“STATE POLICE: THE ULTIMATE VINDICATION OF UBA SANI”
By Jibril Abdullah
History often moves in paradoxes. The ideas that first provoke resistance frequently become the principles that later command consensus. The voices once dismissed as inconvenient or premature often return as prophetic echoes when reality catches up with vision. Across democracies and through the long arc of institutional evolution, transformative reforms have rarely emerged from convenience; they have emerged from persistence. Nigeria now stands at such a moment.
A profound political and constitutional threshold is being crossed. A longstanding jinx is being broken. Nigeria appears finally on the verge of embracing state policing and decentralising a security structure that for decades has struggled under the immense burden of securing a vast, complex and diverse federation. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated.
The senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, following earlier approval by the House of Representatives, is not merely another legislative event in Abuja’s crowded political calendar. It represents one of the most consequential institutional reforms in Nigeria’s democratic history. But history demands honesty. Major national transformations do not emerge from nowhere. Behind every moment of arrival lie years of preparation, advocacy, intellectual labour and political courage.
If Nigeria is now approaching the destination of state policing, then Senator Uba Sani, the current governor of Kaduna state, deserves recognition as one of the principal architects who first drew the map. Today perhaps constitutes the ultimate vindication of Uba Sani.
Long before state police became fashionable; long before governors, policy experts and political leaders found common ground around the idea; long before consensus replaced suspicion, Uba Sani stood among a small but determined corps of reformers insisting that Nigeria’s security architecture had become dangerously disconnected from contemporary realities.
As senator in the 9th national assembly, Uba Sani did not merely participate in debates surrounding state police. He moved beyond rhetoric into architecture. He recognised something fundamental: successful reforms are not built on slogans; they are built on systems.
Accordingly, he engineered a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at altering the 1999 Constitution and redesigning Nigeria’s policing structure to align with federal realities. The Constitution Alteration Bill (SB.592) sought to establish state police forces and State Police Service Commissions while redefining federal supervisory mechanisms. The Police Service Commission Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill (SB.594) clarified disciplinary jurisdictions and institutional mandates. The Nigerian Police Act (Amendment) Bill (SB.593) outlined operational structures for state policing, while the State Police Service Commission (Establishment) Bill (SB.595) established oversight and disciplinary frameworks.
Taken together, these were not isolated legislative curiosities floating independently through parliamentary procedure. They represented a coherent ecosystem. They anticipated criticism before criticism arrived, addressed practical questions before implementation challenges emerged, and recognised that decentralisation without regulation risks disorder while reform without accountability invites abuse.
The tragedy at the time was not that the ideas lacked merit. The tragedy was that political courage lagged behind legislative imagination. Though the bills progressed significantly, they eventually stalled at the Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendment. They became casualties not of conceptual weakness but of insufficient political will.
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TODAY AT 7PM
Kaduna State Governor, Senator @UbaSaniUS, CON, will appear live on Politics Today on Channels Television by 7:00 PM.
The discussion will focus on the issue of State Police, as well as other key state and national matters as regards governance, security, and development.
Don’t miss this important conversation—stay tuned!
The reconstruction of Store Bridge in Giwa has restored access to markets, healthcare, farmlands, and economic opportunities for thousands of residents. What was once a major barrier is now a lifeline connecting communities and driving rural development under Governor Uba Sani's administration.
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Stakeholders Commend Governor Uba Sani's Proactive Measures to Improve Safety Along Nnamdi Azikiwe Western Bypass
Stakeholders have commended the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for the proactive measures introduced by his administration to reduce road accidents and improve traffic management along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Western Bypass.
The commendation came during a stakeholders' sensitization and engagement programme organized by the Kaduna State Ministry of Information and Culture to assess the progress of the ongoing construction of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Western Bypass and review the impact of the State Task Force established by the Kaduna State Government to regulate traffic along the busy corridor.
The sensitization programme was aimed at enlightening communities and residents along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Western Bypass on the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations, while encouraging motorists, pedestrians, and other road users to cooperate with traffic management officials to ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the construction period.
Speaking at the event, the District Head of Tudun Wada, Alhaji Tahir Mahmoud, praised Governor Uba Sani for prioritizing the safety of road users despite the challenges associated with the ongoing construction. He noted that the Governor's intervention through the establishment of the State Task Force has significantly reduced road accidents and improved the orderly movement of traffic along the expressway.
He urged motorists and other road users to continue complying with traffic regulations and to support the efforts of security agencies and traffic officials working to maintain order on the road.
Also speaking, the Kaduna State Chairman of the National Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Alhaji Jafar Babangida, acknowledged the remarkable improvement in traffic regulation along the bypass.
