Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has commissioned and named a new banquet hall after Brigadier General Abba Kyari (rtd) in recognition of his contributions to northern Nigeria. The facility, unveiled during a ceremony attended by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, is intended as a space for high-level dialogue, partnership building, and the projection of Kaduna State’s governance vision.
Governor Sani described the project as more than a physical structure, framing it as part of a deliberate strategy to strengthen the state’s institutional capacity. He said the hall would host consequential conversations and reinforce Kaduna’s readiness to engage with ideas and alliances that drive development beyond its borders.
The Vice President’s remarks, according to the governor, affirmed Kaduna’s reputation as a model for effective governance, balancing citizen welfare, impactful policies, and institutional legitimacy. He emphasized that such infrastructure is integral to modern leadership rather than ornamental.
The naming honours Brigadier General Abba Kyari, the first and longest-serving Military Governor of North-Central State, which later became Kaduna State. Governor Sani highlighted Kyari’s legacy of discipline, clarity of purpose, and steadfast service, noting that the gesture was warmly received by his family.
Officials say the hall will serve as a symbol of continuity, linking historical leadership with the state’s aspirations for inclusive and progressive governance.
