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Uba Sani, the new governor of Kaduna, says he will work round the clock to give residents of the state sustained prosperity.

Speaking after taking the oath of office on Monday, Sani said he was prepared, determined and “imbued with a clear vision for the continued progress of Kaduna”.

He said he was determined to run an administration that would not shy away from taking tough decisions for the good of the people.

Sani promised to embark on programmes and policies that are people-oriented assuring that he would “run an all-inclusive government that shall leave no one or any part of Kaduna state behind”.

The governor said he would work hard to address the security and economic challenges facing the state.

“My administration shall undertake programmes and policies that will enhance productivity, encourage creativity and harness the rich diversity and cosmopolitan nature of this state,” he said.

“It is common knowledge that these are tough times both on the economic and security fronts in Kaduna state and indeed the entire nation.

“In fact, the world at large is in the throes of economic meltdown. I am close to the people enough to know that things have become so tough for many families that they have become anxious and are even beginning to lose hope.

“For these people, I say to you that I know you, I see you, and I hear you loud and clear. I vow to you today, that as your governor, I shall work round the clock, deploying all my God-given talents, modern governance tools and the most gifted personnel that this state can boast of, to not only alleviate your condition but to give the majority of our people sustained prosperity and hope again.

“My administration will be guided by the principles of inclusiveness, fairness, justice and equity.”

Sani urged the people of Kaduna to work with him to take the state to a higher level.

The governor said his mission was to speedily achieve a secure, peaceful, and united state that guarantees investment in the economy, hope, and certainty for the future.

Sani said Kaduna has had its share of bloodletting and unnecessary destructions, adding that his administration would invest heavily in all legally permissible efforts, including deploying technology for security and law enforcement.

He added that his administration would engage traditional, religious institutions and community leaders to ensure effective intelligence gathering as well as work toward peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the various communities.

“The prevailing security situation in the country demands a significant shift in the current structure,” he said.

“In this regard, I will work with my colleague governors and members of the national and state assemblies to make state police a reality.

“I strongly believe that state police is the panacea for our perennial security challenges. Security is basically a local affair and it demands a local approach.”

He added that infrastructural development would be extended to rural communities to achieve rapid economic growth.