Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art banquet hall in Kaduna, constructed by the Kaduna State Government, describing it as a symbol of institutional strengthening and purposeful leadership. Speaking at the event, Shettima said the federal government remains committed to supporting Kaduna due to its strategic importance in Nigeria's political and socio-economic landscape. He stated that Kaduna holds a critical position in national development, noting that "the heartbeat of Nigeria cannot be ignored without the whole body feeling the impact." Shettima praised Governor Uba Sani for combining infrastructure development with efforts to improve governance systems, saying such an approach fosters accountability and service delivery. He expressed confidence that the new facility would serve as a venue for high-level policy dialogues, diplomatic engagements, and international conferences, potentially boosting economic activity. The banquet hall, which sits on 2.7 hectares with a built-up area of 5,000 square metres, can host up to 1,000 guests in banquet style and 1,300 in theatre configuration. Governor Sani said the project was designed to enhance public engagement and position Kaduna as a hub for investment and global events. He revealed the facility was named after a former military administrator to honour disciplined leadership. Former Vice President Namadi Sambo and former Governor Ahmed Makarfi commended the project, with Makarfi urging the government to also recognise past leaders like Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa.
Shettima celebrates Kaduna's institutional growth while the state still contends with unresolved security crises that undermine governance. The same administration unveiling a hall for high-level dialogues has not shown equal progress in protecting rural communities from banditry and kidnappings. Governor Sani's focus on a venue for international conferences contrasts with the absence of similar ambition in addressing farmer-herder conflicts. Nigerians in Kaduna's volatile areas may wonder why dignified gatherings matter more than their safety.
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