Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says his priority is to serve the people of the state and not get drawn into “baseless and idle talks that add no value” to his government.

 

The governor’s remarks come days after Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state, accused him of arresting his loyalist, Jafaru Sani, ex-education commissioner in the state.

 

Sani, who spoke on Saturday after the Iftar dinner with social media influencers, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, said his administration has enhanced the agricultural and education sectors in Kaduna.

 

The governor noted that his government has also made significant strides in addressing security challenges in Birnin Gwari and Giwa LGAs, adding that the cattle market closed for over 10 years due to insecurity, was reopened in November 2024 and is thriving.

 

“My preoccupation is to serve the people of Kaduna State, who elected me. I am not bothered by baseless and idle talks, which will add no value to governance,” Sani said.

 

“We have made significant strides in addressing security challenges in Birnin Gwari and Giwa local governments.

 

“The Birnin Gwari cattle market, which had been closed for over 10 years due to security issues, was reopened last November, and business is now thriving.”

 

He assured the state of availability of pipe borne water in all 23 LGAs by the end of the year, noting that his administration has cleared the salary backlog of staff of the water corporation.

 

Sani, who pledged his support for social media influencers, commended them for spotlighting the activities of the state government.

 

“We have addressed the long-standing issue of water scarcity in the state by declaring a state of emergency in the water sector upon taking office,” he added.

 

“We have settled electricity debts worth N1.3 billion. We are also retrofitting all small water supply schemes in all the 23 local governments.”

 

Adam Garba, chairman of Kaduna social media influencers, thanked the governor for hosting them for Iftar, noting that the act was unprecedented in the state.

 

Garba urged the governor to provide employment for some of their members who have requisite qualifications.