My Administration is Committed to Rural Development, Says Sani

John Shiklam in Kaduna 

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said that his administration is committed to the massive transformation of rural communities. 
Speaking at the second edition of the Southern Kaduna Cultural Festival yesterday in Kafanchan, the governor said empowering rural communities can unlock the secrets to sustainable development, economic growth, and social prosperity.
He said his government is taking development to all parts of the state in fulfillment of his pledge to run an inclusive government, anchored on equity, fairness, and justice.
Sani expressed gratitude that the people of Southern Kaduna have reciprocated his development efforts by ensuring that peace prevails  so that there will be unhindered development.’’
The governor said his administration has recorded a lot of transformative projects in the past 18 months, noting that “the projects  are reshaping our communities and enhancing the quality of life for our citizens.’’
He said contractors have been fully mobilised, and work is ongoing on the Kafanchan township roads, which were abandoned many years ago, causing untold hardship to the people. 
According to him, his administration is constructing a 22.5km Road from Gwantu through Kibam to Godogodo,  a 21.95km road from Madauchi to Kafanchan through Madakiya, including a branch to Matsirga Waterfalls, linking Jema’a and Zangon Kataf LGAs. 
Sani  said further that the state government is also re-constructing  a 21.85km Pambeguwa to Kauru road through Kahuta, linking Kubau and Kauru LGAs
‘’We have installed 200 units of All-in-One Solar Street Lights across various local governments in Zone 3, illuminating our streets and enhancing safety for all.’’
‘’Alongside these infrastructural advancements, we are prioritizing agriculture, as evidenced by our distribution of fertilisers, farm inputs, and agricultural implements.
‘’Additionally, we have been constructing new schools and upgrading existing ones.. We have also been carrying out massive distribution of educational materials to schools, ensuring that our children have the resources they need to thrive,” Sani said. 
He commended organisers of the cultural festival, noting that “culture plays a role in shaping  identities and values, and inspiring creativity.”
“Our cultural heritage is the foundation upon which we build our progress, and it is our responsibility to preserve it for future generations,” the governor added. 
The event, which featured cultural dances from the different ethnic groups in  Southern Kaduna, was witnessed by Governors Caleb  Mutfwang and Douye Diri of Plateau and Bayelsa states respectively.