Dauda Ahmed

[Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON @ProfIsaPantami]

Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raaji'un!
We extend our condolences over the passing of Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Dukku, a lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo.

Her funeral prayer will be conducted today, Saturday, at the Federal Teaching Hospital around 1 p.m., in sha Allah.

Our ta'aziyya to her father Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Dukku (Gado Da Masun Dukku), her husband, her relatives, her colleagues and her students.

May Allah admit her into Jannatul Firdaus together with our departed parents and loved ones, and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius God bless the people's Oriented Governor

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

I received a delegation from the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, led by its Chairman, Board of Trustees, His Excellency, Chief Servant Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, OON, CON, at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.

I appreciate the Foundation’s commendation of our administration’s efforts to advance peace, stability and development. This recognition strengthens our resolve to sustain inclusive governance, deepen public trust and ensure that progress reaches every community.

The delegation also acknowledged the land allocated by the Kaduna State Government for the proposed Arewa Unity University. We regard this initiative as an investment in knowledge, human capital and the bonds that unite Northern Nigeria. Education remains indispensable to widening opportunity and equipping successive generations for responsible leadership and productive citizenship.

I gratefully received the Foundation’s condolences on the passing of a great son of our dear state, Malam Nafiu Baba Ahmed, mni. Our discussions also addressed street begging and the Almajiri phenomenon, underscoring our shared responsibility to protect vulnerable children through coordinated educational interventions and social protection. Every child deserves dignity, care and a credible pathway to a fulfilling future.

I was honoured by the invitation to serve as Special Guest of Honour at the Kaduna Legacy One-Day Summit on Inclusivity, Good Governance, Accountability and Sustainable Development, scheduled for October 28, 2026, in Kaduna. I commend the Foundation’s dedication to preserving the Sardauna’s legacy through initiatives that strengthen unity and advance our collective wellbeing across our region.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State.

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius Kudos to the people's Oriented Governor

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

Earlier today, I paid a condolence visit to the Baba Ahmed family in Kaduna following the passing of our elder brother, an elder statesman, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Alhaji Nafiu Baba Ahmed. I conveyed my heartfelt condolences to the family and shared in their grief at the loss of a respected member of the family and a valued member of our community.

At this difficult time, I prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and grant the Baba Ahmed family the strength, patience and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Ameen

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius The people's Governor

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

I was honoured to serve as Special Guest of Honour at the public presentation of The History of the Zazzau Emirate (1808–2025), held at the Emir’s Palace, Zaria, to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the ascension of His Highness, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, as Emir of Zazzau.

This publication enriches our historical scholarship and safeguards a heritage whose significance extends beyond the Emirate. Through its account of more than two centuries, it offers scholars, researchers and younger generations a valuable foundation for understanding the institutions, personalities and traditions that have shaped our society. Preserving such knowledge strengthens our collective memory and equips posterity to engage thoughtfully with its inheritance. It is a worthy contribution to both scholarship and public understanding.

I commend His Highness for six years of dignified and purposeful leadership. His devotion to peace, unity, cultural preservation and community development affirms the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in a changing society. His reign continues to foster the trust and sense of belonging upon which communal progress depends.

I deeply appreciate the recognition by former Vice President, His Excellency, Arc. Namadi Sambo, GCON, His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, and His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, of our administration’s contributions to peace, stability and development, and our respect for traditional institutions. Their generous words encourage us to deepen our service and sustain the partnerships that support Kaduna’s progress.

We remain committed to working with traditional institutions as indispensable partners in reconciliation, social cohesion and inclusive development. I congratulate His Highness on this anniversary and commend everyone whose scholarship and dedication brought this important publication to fruition. May Allah grant him wisdom, sound health and a long, peaceful reign, and bless the Zazzau Emirate with enduring harmony and prosperity.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
October 7, 2026

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius The people's Oriented Governor

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

I reaffirmed our administration’s commitment to the welfare and dignity of pensioners across Kaduna State by announcing plans to further increase pensions to provide greater support and improve the quality of life of our retirees. I made this announcement during a courtesy visit by the National and State Executives of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP).

Since assuming office, our administration has disbursed more than ₦21 billion towards the payment of pension arrears, gratuities and death benefits, while sustaining prompt monthly pension payments. We recognise the sacrifices made by our retirees in serving Kaduna State, and we remain determined to honour their service with compassion, responsibility and concrete action.

I am deeply humbled by the decision of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to honour me with the “Pensioner-Friendly Governor” award, in recognition of our administration’s dedication to the welfare and wellbeing of pensioners over the last three and a half years. I dedicate this recognition to the people of Kaduna State and, most importantly, to our pensioners whose years of dedicated service helped build the state we are proud of today.

The Union also expressed its confidence in the direction of our administration by endorsing me for another term in office and declaring its readiness to mobilise its members across Kaduna State for our victory in the 2027 election. I am grateful for this show of confidence and remain committed to earning the trust and support of our people through continued delivery of good governance, inclusive development and improved welfare for all.

