KADUNA AND THE ‘SUSTAIN’ AGENDA
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Kaduna Governor Uba Sani is diligently fulfilling his campaign pledges, asserts Wazi Garba. The administration's adherence to its promises extends beyond financial management, encompassing living up to the stated words with tangible actions. The SUSTAIN Agenda, a seven-point development plan initiated by Senator Uba Sani, aims to bring prosperity to both rural and urban areas of Kaduna State.
The acronym represents Safety and security, Infrastructure Upgrade, Strengthening Institutions, Trade and Investment, Investment in Human Capital, and Nurturing Citizen Engagement.
Earlier this month, Governor Sani inaugurated the distribution of 500 trucks of free fertilizers and agricultural mechanization equipment to 150,000 small-holder farmers across the 23 Local Government Areas in the state. This is not the first time the Governor has provided free farm inputs; similar distributions were made in 2024 and 2025.
The state's budget for agriculture has surged to over N100 billion from just N1.48 billion in 2023, with the administration focusing on empowering small-holder farmers and upgrading the overall agricultural sector.
Governor Sani has also made significant strides in financial inclusion, revenue generation, investment, job creation, security, infrastructural development, education, health, and social welfare. Among the achievements, the Kaduna Peace Model, which employs non-kinetic measures to tackle security challenges, has been recognized by security experts.
By recruiting 7,000 youth into the State Vigilante Service, strengthening security agencies with 150 patrol vehicles and 500 motorcycles, and collaborating with federal security agencies and local communities, the administration has successfully improved safety in the state. Areas previously considered off-limits due to bandit activities, such as Birnin-Gwari and Giwa LGAs, have witnessed a revival of cattle markets and grains markets.
Over 500,000 hectares of land once inaccessible due to insurgency are now accessible to farmers, enabling them to resume agricultural activities.
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