Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has highlighted substantial economic reforms implemented over the past two and a half years, asserting they have significantly improved the investment climate and earned national recognition. He spoke on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kaima Smart City project in Kagarko Local Government Area.
Governor Sani cited Kaduna’s second-place ranking in the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council as evidence of reform success. He stated that these policy changes, combined with restored peace, are now yielding tangible investments across key sectors.
Specific progress was noted in housing, with projects like the Qatar Sanabil and Renewed Hope Housing programmes delivering thousands of affordable homes and associated jobs, particularly for vulnerable groups. The Governor emphasized that renewed investor confidence is driving growth in mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and industry, leveraging the state’s mineral resources and strategic location near the Federal Capital Territory.
The flagship Kaima Smart City project, with an estimated investment exceeding $700 million, is presented as a direct response to global urbanization challenges. Governor Sani described it as a planned urban ecosystem focused on sustainable development, resilient infrastructure, and inclusivity. Its proximity to Abuja is positioned as a major strategic advantage for economic and cultural exchange.
Upon completion, the Governor projected that the city will become a vibrant hub for enterprise, culture, and innovation. He anticipates it will generate significant employment, boost economic opportunities for local communities, increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue, and enhance Kaduna’s profile as a regional tourism destination.
The event underscores Kaduna State’s strategy of coupling governance reforms with large-scale infrastructure to attract private capital and stimulate diversified economic growth. The Kaima Smart City is framed as a long-term investment in creating a future-ready urban environment that balances immediate development needs with sustainable, generational planning.
