President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Kaduna State today to inaugurate a series of developmental projects spearheaded by Governor Uba Sani’s administration, signaling a new phase of progress for the region. The President’s arrival at Mando Military Airport at 1:27 pm local time was met with a warm reception from top government officials and community leaders.
Among those welcoming President Tinubu were Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Governor Uba Sani himself; and the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. A strong contingent of fellow governors also greeted the President, including Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), and Nasir Idris (Kebbi), alongside cabinet members and other state government officials.
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Upon arrival, President Tinubu received a military guard of honour by the Nigerian Air Force band.
During his one-day official visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to commission several key projects, including the Institute of Skill Acquisition & Development at Riga Chukun, a state-of-the-art 300-bed specialist hospital at Millennium Square, and a fleet of 100 CNG buses designed to improve intra-city commutes. The President will also be the guest of honor at a grand reception held at Murtala Square. These projects are expected to significantly boost Kaduna State’s development and improve the lives of its citizens.
