Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been honoured with two awards at the Independent Newspaper’s 2025 Awards Ceremony, recognising his administration’s strides in infrastructure development and healthcare delivery. The Governor of the Year on Infrastructure award was presented to Mr Sani in Lagos on Sunday, alongside the Best Governor on Health accolade, which he shared with Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo.
The infrastructure award follows an extensive road development programme initiated by the Kaduna State Government within the first two and a half years of Mr Sani’s tenure. According to the organisers, more than 150 road projects covering approximately 1,345 kilometres are currently underway across the state. These projects aim to improve mobility in both urban and rural areas, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic activity by facilitating the movement of goods and services. The development is also credited with expanding access to social services and strengthening connectivity in previously underserved communities.
In the health sector, the recognition highlights ongoing reforms and investments aimed at upgrading healthcare facilities and expanding access to quality medical services throughout Kaduna State. The Independent Newspaper described these efforts as significant steps towards improving the well-being of residents and strengthening the state’s health infrastructure.
Mr Sani was represented at the awards ceremony by Patience Fakai, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology. In a goodwill message, the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA) congratulated the governor, describing the recognition as a testament to his leadership and commitment to infrastructure and healthcare improvement. KADRA reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining the pace of road construction and delivering durable infrastructure to support the socio-economic growth of the state.
The awards underscore Kaduna State’s focus on delivering tangible development outcomes in critical sectors, with the governor’s administration positioning itself as a model for effective governance in Nigeria.
