Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has flagged
off the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Township Road, a major route linking
Southern Kaduna to the Abuja highway and other parts of the country.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday,
September 11, 2025, Governor Sani described the project as a lifeline for
Southern Kaduna communities, noting that it would expand income access,
strengthen social ties, and drive development.
“For over 15 years, this local government has not
witnessed an intervention of this magnitude, and it gives me great joy that our
administration is changing that narrative,” Sani said.
Economic and social impact
The governor emphasized that the road is not merely an infrastructure project
but an economic enabler. “It is about connecting farmers to markets, children
to schools, and patients to hospitals. It is about reducing poverty, expanding
incomes, and strengthening the fabric of our communities,” he explained.
Sani pledged that his administration would be guided
by fairness, equity, and justice in delivering infrastructure across the state.
“As we continue to expand road infrastructure across Kaduna, we remain
committed to opening new economic corridors, creating jobs, and ensuring shared
prosperity for all,” he added.
Inspection of other projects
During the ceremony, the governor also inspected the ongoing construction of
the 22.8km Madauchi–Madakiya–Kafanchan asphalt road, linking Zango Kataf and
Jema’a Local Government Areas. He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work
and urged contractors to ensure timely delivery for the benefit of surrounding
communities.
Background
In August 2025, the Kaduna State Government earmarked ?3.5 billion as
compensation for property owners and service providers affected by road
construction projects across its 23 local government areas. The Managing
Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed,
said the allocation was part of Governor Sani’s Rural Transformation and Urban
Renewal Programme aimed at accelerating infrastructure delivery while resolving
disputes over rights-of-way and land ownership.
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