By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Road as a “lifeline” for
By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Road as a “lifeline” for Southern Kaduna, pledging that his administration will continue to prioritize rural infrastructure as a tool for economic transformation.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Jaba on Thursday, Governor Sani said the project was not a routine duty but a personal commitment to the people who have endured hardship for years because of the road’s deplorable state.
“I know the pain you have carried for many years because of this road. I have felt it myself. Each time I travel this route, I see your frustration, I understand your hardship, and I share your burden,” he told the gathering.
“That is why today’s groundbreaking is not merely a ceremonial duty, it is a personal commitment, a duty of conscience, and the fulfilment of a solemn promise.”
The governor, who earlier in the day flagged off the construction of an access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, said his visit to Jaba underscored his administration’s resolve to place Southern Kaduna at the heart of its development agenda.
“Two projects in one day, both in Southern Kaduna, sends a clear message: this region is central to our development agenda, and your progress is Kaduna’s progress,” Sani declared.
He stressed that the Jaba–Kwoi Road, which links Southern Kaduna communities to the Abuja road and beyond, holds enormous economic significance.
“This road is not just asphalt and gravel. It is a lifeline. It is a highway of hope. It is the bridge between the sweat of our farmers and the markets of our nation,” he said.
Highlighting the broader context of his administration’s road programme, the governor noted that the first phase covered 85 roads spanning 785 kilometers, with 44 already completed. The second phase, he said, added another 550 kilometers across more than 50 roads and bridges.
“With today’s groundbreaking, we are deepening our investment in rural transformation, linking communities, opening economic corridors, creating jobs, and securing prosperity for our people,” Sani explained.
He further emphasized that fairness and inclusivity remain the guiding principles of his government.
“No community will be forgotten. No citizen will be neglected. Every voice will be heard. We are building a new Kaduna State, a Kaduna of unity, not division; of progress, not neglect; of fairness, not favoritism,” he said.
The governor urged residents of Jaba and the wider Zone 3 region to see the project as a collective journey of unity and shared prosperity.
“The groundbreaking we perform today is more than a construction project. It is a statement of faith. Faith in our people, faith in our future, and faith in the promise of Kaduna State,” he concluded.
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