Uba Sani (in excavator) flags off reconstruction of Jaba–Kwoi road
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has flagged off the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi road, describing the project as a “lifeline” for southern Kaduna and a critical step towards rural transformation.
Speaking at the ceremony in Jaba on Thursday, Sani said the project is not just an official duty but a personal commitment to residents who have endured years of hardship due to the road’s poor condition.
He highlighted the strategic importance of the road, noting that it links communities in southern Kaduna to the Abuja highway and wider markets.
“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,” Sani said.
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The governor also flagged off the construction of an access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia.
He said both projects underscore his administration’s commitment to prioritise southern Kaduna in 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,” he added.
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“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.”
Sani further said the broader context of his administration’s road programme includes the first phase which covered 85 roads spanning 785 kilometres, with 44 completed; while the second phase is another 550 kilometres 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,” he added.
“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 favouritism.”
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He urged residents of Jaba and the wider Zone 3 region to view the project as a collective journey of unity and shared prosperity.
