The Sunny Side of Uba Sani 

Diligence and evidence of having fulfilled promises may just remain the two most powerful indications of a good governor in Nigeria. Still ticking these boxes, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, is winning cheers and accolades from people great and small over his feats in Kaduna. In this area, the former Kaduna Central senator appears to be leading the pack.

The most attractive of the waves of cheers and commendations sent to Uba is from Babangida Aliyu, the former governor of Niger State. According to him, Uba’s leadership style is inclusive and wholesome, paired with a compassionate disposition that causes his gaze and focus to stay on the needs of his people.

Aliyu made a startling comment, which is that Sani’s leadership has protected the people of Kaduna from the winds of hardship currently blowing across Nigeria. Aliyu tied this accomplishment to Sani’s willingness to fulfil promises, going above and beyond what is asked of him, such as in giving out massive lands for relevant projects and his unwavering commitment to education.

Different sentiments have accompanied the recent praises extended to Governor Sani. Most people are excited that the governor is being recognized for good things, while others worry that such praises might numb him to the incentivization of public recognition. But it matters not given that Sani is gradually filling up the shoes of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Set side by side, Sani looks no different from his predecessor in terms of starting grace. El-Rufai also had praises sung about him in the beginning. Fortunately, he remained on this stellar path of accomplishment, giving nothing short of his best for the satisfaction of those who brought him to power.

Sani is doing the same, neither unduly humble nor arrogant, simply being the leader of the people of Kaduna. In this area, Sani is doing a fantastic job.