By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
Senator Shehu Sani has lauded Governor Uba Sani’s administration for what he described as commendable achievements recorded in Kaduna State over the past two years, particularly in the areas of peacebuilding, security, infrastructure, education, and governance.
In a post shared via his verified Facebook page on Thursday, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central stated that the people of Kaduna State have witnessed significant progress under Governor Sani’s leadership, noting a stark departure from what he termed the “punitive policies” of the past administration.
He outlined 11 key areas where the Uba Sani-led government has delivered meaningful impact. Among them is the restoration of harmonious relations between communities in Northern and Southern Kaduna, an area previously marred by ethno-religious tensions.
“There is now visible and verifiable infrastructural development across the state, achieved without inflicting hardship on the people,” Sani wrote.
He commended the administration for halting what he described as the “indiscriminate and punitive demolition of properties” and the incessant dismissal of teachers and civil servants.
He further praised the government for abolishing what he called “endless and aimless verification and examination exercises.”
On security, Senator Sani highlighted a marked improvement, stating that law and order had been restored in many areas previously overrun by bandits and terrorists. He pointed to increased protection of schools in rural areas, citing the swift rescue of Kuriga schoolchildren as “unprecedented.”
“This stands in contrast to the tragedies of the past from the Greenfield University abduction to the Bethel Baptist High School attack, the assault on the NDA, and the Kaduna train incident,” he recalled.
The former senator also acknowledged increased budgetary allocations to education and healthcare at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
In the area of governance, Sani noted that democratic institutions now operate with greater autonomy.
“The principles of separation of powers are now being respected,” he said.
“The Judiciary and the Kaduna State House of Assembly now work without the intimidation and threats they previously endured.”
Sani further observed that media freedom has improved in the state, with journalists operating without fear of harassment or detention.
He also noted efforts by the administration to service inherited debts, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and harmonise the tax system.
In a veiled jab at the former government, Senator Sani remarked on the absence of “monthly media chats filled with insults, arrogance, threats, and intimidation directed at religious leaders, traditional rulers, opposition politicians, labour unions, traders, university lecturers, and students.”
The remarks by the former senator have drawn widespread reactions online, with many residents echoing his sentiments on the need for continuity, peace, and people-centered policies in the state.
