Tinubu: Uba Sani turned Kaduna from toxic zone to hub of progress

President Bola Tinubu says Kaduna has transformed from a toxic and insecure state to a hub of peace and development under Uba Sani, the governor.

Tinubu spoke on Thursday before inaugurating a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) mass transit buses in Kaduna.

The president also commended All Progressives Congress (APC) governors for their unity and support for his administration.

“Let me first recognise all of you governors collectively; thank you very much for the sign of solidarity, support, and unity,” he said.

“Yesterday, many of you were present in Benue, condoling and sympathising with the people of Benue.

“Today, you are all here, and we’ve seen a governor, Uba Sani — an agent of change, stability, love, unity, and progress.”

Tinubu praised the governor’s performance, noting that his leadership had changed the outlook of the state.

“Uba Sani has performed wonders and changed the environment from a previous toxic, uncontrollable environment to a state of life, progress, and development,” he said.

“You are a good leader, and I am very happy to have to work with you. I think I am a lucky president.”

The president recalled the security challenges during his last visit to the state in 2022, saying the situation had drastically improved.

“I am particularly impressed with the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in this state; this is sharply in contrast with the tense and toxic atmosphere when I visited this state in the year 2022,” he said.

“To get to Birnin-Gwari local government for the electioneering campaign, we almost had to move an entire battalion.”

Tinubu said he had been reliably informed that peace had returned to the area.

“I have it on good authority that you can move to Birni Gwari today around midnight, without fear of attack,” he said.

“Peace is the hallmark of development. That is why you are able to channel a vision that is sharp and yielding results.”