I played key role in defence minister’s appointment — Kaduna gov

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has claimed responsibility for General Christopher Musa's appointment as the Minister of Defence. Speaking to Trust TV's Daily Politics, Sani revealed he played a key role in Musa's selection, citing it as one of the benefits President Bola Tinubu secured for the state, not just personally. "The Minister of Defence is from Kaduna, Christopher Musa, and I was instrumental in him getting the ministerial position," Sani noted.

He also detailed additional federal appointments made by Tinubu, including Balarabe Abbas Lawal as Minister of Environment and Shehu Dikko's leadership of the National Sports Commission. Sani emphasized his support for Tinubu was based on the state's benefits, not personal favors, stating, "The favour he has done is not to me, it's to the state. So, for me, my interest is the interest of the state."

Sani recalled requesting two additional federal universities for Kaduna, a request which the President subsequently approved. These include the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, the Federal University of Education in Zaria, and the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University of Petroleum Resources in Rigachikun. He also highlighted federal road projects, such as the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, which had been abandoned for 45 years and is now being reconstructed.