Uba Sani Inherits Insecurity, Infrastructure Gaps in Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna expressed that he inherited significant challenges, including insecurity and infrastructure gaps, from his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. He made these remarks during a workshop organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Kaduna.

Sani emphasized his administration's commitment to addressing these issues through a framework built around seven strategic pillars, which include security, infrastructure, investment in agriculture, human capital development, and citizen engagement. He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance security, such as establishing a military base in Giwa, deploying 150 operational vehicles and 500 motorcycles, and forming a joint task force to combat street crime and banditry.

Sani also reported progress in education and healthcare, with a notable reduction in the number of out-of-school children from 550,000 to 187,720 within two years. Additionally, his administration has attracted investments worth $743 million and aims to reclaim 20,000 hectares of farmland to support displaced persons.