Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has commended the people of Southern Kaduna for living in peace with each other.
A statement issued by the chief press secretary to the governor, Ibraheem Musa, said the governor gave the commendation at the 2nd edition of the Southern Kaduna Festival, I. Kafanchan, on Saturday.
Mr Musa said the governor attributed the success to the fulfilment of his pledge to run an inclusive government, anchored on equity, fairness, and justice.
Speaking on the significance of the event, Mr Sani noted that culture plays a critical role in shaping identities and values and inspiring creativity.
He added that, ”our cultural heritage is the foundation upon which we build our progress, and it is our responsibility to preserve it for future generations”.
He emphasised that our administration is committed to massive transformation of rural communities, recognising the immense potential that lies within them.
‘’We believe that by empowering rural communities, we can unlock the secrets to sustainable development, economic growth, and social prosperity,’’ the governor was said.
While rolling out his administration’s achievements since assumption of office, Mr Sani explained that the current administration has been” reshaping our communities and enhancing the quality of life for our citizens”.
He recalled that the Kafanchan township roads,” were abandoned for many years, bringing untold hardship on the people of this area. Contractors have been fully mobilized and work is ongoing”.
Mr Sani further said that his administration is constructing,” 22.5km Road from Gwantu through Kibam to Godogodo, a 21.95km Road from Madauchi to Kafanchan through Madakiya, including a branch to Matsirga Waterfalls, linking Jema’a to Zangon Kataf LGAs.”
He said that the project has reached 70% and it will be completed in the next two months.
He also revealed plans by the state government to reconstruct the 21.85 km Pambeguwa to Kauru Road through Kahuta, linking Kubau to Kauru LGAs, which will be completed in the next two and a half months.
According to the governor, he has reached out to the Minister of Works and President Bola Tinubu for the construction of Kwoi-Jema’a road, promising that it will be awarded in the 2nd quarter of 2026.
“We have installed 200 units of All-in-One Solar Street Lights across various local governments in Zone 3, illuminating our streets and enhancing safety for all.
“Alongside these infrastructural advancements, we are prioritizing agriculture, as evidenced by our distribution of fertilisers, farm inputs and agricultural implements.
“Additionally, we have been constructing new schools and upgrading existing ones. We have also been carrying out massive distribution of educational materials to schools, ensuring that our children have the resources they need to thrive,’’ he added.
“The construction of the Kaduna State Vocational and Technology Skills Acquisition City at Samaru Kataf is a testament to our commitment to empowering our youths with relevant skills for the modern economy.’’
The governor disclosed that Sir Patrick Yakowa General Hospital, Kafanchan, will be converted to a Federal Medical Center, to serve the diverse population spanning several Local Government Areas and the neighboring states of Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger and the FCT.
‘’Upgrading it to a Federal Medical Centre will greatly improve healthcare accessibility, strengthen tertiary healthcare delivery, and provide opportunities for advanced medical training and research in the area,’’ he said.
The governor said that the entire healthcare sector in Southern Kaduna, like other senatorial zones, is being remoulded, upgraded, and equipped to standard, adding that the projects of general hospitals in Kafanchan, KAura, Kachia, and Sanga are almost completed.
