Tag: Gov. Uba Sani

“Tinubu’s Brazil visit could unlock $30bn investments” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil has the potential to attract over $30 billion in fresh investments into Nigeria’s economy. Speaking with newsmen in Brasília, Sani disclosed that several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the visit, targeting key sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and science and technology. “We’re looking at more than 30 billion dollars in investments in agriculture, food security, aviation, and airspace collaboration between Nigeria and Brazil,” he said. The governor also noted that new agreements in diplomacy,…

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Kaduna By-Election: “Elections are won at grassroots, not on social media” – Gov. Uba Sani tells APC

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Uba Sani tells APC

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has emphasised the importance of grassroots mobilisation over social media influence, in what many see as a veiled criticism of his predecessor, NasireEl-Rufa’i. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna following the party’s victory in Saturday’s by-election, Governor Sani urged party members not to be distracted by online noise, noting that true political success lies in connecting with the people on the ground. “There is no ballot box on Twitter (X); there is no ballot box on Instagram…

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Al-Qaeda-linked kingpins capture: Gov. Uba Sani, others commend NSA

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Uba Sani commends

Former Kaduna-Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the arrest of two top leaders of Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda-linked terror group as a decisive step in the nation’s war against extremism. In a post on his X handle at the weekend, Sani commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu, and security forces for the feat, stressing that it would send a strong message to extremist networks. “The recent arrest of high-profile terrorist leaders in Northern Nigeria, as revealed by the NSA Ribaɗu, is a significant step in the fight against terrorism. They…

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Kaduna By-election: Gov. Uba Sani bombs ADC/SDP’s ‘laughable’ sabotage claims

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Gov. Uba Sani on Kaduna By election

…Labels them ‘political leftovers’ The Kaduna State Government has come out swinging, branding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) as “political leftovers” peddling “laughable lies”, after the coalition alleged that the All-Progressives Congress (APC) was plotting to sabotage Saturday’s by-elections in Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and State Constituencies in Zaria and Sabon-Gari. Addressing newsmen in Kaduna yesterday, the Commissioner of Information (Designate), Ahmed Maiyaƙi, said the coalition’s claims of vote-buying and thuggery recruitment were “desperate fabrications” by parties facing certain defeat. “Kaduna State Government has no hand…

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Uba Sani-pays rare cross-party tribute to Makarfi at 69

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Uba Sani pays tribute

In a rare show of political camaraderie, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on his 69th birthday, hailing him as a unifying figure whose legacy of inclusive governance continues to inspire. In a post on his verified Facebook account on Thursday, Governor Sani described Makarfi’s tenure (1999–2007) as “a golden chapter in Kaduna’s history”, marked by peacebuilding, justice, and the protection of lives and livelihoods. “Makarfi’s commitment to peace, equity, and development is a legacy that transcends politics. His wise…

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Progr. Govs. Forum gives Uba Sani ‘Good Governance’ award

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The Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF), has given Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, a ‘Special Recognition Award’ for exemplary leadership and transformative governance, saying that it is anchored on youth empowerment, innovation and inclusive development. The award was presented at the official opening of the PGF Quarterly Meeting of Commissioners for Youth and Sports in APC-Governed States, which was held in Kaduna. The PGF Director-General, Folorunso Aluko, said: “The award highlights Governor Sani’s unwavering dedication to progressive values and measurable development across key sectors”. The Forum described Governor Sani as…

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Kaduna: Gov. Sani appoints new MD for KSMC

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New MD for KSMC

Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed Ben Solomon Ɗalhatu Kure as the Managing Director of Kaduna State Media Corporation, (KSMC).  According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, yesterday, Kure replaces Ahmed Maiyaki who has just been appointed the Commissioner for Information. The statement said he is expected to build on Ahmed Maiyaƙi’s excellent work which has transformed the media corporation into a strategic vehicle for effective public information dissemination and management.  The Chief Press Secretary said: “Ben Kure is a public communication…

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Kaduna: Gov. Uba Sani flags-off fertilizer distribution

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Gov. Sani flags off

…Rolls out major support for 100,000 farmers Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has officially launched the 2025 Fertilizer Distribution Exercise, disbursing 400 trucks of fertilizer to 100,000 smallholder farmers across the state as part of a broader agricultural transformation agenda. The flag-off ceremony, held at Murtala Square in Kaduna, reflects the state government’s expanding commitment to food security, rural development, and inclusive economic growth. Each of the small-holder farmers will receive two bags of fertilizer free of charge, with the governor noting that Kaduna remains the only state where…

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“El-Rufa’i created insecurity in Kaduna; Gov. Uba Sani achieving peace” – Tinubu’s aide

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Tinubu’s aide on el Rufa'i

One of the top media aides to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, has accused opposition politician and immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i of bequeathing a legacy of insecurity to his successor, Governor Uba Sani. The presidential media aide, who, however, noted el-Rufai’s achievement of physical infrastructure, hailed incumbent Governor Uba Sani for achieving peace and security in the State. Although el-Rufa’i is currently spearheading the moves to oust President Tinubu in 2027 elections, his successor in office and erstwhile political godson, Uba Sani, is one of the northern…

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2027: “No governor likely to challenge Tinubu” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani says no governor may challenge President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027 because of his support for government at the sub-national levels. He said no President in Nigeria’s history has given as much support to state governors and local government administrations as President Tinubu is doing. Sani made this known yesterday, during the opening ceremony of the two-day conference organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) to strengthen engagement between government and citizens. The event was held at the Arewa House in…

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