By Khadijah Abdullahi , Kaduna
A group under the auspices of Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly USLEPSA has noted that under the administration of governor Uba Sani, Kaduna State has now become a benchmark for transparency and purposeful leadership in delivering dividends of democracy to the people.
The group commended Governor Sani for delivering what it described as “no-excuses governance,” transforming the State within a short span of 21 months despite a backdrop of national economic turmoil and insecurity.
Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the group’s spokesperson, Hadiza Mohammed, said Governor Sani had demonstrated bold leadership rooted in fiscal discipline, transparency, and measurable results.
According to her, Kaduna State is no longer a story of abandoned dreams but a living proof that good governance is possible, even in tough times.
“Governor Uba Sani didn’t come to make excuses. He came to make a difference. Kaduna has become a benchmark for transparency and purposeful leadership, and the results speak for themselves.
“Among the administration’s landmark achievements is the injection of N100 billion into the state’s water sector, with N35 billion committed in 2025 alone and a target of 100% water access set for December this year.
The state also cleared a N1.3 billion electricity debt that had long crippled water treatment plants, while an N800 million salary backlog for Water Corporation staff was also paid.
“Infrastructure development is also on the rise, with 78 new road projects covering 775 kilometers initiated across all 23 local government areas, and 21 key roads already completed and operational. The long-abandoned Kaduna Bridge linking Kabala Costain to Aliyu Makama Road has been revived to decongest the ever-busy Ahmadu Bello Way.
“In education, 62 new secondary schools have been built, alongside the construction of 2,326 new classrooms and the recruitment of 2,000 teachers. Over 30,000 pupil desks and 3,700 teacher chairs have been distributed, while tuition across tertiary institutions was slashed by 50% to ease student burdens. In health, 12 General Hospitals are undergoing major reconstruction, while Primary Health Centres across the state have received equipment upgrades, bringing them to Level 2 standards.
“On the agricultural front, 41,693 farmers have benefitted from input support, including 240,000 bags of fertilizer distributed via 500 trucks, and the deployment of modern farm equipment. Agriculture now contributes 42% of Kaduna’s GDP and received 9.5% of the 2025 state budget.
“The administration has also addressed pension and worker welfare by clearing N6.9 billion in outstanding arrears and launching a N500 million revolving loan scheme for civil servants at a 5% interest rate.
She further explained that “Between 2023 and 2024, Kaduna attracted $503 million in foreign investments, signing deals with global players like Huawei and Qatar Charity. Diplomatic discussions with the USA, Italy, and Cuba are also underway, with interest in investing across agriculture, health, and industrial sectors.
“Social empowerment has been tackled through the Hausa programme, “A Kori Talauci”, which has supported nearly 5,000 underserved women with grants ranging from N50,000 to N300,000. Vocational cities are under construction, while the Panteka innovation centre is taking shape. Victims of insecurity and natural disasters are also receiving targeted assistance.
“The signing of an Executive Order on Financial Inclusion has opened over two million new bank accounts for rural dwellers, helping bridge the financial access gap.
“Internally Generated Revenue has improved due to digital reforms and stringent expenditure tracking, with a strategic audit of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) closing leakages and enhancing efficiency”. Hadiza Mohammed stated.
The group also revealed that the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has generated an “unprecedented Revenue, amounting to 19,267,950,288.62”
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