Uba Sani allocates land for ABU staff housing project

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has approved land in Sabon Gari and Chikun LGAs for a housing project for staff of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).

In a statement via his X page, the governor said he handed over the land allocation papers to ABU’s vice-chancellor on Wednesday, noting that it reflects his administration’s commitment to staff welfare.

“I was honored to host the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and his management team at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, where I presented land allocation papers for staff housing in Sabon Gari and Chikun LGAs,” the statement reads.

“This step underscores our commitment to enhancing staff welfare, boosting morale, and supporting ABU in fulfilling its enormous responsibilities.”

Sani further highlighted his administration’s investment in schools, tuition reduction, and technical training while pledging continued support for ABU.

“I reiterated that education remains the cornerstone of our transformation agenda,” he said.

“We have backed this commitment with action by increasing education’s share of the state budget to 26.14% in 2025, constructing 62 new schools, building and renovating over 1,700 classrooms, reducing tuition fees for state-owned tertiary institutions by 50%, and commissioning three of the largest and well-equipped vocational and skills development institutes in Nigeria.

“I also emphasized Kaduna State’s readiness to work with ABU in expanding technical skills training while reaffirming our continued support for the University as a centre of excellence and a national treasure.”

The university management commended Sani’s administration for its achievements in education, agriculture, transportation, and security, while describing his leadership style as a “model for Nigeria’s democratic future”.

The management also assured that ABU is open to collaborations with the Kaduna government to advance development initiatives across the state.

“While expressing their gratitude for the support of the Kaduna State Government, the Vice Chancellor and his team commended our administration’s strides in education, agriculture, transportation, and inclusive governance,” the governor quoted the university’s management as saying.

“They noted that our governance style, which gives every citizen a sense of belonging, has become a case study in ABU faculties as a model for Nigeria’s democratic future.

“They further commended our efforts in tackling insecurity and making Kaduna safe and conducive for all, while pledging ABU’s readiness to partner with our government in delivering the dividends of democracy to the good people of Kaduna State.”