Governor Uba Sani’s Holistic Governance: Peace, Reforms, and Human Capital Development in Kaduna State
Governor Uba Sani’s Holistic Governance: Peace, Reforms, and Human Capital Development in Kaduna State
Beyond infrastructure and agriculture, Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated a comprehensive approach to governance that prioritises peace, institutional reforms, and human capital development. The past 30 days have seen significant milestones in these critical areas.
The Kaduna Peace Model – A Blueprint for Nigeria
On July 21, 2026, Governor Uba Sani received members of the National Economic Council (NEC) Implementation Monitoring Committee at the Government House in Kaduna, where he shared insights on the Kaduna Peace Model.
The governor revealed that his administration inherited deep mistrust between the government and residents when it assumed office in May 2023, making the restoration of public confidence its first priority.
The model focuses on:
- Promoting justice, equity, and fairness
- Preventing politicians and “conflict entrepreneurs” from exploiting religious and ethnic divisions
- Community-driven, home-grown approaches
- Addressing root causes of insecurity, including poverty, exclusion, lack of education, and limited economic opportunity
“We examined the situation carefully and adopted a home-grown, community-driven approach.” – Governor Uba Sani
The results speak for themselves:
- Zero ethno-religious crises since he took office
- Significant reduction in incidents of kidnapping and banditry
- Over 500,000 hectares of abandoned farmland reclaimed
- More than 100 schools and over 150 primary healthcare centres reopened
Advice to Other States – Put Politics Aside
Governor Sani urged other states seeking to replicate the Kaduna Peace Model to first identify the root causes of their security challenges and ensure that local communities take ownership of any peace-building initiative.
“Our advice is simple: put politics aside and focus on governance. Security and development should not be determined by political affiliation, religion or geography.” – Governor Uba Sani
He noted that Kaduna’s community-driven peace model had significantly reduced incidents of kidnapping and banditry, leading several states to seek guidance on how to replicate it.
Governance Reforms – Strengthening Service Delivery
On July 13, 2026, Governor Uba Sani appointed three additional aides and reconstituted the governing councils of five state-owned institutions to enhance service delivery and drive the transformative agenda of his administration.
Key Appointments:
Reconstituted Boards:
- Kaduna State University Governing Council
- Kaduna Mining Development Company
- Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority
- Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Agency
- Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
“We have strengthened governance and injected fresh energy into public service in Kaduna State.” – Governor Uba Sani
Human Capital Development – Skills Ambassadors Program
On July 17, 2026, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Kaduna State Government officially flagged off the Uba Sani Skills Ambassadors (USSA) Programme to empower 200 vulnerable women.
This initiative reflects the governor’s commitment to:
- Providing skills for economic empowerment
- Reducing unemployment
- Supporting vulnerable populations
Fiscal Transparency and Reforms
Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated that prudent resource management, institutional reforms, and strategic investments can produce transformative outcomes.
Key Fiscal Achievements:
- Significant progress in fiscal sustainability
- Increase in Internally Generated Revenue through reforms and technology
- Introduction of Project C.R.A.F.T. and PAYKADUNA platform
- Growth in voluntary tax compliance as public trust strengthens
“Every financial resource that is entrusted to government would deliver measurable value for the people of Kaduna State.” – Governor Uba Sani
Healthcare – A National Benchmark
Kaduna State has upgraded all 255 primary healthcare centres to Level 2 status and renovated 16 previously dilapidated secondary health facilities.
Healthcare Milestones:
- One Primary Healthcare Centre in each LGA upgraded to a Centre of Excellence
- Modern medical equipment and three ambulances procured
- Healthcare personnel recruited and remunerations improved
- A 300-bed specialist hospital completed—one of the best-equipped in northern Nigeria
Education – Transforming Lives
Governor Sani’s administration has made significant strides in education.
Education Achievements:
- Near-perfect gender parity in school enrolment
- Out-of-school children reduced from 535,000 in 2023 to 187,720
- 26.5% of state budget allocated to education
- Successful utilisation of UBEC intervention funds
- World Bank-supported BESDA programme
- School feeding initiative expanding
- 4,300 trainees graduated from vocational training institutes certified by NBTE
Forest Guard Graduation – Securing Lives and Property
On August 1, 2026, Governor Sani attended the Passing-Out-Parade of over 1,000 Armed Forest Guards—a significant milestone in his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
Religious Leaders Declare Governor Sani a “Promise Keeper”
On August 5, 2026, Islamic and Christian clerics in Kaduna applauded Governor Uba Sani for fulfilling electoral mandates and declared him a “promise keeper”.
The governor also promised to continue funding children’s education and directed relevant officials “to look for a befitting quality school in Kaduna State for the children to get enrolled”.
Conclusion: A Governor Who Leads by Example
In just 30 days, Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated that good governance is about delivering results across all sectors—from peace and security to education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. His holistic approach to governance has positioned Kaduna State as a model for other states in Nigeria.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ben Dalhatu (Solomon) Kure is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC). The Governor Uba Sani, CON described Kure’s appointment as a “well-deserved recognition” of service and professionalism, noting that he will build on the strategic transformation of KSMC into an effective platform for public information dissemination and management Punch Newspapers. The governor expressed confidence that Kure will strengthen the corporation’s role as the state’s credible mouthpiece and bridge with the people, enhancing transparency, community engagement, and inclusive governance Punch Newspapers.
Kure’s appointment is expected to further bolster Kaduna State’s communication strategy amid growing demands for openness and public accountability.