As a further demonstration of our commitment to supporting our pensioners, I presented an official operational bus to the union and allocated a parcel of land for the construction of its permanent state secretariat. These interventions will strengthen the Union’s operations and provide our pensioners with the institutional support and dignity they deserve.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State.
October 6, 2026

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

NIGERIA AT 66: THE NATION WE OWE OUR CHILDREN

As we commemorate our great nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary, I join all Nigerians, particularly my dearly beloved people of Kaduna State, in gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of nationhood and the grace that has sustained our journey. This anniversary invites us to honour our founding fathers, whose courage transformed the yearning for freedom into the sovereign nation we proudly call our own. Their enduring legacy entrusts every generation with the responsibility to make independence meaningful in the lives of our people.

Nigeria stands as the world’s most populous black nation, a source of African pride and a beacon of possibility. Our cultural richness, human ingenuity and extraordinary resilience have sustained our promise through difficult seasons. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, our shared responsibility is to translate that promise into prosperity that reaches every household and opportunities that expand every child’s horizons. I am proud of Mr. President’s courageous leadership and steadfast commitment to this national endeavour.

Peace and stability are indispensable to the fulfilment of our aspirations. A farmer must be able to cultivate his land, a trader open her shop and a child attend school without fear. My administration in Kaduna State, working closely with the Federal Government under President Tinubu’s leadership, remains committed to strengthening security, improving public safety and creating an environment in which our people can live, work and pursue their legitimate aspirations with confidence.

To the people of Kaduna State, I reaffirm an abiding conviction: our diversity is our strength, and our shared humanity must guide our relationships. The dignity we seek for ourselves must extend to our neighbours. Let us reject prejudices that weaken our bonds and resist attempts to turn our differences into instruments of division. Through mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and collective determination, we will build a stronger Kaduna State and a more prosperous Nigeria.

The patriotism of our founding fathers calls us to sacrifice and accountability. Citizens must discharge their civic responsibilities, just as leaders must honour the trust placed in them. Sacrifice acquires moral force when leadership shares its demands and ensures that its rewards improve the lives of the people. Our love of country must find expression in the integrity of our conduct and the care we show one another.

This year, we celebrated 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. We thank Almighty God for this achievement while acknowledging our responsibility to deepen its substance. Democracy fulfils its purpose when citizens are heard, institutions inspire confidence and public service safeguards human dignity. Its enduring value must be evident in the security, opportunity and wellbeing it delivers.

To every public official, I offer this solemn reminder: we shall ultimately account for our stewardship before Almighty God. Let wisdom guide our decisions, integrity govern our conduct and compassion shape our priorities. The authority entrusted to us obliges us to serve faithfully, protect public resources and leave our communities better than we found them.

A new, albeit far better, Nigeria is achievable. Through our work in Kaduna State and the Renewed Hope Agenda nationally, we remain resolute in building a country worthy of our heroes’ sacrifices and our children’s trust. Let us pray for its peace, labour for its prosperity and strengthen the bonds that sustain our common destiny.

I wish the good people of Kaduna State and all Nigerians a happy 66th Independence Anniversary. May Almighty God protect our nation, bless our people and strengthen our resolve to build the Nigeria we owe our children.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor of Kaduna State
October 1, 2026

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius The people's Oriented Governor

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

May Allah (SWT) bless the work of our hands, guide our steps, and surround us and our families with rahmah, barakah, and favour. May He open doors of goodness, grant us abundant grace in all our endeavours, fill our homes with lasting joy, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us Al-Jannatul Firdaus.

Ya Allah, accept our prayers, strengthen our faith, and never withhold Your mercy from us. Ameen Ya Rabbal ’Alameen.

JUMA’AH MUBARAK

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius Ameen

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius @Speaker_Abbas Happy birthday Honourable Speaker

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

RT. HON. SPEAKER TAJUDEEN ABBAS AT 61: A STATESMAN, A BROTHER, A SOURCE OF PRIDE

On behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State, I warmly felicitate with my dear brother, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, on his 61st birthday. Today, we celebrate a distinguished son of Kaduna whose life demonstrates how scholarship, humility and steadfast devotion to the people can elevate public service and strengthen the foundations of our democracy.

Mr. Speaker, you are a thoroughbred leader, a gentleman of uncommon grace and a grassroots politician whose connection with the people remains enduring. From Zaria Federal Constituency to communities across Kaduna State and beyond, your immense following rests on trust earned through accessibility, empathy and faithful representation. The affection you command reflects the consistency with which you have listened, served and upheld the dignity of those who entrusted you with their hopes.

As Iyan Zazzau, you carry a cherished heritage with distinction; as Speaker, you have embraced the larger responsibilities of national leadership with wisdom and integrity. You are a core nationalist whose commitment to Nigeria rises above sectional considerations. Your capacity to build consensus across political, ethnic and religious differences affirms a conviction we share: that our diversity must enrich our common purpose and that leadership must give every Nigerian a sense of belonging.

