Tag: Kaduna State

Liberty TVR names Uba Sani ‘Governor of the Year 2025’

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LibertyTVR Uba Sani

Liberty Television and Radio, (Liberty TVR) has named Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, as its ‘Governor of the Year 2025’, citing his reform-driven leadership, inclusive governance style, and notable strides in security and development. Liberty TVR’s Editorial Board comprising  senior media professionals, which approved the decision, described the governor as one of Nigeria’s most impactful leaders over the past two years.  The award, from Nigeria’s leading free-to-air satellite news and current affairs station, recognises what the organisation called Governor Sani’s ‘people-centred approach’ to governance and his success in stabilising…

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Kaduna climbs to 2nd in ‘Ease of-Doing-Business’ ranking under Uba Sani

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Kaduna climbs to 2nd

Kaduna State has recorded a major governance milestone, rising from 8th to 2nd position in the latest national ‘Ease-of-Doing-Business’ ranking, a development the state government says reflects deliberate reforms and people-centred leadership under Governor Uba Sani. In a statement issued yesterday, the Governor’s Office described the leap as the outcome of “quiet but consistent” policy choices aimed at making Kaduna more business-friendly for entrepreneurs, investors and small traders. According to the statement, signed by Suleiman Abubakar, Senior Special Assistant on Research, Documentation and Strategy-II to the Governor, “The administration has…

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Uba Sani vows to build inclusive Kaduna ‘where diversity thrives’

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Uba Sani vows

Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has reiterated his commitment to building a state where diversity is a source of strength and every citizen can pursue a life of dignity and opportunity. The Governor, who made this known as the Chief Host at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Aid Group of Islam, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), at the weekend, noted that his vision is anchored on unity, peace, and sustainable development. He further said that this commitment has guided his administration’s prioritisation of security, restoration of confidence, and enabling…

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Kaduna set to generate ₦120bn IGR in 2026

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Kaduna on IGR

Kaduna State has set an internally generated revenue (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) expected to play a key role.  The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, disclosed this at the Service’s annual performance review, work plan and strategic retreat, explaining that while the state government approved N74 billion for KADIRS, the Service raised its internal target to ₦80.09 billion to motivate staff to exceed benchmarks. He added that the proposed 2026 budget by the Kaduna State Planning…

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Kaduna extends free CNG bus scheme indefinitely

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Kaduna extends CNG

Kaduna State government has extended its free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit scheme indefinitely, citing its “overwhelming positive impact” on residents. The state Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, disclosed this in an issued statement yesterday, saying Governor Uba Sani approved the extension after reviewing an assessment report on the scheme’s performance from July to November 2025. Maiyaƙi said the 100 CNG-powered buses operating across 200 designated stops transported more than 1.4 million passengers within the five-month period, saving households an estimated ₦1.39bn in transport costs. The commissioner further said:…

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“We won’t allow criminals to dictate pace of events in Kaduna” – Gov. Sani

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Gov. Sani

…As Army, stakeholders unveil joint security strategy Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has vowed that criminals will not be allowed to dictate the pace of events in the state, as the Nigerian Army, alongside other security agencies and key stakeholders, unveiled a new joint security strategy to tackle resurging threats across the state. Represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Sule Shu’aibu (SAN), Governor Sani made the declaration during a high-level security engagement convened in Kaduna by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani clinches NTA’s ‘Governor of the Year’ award

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…As $200m China poultry deal promises 350,000 jobs Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, is ending 2025 on a strong note as he secures a landmark $200 million agricultural partnership with China – hours after being named the ‘Best Performing Governor of 2025’ by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Kaduna Network Centre. This is just as the governor has concluded arrangements with the Chinese Government to sign a final agreement on a pioneering Model Integrated Poultry Development Project expected to create 350,000 direct and indirect jobs and generate over $450…

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Kaduna free bus scheme moves 1.4m passengers

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Kaduna free bus scheme

…Saves residents ₦1.39bn in 5 months Kaduna State’s free compressed natural gas (CNG), bus scheme has conveyed more than 1.4 million passengers and saved the residents an estimated ₦1.39 billion in transport fares between July and November 2025, the state government has revealed. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday in Kaduna, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, said the assessment was conducted to measure the impact of the free-ride initiative introduced by Governor Uba Sani. He said the data showed strong uptake that exceeded initial projections. Maiyaƙi explained that…

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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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Kaduna: Govt. declares every month’s last Saturday as sanitation day

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Kaduna govt. sanitation day

The Kaduna State government has designated the last Saturday of every month as state-wide Sanitation Day, unveiling a renewed environmental campaign aimed at improving public health, curbing flooding, and tackling sanitation-related risks across the state. In a statement issued yesterday by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, the government announced that the maiden exercise will hold on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. The initiative forms part of Governor Uba Sani’s preventive strategy to strengthen environmental safety and promote a cleaner, more resilient Kaduna. Speaking on…

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