Governor Uba Sani stated that Kaduna State has improved significantly since he assumed office in 2023, describing it as a better place now than when he first took over. Speaking at a Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) workshop in Kaduna, themed 'From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope', he highlighted security, infrastructure, and social development as initial challenges requiring urgent action. Sani said his administration adopted seven strategic pillars: safety and security, infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, trade and investment, agriculture, human capital development, and citizens' engagement, designed to function as an interconnected system. He credited the framework with measurable progress, including the establishment of military bases in Giwa, Birnin Gwari, and Southern Kaduna, and the deployment of over 150 vehicles and 500 motorcycles to security agencies. A Joint Task Force in urban centres has reduced street crime and banditry, while over 20,000 hectares of farmland have been reclaimed, particularly in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and Kargarko. More than 1,000 displaced persons have been resettled, with ongoing support provided to over 117,000 internally displaced persons, focusing on women and children. The administration launched the Kaduna Incident Report Centre (KAD-IR), a 24-hour emergency response platform, and established Northern Nigeria's first forensic laboratory to improve investigative capacity. Sani also noted the implementation of early warning systems, local peace councils, and a rehabilitation framework, collectively termed the "Kaduna Peace Model." He acknowledged results are not perfect but affirmed that security is improving, confidence is returning, and economic activity is expanding in previously inaccessible areas. Progress has also been made in education through targeted investments to improve access and quality.
Uba Sani claims Kaduna is on the move after inheriting a state crippled by insecurity, yet his administration's own figures show over 117,000 people remain displaced, raising questions about the depth of recovery. If 20,000 hectares of farmland are now accessible, it contradicts the reality for thousands still dependent on government support. The narrative of transformation sits uneasily with the ongoing need for resettlement and emergency response systems. For the displaced families in Birnin Gwari and Southern Kaduna, the gap between official claims and lived experience remains wide.
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