President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Kaduna State’s impressive strides under the stewardship of Governor Uba Sani, proclaiming the state “a rising star in Nigeria’s development journey.” During a high-profile working visit on Thursday, President Tinubu commissioned a series of strategically important projects designed to enhance healthcare, improve transportation, boost skills development, and support local businesses, all underscoring the state’s unwavering commitment to progress and a significantly improved quality of life for its citizens.
The President’s itinerary included the inauguration of a state-of-the-art 300-bed specialist hospital, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology and staffed by highly trained professionals, promising to deliver world-class healthcare services to the people of Kaduna State. He also commissioned a fleet of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, a forward-thinking initiative designed to modernize public transportation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and promote a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
Further demonstrating the commitment to human capital development, President Tinubu inaugurated a new vocational skills and training institute, meticulously designed to empower the workforce with in-demand skills, create employment opportunities, and drive economic growth. The visit culminated in the commissioning of the extensively remodelled Panteka Market, now proudly recognized as Africa’s largest informal skills hub, providing crucial support and resources to over 38,000 talented artisans and small business owners. The remodelling includes improved infrastructure, better sanitation, and enhanced security, creating a more conducive environment for commerce and innovation.
Adding to the palpable excitement surrounding the visit, President Tinubu underscored the federal government’s unwavering commitment to Kaduna’s long-term infrastructure development by announcing the allocation of a substantial N100 billion in the upcoming 2025 federal budget for the proposed Kaduna Light Rail project. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize transportation within the state capital and surrounding areas, easing congestion, improving connectivity, and stimulating economic activity.
At a grand civic reception held at the iconic Murtala Square, President Tinubu delivered a powerful address, lauding Governor Sani for his visionary leadership and his remarkable success in shifting Kaduna’s narrative from one previously dominated by insecurity and instability to one now characterized by inclusion, opportunity, and rapid development across all sectors. The President’s visit served as a powerful and highly visible endorsement of Kaduna’s impressive progress and its burgeoning potential to become a leading economic, social, and cultural hub not just in Northern Nigeria, but across the entire nation. The visit highlighted the strong partnership between the federal government and Kaduna State, working together to achieve shared goals of prosperity and progress for all Nigerians.