In my considered judgment, you are one of the finest Speakers to have presided over the House of Representatives since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999. Your calm authority, legislative experience and respect for colleagues have fostered stability, cooperation and purposeful deliberation. Through your stewardship, the House continues to demonstrate the value of disciplined leadership, institutional responsibility and legislation responsive to the aspirations of our citizens.

I particularly commend your outstanding commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. As one of its foremost champions, you have provided invaluable legislative support for reforms directed towards national renewal, economic opportunity and improved wellbeing. Your partnership in this endeavour reflects a clear understanding that the ultimate measure of governance is the difference it makes in the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

For me, your birthday also honours a dear brother, trusted ally and generous team player. Our partnership in the onerous but joyful task of restoring Kaduna State’s glory and pride remains a source of encouragement. Together, we are working to renew Kaduna’s promise as the soul and capital of Northern Nigeria, strengthening unity, widening opportunity and ensuring that progress reaches our communities. I deeply cherish your counsel, solidarity and unwavering commitment to our people.

As you mark this milestone, I pray that Almighty Allah grants you sound health, enduring strength, greater wisdom and many more years of fruitful service to Kaduna State and Nigeria. May your home remain blessed, your endeavours prosper and your legacy of service continue to inspire generations.

Happy 61st birthday, Mr. Speaker, my dear brother. May the years ahead bring fulfilment and abundant grace.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State.
October 1, 2026

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@Omojuwa @ShehuSani @ubasanius Uba Sani the people's Oriented Governor

[JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa]

“Uba Sani is the best thing that has happened to Kaduna at this time” - @ShehuSani on Governor @ubasanius ‘s unifying approach to governance in Kaduna State.

Gotta feel for whoever is running against Uba Sani next year. It’s a done deal!

[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

@ubasanius This is highly Commendable

[Senator Uba Sani @ubasanius]

“IN KADUNA, CITIZENS COUNT THE GAINS OF UBA SANI’S FREE CNG BUSES”

By Usman Abubakar

Public policy acquires its truest meaning not in government documents, budget speeches or ceremonial unveilings, but in the burdens it removes from ordinary lives. In Kaduna State, that meaning can now be seen every morning as workers, students, teachers, traders, artisans and pensioners board gleaming Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses without reaching into their pockets.

For millions of citizens negotiating one of Nigeria’s most difficult economic periods, Gov. Uba Sani’s Free CNG Mass Transit Scheme has become more than a transportation programme. It is a moving social safety net, returning money to households, protecting livelihoods and demonstrating that government can bring both compassion and imagination to economic reform.

The removal of petrol subsidy by President Tinubu in 2023 was a difficult but necessary national decision intended to free the economy from an increasingly unsustainable fiscal burden. Yet its immediate consequences were severe. Higher fuel prices rapidly translated into increased transportation costs, while the prices of food, education, healthcare and other essentials rose simultaneously.

Workers discovered that commuting consumed an alarming share of their salaries. Students struggled to reach their schools. Traders watched transport costs erode already narrow margins, while artisans, retirees and low-income families bore the harshest edge of the adjustment.

President Tinubu consistently urged state governments to complement federal reforms with practical measures capable of cushioning their effects on citizens. In Kaduna, Gov. Uba Sani responded with uncommon decisiveness. On July 7, 2025, he launched a fleet of 100 brand-new CNG-powered buses and made transportation entirely free.

What began primarily as an intervention for workers and students was soon expanded to embrace every citizen because, as the administration correctly recognised, economic hardship does not respect professional, social or occupational boundaries.

Twelve months later, more than five million passenger journeys had been recorded, with approximately ₦5.24billion saved by commuters. These figures are impressive, but their deeper significance lies beyond arithmetic. That money did not disappear into an abstract economic ledger; it remained in the pockets of families. It became food on tables, schoolbooks in children’s hands, medicine for the sick, rent contributions, business capital and modest savings against unforeseen emergencies. In an era when every Naira matters, the scheme has redistributed relief directly and transparently, one journey at a time.

Comrade Ayuba Magaji, Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), captures the intervention’s effect on workers with striking clarity. “The Free Transport Scheme is simply marvellous,” he says. A state employee travelling from Maraban Rido to the Kaduna State Secretariat would ordinarily spend at least ₦1,000 on a single journey. With the CNG buses, that worker travels to and from work without paying a fare. “That transportation money will now be saved to meet other needs,” he explains, adding that some junior workers save as much as half of their salaries through the scheme. His conclusion is unambiguous: “We cannot thank Gov. Uba Sani enough.”

That testimony reveals why the programme is considerably more consequential than a conventional transport subsidy. A subsidised fare merely reduces expenditure; a free service removes it. For a junior worker earning a modest salary, the difference can determine whether the household survives the month in relative stability or descends into debt.

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[Dauda Ahmed @DaudaAhmed76326]

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