Setting the Record Straight: How Governor Uba Sani Is Transforming Southern Kaduna with Facts, Not Sentiment
In the realm of public advocacy, passion is a powerful tool, but facts remain the ultimate currency. Following a recent press release issued by SKYSFOM and signed by Comrade Bulus Isaac Gado, it has become essential to set the record straight, provide proper context, and highlight the undeniable, measurable infrastructure revolution sweeping across Southern Kaduna under the administration of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON.
While a few dissenting voices attempt to construct a narrative of marginalization, the reality on the ground tells a radically different story—one of deliberate inclusion, strategic development, and massive infrastructural redemption.
Deconstructing the Myth of Neglect: Real Projects, Real Impact
To understand the scale of transformation in Southern Kaduna, one must look at areas that experienced more than a decade and a half of administrative dormancy. Jaba Local Government Area, for instance, suffered from little to no visible government presence for over 16 years.
That cycle of neglect was shattered when Governor Uba Sani commissioned five vital township roads in Kwoi, spanning over 5 kilometers, alongside the critical 3.5km Kwoi–Gora Road. These are not empty political promises or campaign blueprints; they are completed, functional civil interventions already actively easing daily movement and uplifting rural livelihoods.
Furthermore, the strategic commissioning of the Madauchi–Madakiya–Kafanchan Road, coupled with 22 kilometers of newly delivered roads within Kauru Township, demonstrates a coordinated, master-planned infrastructure strategy sweeping across Zone 3.
Let the Data and Infrastructure Speak
When evaluating regional progress, tangible engineering footprints matter more than political rhetoric. The regional scorecard features heavy hitters across every axis:
- The 22.5km Gwantu–Kibam–Godogodo Road: Opening up the critical Sanga axis for commercial transport and agricultural evacuation.
- The 21.95km Madauchi–Kafanchan Road: Running through Madakiya with an essential spur to the scenic Matsirga Waterfalls, seamlessly linking Jema’a and Zangon Kataf LGAs.
- The 21.85km Pambeguwa–Kauru Road: Radically strengthening inter-LGA connectivity between Kubau and Kauru.
Across the length and breadth of Southern Kaduna, rural feeder roads, vital culverts, urban township asphalt, and modern erosion control projects are being executed at scale. These interventions are unlocking dormant economic potential, drastically reducing transit times, and empowering local traders, farmers, and students.
Federal Synergy and Institutional Anchors
Beyond state-level funding, Governor Uba Sani has proactively aligned with the Federal Government through direct engagements with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to secure generational assets for the region.
Southern Kaduna has emerged as a premier beneficiary of this executive synergy, highlighted by monumental federal interventions such as:
- The establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia
- The creation of the Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan
- Strategic, high-profile appointments of sons and daughters of Southern Kaduna into key national positions
These are foundational, long-term structural investments designed to guarantee regional balance, educational advancement, and equitable healthcare access.
The Truth About the Kwoi–Kafanchan Road
Claims surrounding the Kwoi–Kafanchan Road must be weighed against fiscal reality and phased governance. While the road suffered prolonged abandonment under previous administrations, it is fully acknowledged and remains under active consideration within the state government’s broader, resource-guided infrastructure framework. Strategic development is never arbitrary; it follows careful planning, engineering audits, and available state allocations.
The Verdict of Credible Advocacy
Legitimate demands and civil advocacy are always welcome in a healthy democracy. However, true credibility requires intellectual honesty and balance. It is neither fair nor responsible to dismiss monumental, visible progress simply to advance a narrative of total exclusion.
Southern Kaduna is not left behind; it is being developed steadily, deliberately, and inclusively. As communities continue to agitate for even more developmental milestones, acknowledging existing strides is the only honorable path to accelerating future growth.
The record is clear. The projects speak for themselves. Progress is no longer a promise in Kaduna State—it is a daily reality.
Ben S. D. Kure, Managing Director/CEO, Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC)
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