Kaduna April 23, 2025
By Jamila Nasiru Abdullahi, Kaduna
A civic group, the Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly (USLEPSA), has declared Kaduna State a benchmark for transparent and purposeful governance under Governor Uba Sani, citing rapid development across key sectors within just 21 months of his administration.
Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, USLEPSA spokesperson, Hadiza Mohammed, praised the governor’s “no-excuses” leadership style, crediting his administration with fiscal discipline, transparency, and tangible results.
“Governor Uba Sani didn’t come to make excuses—he came to make a difference,” she said. “Kaduna is no longer a story of abandoned dreams but a living example that good governance is achievable, even in difficult times.”
Water, Infrastructure, and Education Milestones
Among the administration’s flagship initiatives is a N100 billion investment in the water sector, with N35 billion earmarked for 2025 and a target of 100% water access by December. The state has also cleared a N1.3 billion electricity debt that had stalled water treatment facilities and paid off an N800 million backlog in Water Corporation staff salaries.
Infrastructure development is also underway, with 78 new roads spanning 775 kilometers initiated across all 23 local government areas. Twenty-one key roads are already completed. The long-abandoned Kaduna Bridge, linking Kabala Costain to Aliyu Makama Road, has been rehabilitated to decongest Ahmadu Bello Way.
In education, the government has built 62 new secondary schools and 2,326 classrooms, recruited 2,000 teachers, and distributed over 30,000 student desks and 3,700 teacher chairs. Tertiary tuition fees have been reduced by 50% to ease the financial burden on students.
Healthcare, Agriculture, and Worker Welfare
Twelve general hospitals are undergoing major upgrades, while primary health centres across the state have been brought to Level 2 standards through improved equipment and facilities.
In agriculture, 41,693 farmers have benefited from input support, including the distribution of 240,000 bags of fertilizer using 500 trucks. Agriculture now contributes 42% of Kaduna’s GDP and received 9.5% of the state’s 2025 budget.
The administration has also addressed worker welfare by clearing N6.9 billion in pension arrears and launching a N500 million revolving loan scheme for civil servants, with a 5% interest rate.
Investment Inflow and Revenue Reforms
Between 2023 and 2024, Kaduna attracted $503 million in foreign investments, with partnerships formed with global firms such as Huawei and Qatar Charity. Diplomatic engagements are ongoing with the USA, Italy, and Cuba to further drive investment in agriculture, health, and industry.
To promote financial inclusion, the administration signed an Executive Order that led to the opening of over two million new bank accounts for rural residents.
Internally Generated Revenue has also seen significant improvement, driven by digital reforms and expenditure tracking. A strategic audit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) helped plug financial leakages. The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) generated a record N19.27 billion.
Social Empowerment
The administration’s anti-poverty programme, “A Kori Talauci,” has supported nearly 5,000 underprivileged women with grants ranging from N50,000 to N300,000. Meanwhile, vocational cities and the Panteka innovation centre are under development to foster skills and innovation. Victims of insecurity and disasters are also receiving targeted support.
USLEPSA concluded that Kaduna under Governor Uba Sani offers a compelling case study of leadership committed to impact, urging other states to adopt similar governance models.
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