KADUNA STATE SOCIAL PROTECTION UNIT

The official account of the Special Adviser to H.E @ubasani on Social Investment Programmes and Lead of the Kaduna Social Protection Delivery Unit @bridget_oas

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As #KADAEduPACT2025 concludes, the Unit reaffirms its commitment to translating vision into impact. With the leadership of @ubasanius and the support of global partners, we are focused on delivering inclusive, equitable education & social protection outcomes for every child.

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The bus rides for the next six months are completely free. After the initial six months, the general public will enjoy a 60% transport fare subsidy.
#socialprotection #socialinclusion #kaduna

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On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Kaduna Subsidised Transport Scheme (KSTS) officially launched a free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students.

His Excellency Governor Uba Sani @ubasanius is committed to improving the welfare of people of Kaduna state.

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This initiative not only provides the residents of Kaduna State with a comfortable means of transportation, it provides one that is cost effective.

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the ultimate goal of ensuring every child has access to quality education.

#socialprotection #socialinclusion #educationinkd

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The Kaduna State Social Protection Unit (KADSOPU) paid a working visit to the Kaduna State Ministry of Education @kaduna_MoE strengthen collaboration and identify opportunities to support vulnerable children in accessing quality education.

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Through improved coordination and shared efforts, we are committed to supporting programmes that address barriers to education and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state with

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and strengthen social protection for vulnerable children across the State.
#socialprotection #socialinclusion #kaduna

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The Kaduna State Government remains committed to improving education and reducing the number of out-of-school children across the state.

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As part of our ongoing Social Protection Mapping Exercise, our team engaged SUBEB to identify existing programmes, assess educational gaps, and align efforts towards delivering targeted interventions that promote inclusive education

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Our team will work closely with stakeholders to ensure this initiative reaches the intended beneficiaries and contributes meaningfully to reducing vulnerability across Kaduna State.

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This intervention reflects Governor Uba Sani’s @ubasanius dedication to enhancing access to essential services, promoting inclusive mobility, and providing targeted social assistance to citizens.

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The Kaduna State Government remains committed to advancing social protection and reducing the financial burden on vulnerable groups.

Through the Kaduna Subsidized Transport Scheme, free bus services for civil servants, retirees, and students will commence on Monday, July 7, 202

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UPDATED: KDSG TO COMMENCE FREE BUS SERVICE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS, STUDENTS ON MONDAY

The Kaduna Subsidized Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, retirees and students from Monday, the 7th of July, 2025.

The Director General of Kaduna State Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim who disclosed this in a press statement, stated that civil servants, retirees, and students will enjoy free rides for the first six months. Students in public and private schools from primary to tertiary level will benefit from this initiative. Thereafter, 60% transport fare subsidy will be available to the general public.

Engr. Ibrahim pointed out that the gesture underscores Governor @UbaSaniUS’s commitment to the welfare of civil servants, senior citizens and students in Kaduna State.

The Director General who said that some of the buses will start plying the road on Monday, warned that the free transport service will operate in strict adherence to order, security and efficient service delivery.

According to him, civil servants will be “granted access to the buses upon presentation of valid staff Identity card and a matching National Identification Number, to prevent misuse and ensure that only genuine government workers enjoy the free bus service”.

The statement further clarified that “students from both public and private schools will be allowed to board the buses, provided they are in their complete school uniforms”.

Engr. Ibrahim also said that “all personnel of recognized security agencies are eligible to access the buses, upon proper identification”.

The statement further said that the buses will ply three routes throughout the duration of the free transport service, adding that route one comprises:

a) Rigachikun – Kawo – Kasuwa - Sabo

b) Sabo – Kasuwa – Kawo – Rigachikun

Route two is made up of:

a) Rigachikun – Kawo - Independence way - Yakowa Road

b) Yakowa Road - Independence way - Kawo- Rigachikun

In addition, route three consists of:

a) Tudun Wada – Poly road – Sokoto road – Kawo

b) Kawo – Sokoto road – Poly road – Tudun Wada

The Director General advised commuters against unnecessary rush and jumping of the queue while trying to get unto the buses, adding that law and order will be strictly maintained.

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu commissioned 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at Murtala Mohammed Square during his state visit on June 19, 2025.

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populations. #SocialProtectionKD #KadunaState #SPSystemstrengthening
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#LeaveNoOneBehind
#SocialInvestmentKD
#KadunaSIP
#kadsema
#NGcares
@Sema_kaduna
@ubasanius
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Capturing key moments from our visit to KADSEMA, where we worked together with key stakeholders to collect information on social protection programmes implemented in their MDA.

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Our mission for MDAs mapping exercise is to understand the gaps that exist on social protection, build partnerships, and strengthen coordination to support vulnerable populations.