Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that he has been receiving only half of his salary and has refrained from purchasing any new government vehicles since assuming office.
Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa, Sani highlighted his administration’s commitment to financial discipline and transparency in state governance.
“We made it clear that we need to reduce the cost of governance in Kaduna State,” Sani stated.
“To date, we have not bought a single vehicle for any government official in Kaduna State. That has really helped us.”
He further emphasized that this initiative extends across his administration, with commissioners and advisers also facing a reduction in their allowances to ensure funds are directed toward essential state needs.
According to Sani, these austerity measures are part of a broader strategy aimed at redirecting public funds to high-priority sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The governor underscored that despite the constraints, his administration has made significant progress in improving public services, particularly in education and transport.
In line with President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, the Kaduna State government recently procured 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to improve public transportation and reduce residents’ reliance on petrol-powered vehicles, a move Sani claims is environmentally sustainable and financially prudent.
“We’re calling on Mr. President to come to Kaduna to commission them for us,” he added.
Governor Sani also revealed efforts to tackle the state’s education crisis, announcing that in the past six months, the number of out-of-school children has dropped by 300,000.
He cited data from the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, noting that while 768,739 children remain out of school at the basic level (basic 1 to 9), substantial progress has been made through infrastructure development, including the construction of 62 new secondary schools, the addition of over 2,300 classrooms at the primary level, and the recruitment of teachers.
“We are committed to getting our children back to school, as education is the foundation of our future,” he stated.
Sani highlighted these educational improvements as central to his administration’s mission of fostering development and long-term growth.
According to him, the government has reconstructed, remodeled, and equipped 12 secondary healthcare centers to improve access to medical services for residents, particularly in rural areas.
On infrastructure, Sani reported that 62 road projects, covering approximately 700 kilometers, are underway at various stages of completion.
He stressed that these developments are essential for boosting the local economy and connecting remote communities with urban centers.
Notably, the governor pointed to a marked improvement in security across Kaduna State, especially in historically volatile areas such as Birnin Gwari, which have long suffered from insurgency and banditry.
Sani credited the stability to effective collaboration between state security agencies and local communities, enabling better intelligence gathering and enforcement.
“In the last few months, we have not experienced any major security issues in Kaduna,” Sani stated, highlighting a newfound peace in previously troubled areas.
He affirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining this stability through continued investment in security and community engagement.
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