{
  "id": 11683551,
  "title": "‘Uba Sani’s Development Strides Are Unparalleled’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uba-sanis-development-strides-are-unparalleled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:39:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/uba-sanis-development-strides-are-unparalleled/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Uba Sani is leading a significant infrastructural development and rural transformation initiative in Kaduna State, with the aim of benefiting citizens of all generations, not just for political gains. Since taking office over three years ago, the Governor has initiated 160 new road projects, adding to the existing ones, making the total road network under construction amount to 1,355 kilometers across the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Urban and rural communities alike are experiencing the benefits of these projects.\n\nAccording to Hon Ibrahim Mohammed, the Chairman of the Uba Sani Aides Assembly (USAA), an organization comprising Technical Assistants, Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants to the Governor, the state has not witnessed such extensive investments in urban and rural infrastructure since the inception of Kaduna State. The USAA recently conducted a tour of several legacy projects, which led to this assessment. Hon Mohammed highlighted three flagship projects that the administration has implemented: the Kaduna Modern Inter-State Bus Terminal at Millennium City, the Kabala Costain to Aliyu Makama Road and Bridge, and the reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.\n\nThe Kaduna Modern Inter-State Bus Terminal is a state-of-the-art facility, being the largest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, with a capacity to accommodate 5,000 vehicles. The terminal is powered by an independent solar grid, making it efficient, environmentally responsible, and a model for public infrastructure. This hub, situated on 18 hectares at Millennium City, is expected to alleviate traffic congestion in Kaduna city by redirecting inter-state and heavy vehicle movement towards Millennium City, thereby reducing travel time, enhancing safety, and improving the passenger experience. Furthermore, the terminal is anticipated to generate employment opportunities, stimulate small businesses, and attract investment to Chikun and surrounding communities.\n\nThe Kabala to Aliyu Makama Road and Bridge, previously stalled due to unpaid contractor certificates, unresolved compensation claims, and utility relocation costs, is now being reconstructed and expanded from 16,000 to 33,000 seats. The Ahmadu Bello Stadium, when completed, will be the second-largest stadium in Nigeria. This state-of-the-art facility will boast hybrid football pitches and Olympic-standard amenities, transforming it into a national asset that can host national teams, federal sporting programs, and major events. Beyond sports, the stadium will contribute to the economy by attracting tournaments and visitors, boosting hotels, restaurants, and transport services, creating jobs for the youth, and restoring Kaduna's status as a center of football and athletics.",
  "summary": "Governor Uba Sani is embarking on massive infrastructural development and rural transformation for the benefit of Kaduna State citizens of all generations and not for the next election. The Governor has also spread projects across all senatorial districts, with each of the 23 local governments, including rural and urban areas benefiting, since he assumed office […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Uba Sani’s development strides are unparalleled’ – USAA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uba-sanis-development-strides-are-unparalleled-usaa",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:58:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}