Governor Uba Sani stated that Kaduna State has improved significantly since he assumed office in 2023, describing current conditions as far better than when he took over. He made the remarks during a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as part of Nigeria Public Relations Week, Croc City 2026, held in Kaduna. The event, themed 'From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope,' brought together Commissioners, Special Advisers, Counsellors, Permanent Secretaries, and other top officials. Sani credited the progress to a disciplined reorientation of governance, anchored on seven strategic pillars: safety and security, infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, trade and investment, agriculture, human capital development, and citizens' engagement. He stressed these are interconnected and designed to drive Kaduna's transformation into a secure, prosperous, and inclusive state.
On security, Sani said his administration established new military bases in Giwa, Birnin Gwari, and Southern Kaduna, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the military high command. Over 150 operational vehicles and 500 motorcycles were deployed to boost mobility and response, while a Joint Task Force reduced street crime in urban centres. More than 20,000 hectares of farmland have been reclaimed in areas like Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and Kargarko, and over 1,000 displaced persons have been resettled, with targeted support provided to over 117,000 internally displaced persons. The state set up Northern Nigeria's first forensic laboratory and launched the Kaduna Incident Report Centre (KAD-IR), a 24-hour emergency response platform. Early warning systems and local peace councils have been established, forming what Sani called the Kaduna Peace Model. In education, the administration reduced out-of-school children from about 550,000 to 187,720 within two years through coordinated, data-driven efforts.
Uba Sani claims Kaduna is on the move, yet speaks of incremental gains over two and a half years as if they were breakthroughs, while 117,000 displaced persons still rely on state support. The same communities in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and Kargarko that are said to be thriving remain dependent on emergency interventions and military presence. If farmland is now secure and peace restored, why do thousands remain displaced under state care? The narrative of transformation sits uneasily with the ongoing need for sustained emergency support.
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