Today, I was in Zaria Local Government Area to formally commence the payment of approximately ₦2 billion in property compensation to 865 households affected by the construction of township roads across Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa and Shika. This intervention is anchored in a fundamental principle of our governance philosophy: development must never come at the expense of human dignity, and no citizen should be made to bear an undue burden in the collective pursuit of progress. We believe that the benefits of public infrastructure must be matched by fairness, accountability and respect for the legitimate rights of those whose properties are affected. Accordingly, we undertook a transparent assessment of the affected properties to ensure that fair and adequate compensation is paid before construction resumes. Since May 2023, our administration has compensated approximately 4,865 households across Kaduna State’s three senatorial zones, at a cumulative cost of about ₦7 billion. These interventions reflect our determination to ensure that the transformation of our infrastructure is accompanied by a corresponding commitment to the welfare, rights and dignity of our people. We remain resolute in our pursuit of infrastructure development that strengthens connectivity, stimulates economic activity and broadens access to essential services. Equally, we recognise that the true measure of development lies not merely in the roads we construct or the projects we deliver, but in the lives we improve and the people whose trust we uphold in the process. Our vision is to build a Kaduna State where progress is inclusive, governance is guided by compassion and responsibility, and the dignity and rights of every citizen are respected. For us, development is not simply about building infrastructure; it is about building a society in which progress is equitable, opportunity is shared, and no one is forgotten. Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
October 17, 2026