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