He called for sustained collaboration among government, transport unions, traditional institutions, and members of the public to further strengthen safety and security on the road.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the engagement was designed to deepen public awareness, foster community participation, and promote strict compliance with traffic rules throughout the period of the construction.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Iliya Duniah, the Commissioner explained that Governor Uba Sani remains concerned about the inconveniences motorists have experienced as a result of the ongoing reconstruction. According to him, this informed the Governor's decision to establish a multi agency task force to coordinate traffic, maintain order, and safeguard commuters using the corridor.
He commended the security agencies, transport unions, traditional institutions, and community leaders for their commitment and support, noting that their cooperation has contributed significantly to the success of the initiative.
The Commissioner further assured residents that the Kaduna State Government is working closely with the Federal Ministry of Works and other relevant agencies to ensure the timely completion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Western Bypass project, while reaffirming the government's commitment to meeting the December completion timeline
“We have a lot of ungoverned spaces in Nigeria because we are lacking boots on ground. Anyone in Nigeria who tells you that the number of police and military personnel is enough to govern this country is being either mischievous or insincere.
Many states have established vigilante services, but do you know why they are not effective? It is because constitution prohibit them from holding arms, meaning that when they are sent to protect the lives and property of the people, it is like sending them to a death sentence.”
- Governor @ubasanius on the importance of the creation of State Police
PROJECT UPDATE: ULTRA-MODERN INTER-STATE BUS TERMINAL
Location: Millennium City, Kaduna
Status: All substructure works have been completed, while superstructure works are currently ongoing.
Completion Date: November 2026
This flagship project of the Governor Uba Sani Administration will provide a modern, safe, and efficient transport hub, improve mobility, support economic activities, and enhance the travel experience for residents and visitors.
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Shekaru Uku (3) Masu Albarka Na Gwamna Uba Sani
A faɗin Jihar Kaduna, ana ganin ci gaba a zahiri ta hanyar faɗaɗar hanyoyi na zamani da ke sauya rayuwar al’umma tare da ƙarfafa harkokin tattalin arziki. A ƙarƙashin jagorancin Gwamna Uba Sani, an ƙaddamar da muhimman ayyukan hanyoyi, an kammala wasu da dama, wasu kuma na cikin matakai daban daban na kammalawa.
A halin yanzu Gwamna Uba Sani ya aza harsashin ginin hanyoyi sama da dari da hamsin (150) na sama da tsawon kilomita dubu daya da dari hudu (1,400) a fadin kananan hukumomi 23 na Jihar Kaduna.
Tun daga cikin kwaryan garin Kaduna har zuwa brinin Zariya da kewaye da kuma Kudancin Kaduna, waɗannan hanyoyi suna inganta zirga-zirga, sauƙaƙa kasuwanci tare da sake haɗa al’ummomin da a da ke fama da matsalar rashin hanyoyi masu kyau.
Daga cikin manyan ayyukan akwai hanyar Gadar Gayan – Gwaraji – Maraban Kujama mai tsawon kilomita 35, hanyar Kauru – Pambegua mai tsawon kilomita 22, da kuma hanyar Madauchi – Madakiya – Kafanchan mai tsawon kilomita 23—manyan hanyoyi da ke sada ƙauyuka, ƙarfafa haɗin kai da kuma tallafa wa bunƙasar tattalin arziki a faɗin jihar.
“Any day we delay State Police, we continue to lose lives. When I sponsored the State Police bill, I was not a Governor, I did it because of the importance of national security. There are a lot of safeguards to prevent Governors from abusing it against political opponents.”
- Governor Uba Sani speaks on the urgency of creating the State Police.
“Any day we delay State Police, we continue to lose lives. When I sponsored the State Police bill, I was not a Governor, I did it because of the importance of national security. There are a lot of safeguards to prevent Governors from abusing it against political opponents.”
- Governor Uba Sani speaks on the urgency of creating the State Police.
Today I inaugurated the 2026 Arewa Cultural Festival Planning Committee at the Sen. Uba Sani Conference Hall in Kaduna.
This festival is about celebrating and preserving the rich heritage, traditions, and values of Northern Nigeria. As a ministry, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen our cultural identity and unity.
The Ministry of Local Government Affairs will give the committee full moral and material support. I encourage collaboration with the 19 Northern states, civil society, and development partners to make this festival a success.
This aligns with Gov. Uba Sani’s vision to preserve and promote the culture of Kaduna State and the North.
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Stakeholders from Kaduna North, Chikun, Kaduna South, Makarfi, and Kubau LGAs came together for Peer Learning Sessions to review findings from the ongoing longitudinal study.
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HAPPENING NOW: Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, CON alongside the Governors of Ogun and Ondo States, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has been welcomed to the Senate Chamber by the President of the Senate to observe proceedings on the Constitution Alteration and Amendment Bill on State Police.
During the session, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio also congratulated Governor Uba Sani for the successful outcome of the Ekiti State Governorship Election, commending his leadership as Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council.
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