Sani unveils plans to execute projects without borrowing

By Hussaina Yakubu

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to executing developmental projects without resorting to borrowing or accumulating debts.

Sani gave the assurance at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a 16.5-kilometre road linking Kayarda Tasha, Kayarda Gari, Unguwan Sarki, Maskawa, and Dan Alhaji in Lere Local Government Area.

He said the project would be handled by a reputable construction firm, describing it as unprecedented in the history of Lere LGA.

The Governor also disclosed that his administration had inherited several abandoned projects from previous governments, and vowed to complete them before the end of his tenure.

“Rewa Bridge, which links Gure town, had been completed. Marjeri Bridge is also done, while Tudai Bridge will be completed in the next one or two months,” he said.

Sani added that steps were being taken to address the electricity challenges in Yarkasuwa, Kayarda, Ramin Kura, and Mariri communities.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, described Sani as a promise keeper who had empowered Lere indigenes with key appointments and infrastructure.

“We are grateful that the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Munira Tanimu, is from Lere. We are proud of our hardworking House of Representatives member, Hon. Ahmed Munir, and our dynamic Council Chairman, Hon. Jafaaru,” Buba said.

He also commended the governor for giving officials the freedom to manage local affairs, which he said, had enabled the implementation of people-oriented policies.

Also speaking,.the House Majority Leader, Tanimu, recalled that the road construction was a major campaign request from the people of Lere.

He expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would replicate its recent electoral successes in the 2027 General Elections.

On his part, Ahmed Munir, recounted Sani’s early years in Saminaka town, describing him as a prolific football striker for the local team, Saminaka Celtics.

“Just as he scored the highest goals then, Gov. Uba Sani will continue to deliver impactful leadership in the political arena,” Munir said.(NAN)