By outdoor-nature-child.com Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State recently shared insights into how his administration’s cost-cutting measures have led to significant infrastructure development amidst financial challenges. During an interview with journalists at the State House in Abuja following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Sani detailed how his government’s focus on reducing the number of out-of-school children has resulted in a decrease of about 300,000 in just six months, thanks to substantial investments in the education system.
“We took decisive steps to lower governance costs in Kaduna State. So far, we haven’t purchased any new vehicles for government officials,” Sani stated. Additionally, he mentioned that allowances for commissioners, advisers, and even his own salary have been slashed, with him now receiving only half of his monthly pay. “These actions have enabled us to concentrate our resources on essential services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.”
The governor emphasized that the state’s educational investments have already shown tangible results. According to reports from the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, there are currently approximately 768,739 out-of-school children at the basic education level in the state. “In the last six months, we have managed to reduce the number of out-of-school children by around 300,000 by constructing 62 new secondary schools and 2,340 primary school classrooms, along with a strategic recruitment of teachers,” Sani elaborated.
He further highlighted the effective use of limited resources to enhance infrastructure within the state. “We’ve reconstructed, remodeled, and equipped about 12 secondary healthcare centers and are currently working on 62 roads spanning a total of about 700 kilometers. Some of these projects are already completed and commissioned,” he noted. Additionally, Sani announced the acquisition of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, which he hopes President Tinubu will come to inaugurate.
During his visit to the State House, Sani also addressed the state of security in Kaduna, which he reported has improved significantly. “This was a routine visit to update the President on our situation in Kaduna. I informed him that we haven’t experienced major security issues in recent months,” Sani reported.
He explained that ongoing collaboration with security agencies and enhanced synergy with relevant stakeholders in intelligence sharing have been vital in combating security challenges. “Security is a collective responsibility of every Kaduna citizen, not just the agencies, and this has really made a difference,” he concluded, referencing a recent visit to Birnin Gwari, where he learned from local leaders that there have been no incidences of insurgency or banditry in recent months.