Kaduna State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Mallam Ahmed Maiyaki, announced that Governor Uba Sani received the award at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Maiyaki attributed the award to the governor's people-centred leadership, infrastructure development, and commitment to public accountability. The commissioner received the award on behalf of the governor.
Governor Sani's administration has prioritized policies aimed at restoring public confidence, improving citizens' welfare, and delivering democratic dividends. Maiyaki stated that the administration's Kaduna Peace Model has contributed to restoring stability in previously troubled communities. This has enabled the recovery of over 500,000 hectares of farmland and the reopening of schools, healthcare facilities, and markets affected by insecurity.
The government has also embarked on about 150 road projects covering 1,400 kilometres across the state. These projects include interventions in 12 local government areas that had not benefited from a single kilometer of road in nearly 15 years. Additionally, the administration has completed the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital and revitalized 17 general hospitals.
The government has upgraded 255 primary healthcare centres to Level 2 and sustained the allocation of 25 per cent of its annual budget to education. Furthermore, it has distributed 1,400 trucks of fertiliser to 450,000 smallholder farmers to boost agriculture. These efforts aim to improve the lives of citizens and promote development in the state.
In the transportation sector, the deployment of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses has facilitated more than five million passenger trips. This has generated estimated savings of N5.2bn for commuters within 15 months. Maiyaki described the Sun award as an encouragement for the administration to deepen its development agenda and strengthen accountability.
Maiyaki quoted the governor as saying that he dedicated the recognition to the people of Kaduna State, whose support and cooperation have continued to inspire the government. The administration remains committed to consolidating the gains recorded in peace and security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other sectors. The governor's commitment to the people of Kaduna State is evident in his administration's policies and achievements.
The award is a testament to Governor Sani's hard work and dedication to the development of Kaduna State. His administration's focus on inclusive governance, peacebuilding, infrastructure development, and investment in human capital has earned him this prestigious award. The governor's achievements demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of citizens and promoting development in the state.
Key points
- Governor Uba Sani's administration has prioritized policies aimed at restoring public confidence, improving citizens' welfare, and delivering democratic dividends.
- The administration's Kaduna Peace Model has contributed to restoring stability in previously troubled communities, enabling the recovery of over 500,000 hectares of farmland and the reopening of schools, healthcare facilities, and markets affected by insecurity.
- The government has sustained the allocation of 25 per cent of its annual budget to education and has distributed 1,400 trucks of fertiliser to 450,000 smallholder farmers to boost agriculture.
Reporting sources
- The Guardian · The Guardian
