Today, we recorded another significant milestone in our administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property with the Passing-Out-Parade of over 1,000 Armed Forest Guards, trained through our strategic partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The ceremony, held at the DSS Development Centre, Afaka, Kaduna, marks a decisive step in strengthening our security architecture.
These highly trained personnel will serve as first responders within their communities, working in close collaboration with conventional security agencies to enhance surveillance, deepen intelligence gathering, and deny criminal elements the opportunity to exploit our forests as sanctuaries for violence and criminality.
The 1,000 Armed Forest Guards were selected from the existing 7,000 personnel of the Kaduna Vigilance Service (KADVS), whose operational capacity has now been significantly enhanced through specialised training. Under the established rules of engagement, they will be equipped with higher-grade firearms as against the KADVS, giving them greater capacity to confront and defeat terrorists and other criminal elements. Their deployment to their immediate communities will further strengthen intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness, as their knowledge of the local terrain will enable them to identify threats quickly and respond decisively.
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Alhamdulillah for the blessing of another Juma’ah day. On this sacred day, I pray that Allah (SWT) accepts our du’as and ibadah, forgives our sins, grants us rahmah, barakah, and hidayah, blesses our families with peace and good health, protects us from every harm, and keeps us steadfast on the straight path. Ameen
JUMA’AH MUBARAK
Today, we take another decisive step in our collective journey towards building a more united, peaceful and inclusive Kaduna State.
After wide consultations, deep reflection and earnest prayers, I am delighted to announce the nomination of Mr. Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, CNA, as my running mate in the 2027 Governorship Election.
This decision is far greater than the selection of a deputy governorship candidate. It is a reaffirmation of the values that have guided our administration since I took the oath of office on 29 May 2023; the values of inclusion, justice, fairness, equity and the unwavering conviction that every citizen of Kaduna State deserves a genuine sense of belonging.
Kaduna is a remarkable state, blessed with extraordinary diversity of faiths, ethnicities and cultures. That diversity is not a burden; it is our greatest strength. Our history has taught us difficult lessons about the heavy cost of division, mistrust and exclusion. Yet it has also shown us that when we choose dialogue over discord, inclusion over alienation, and justice over prejudice, our people achieve extraordinary things together.
For more than three years, our administration has worked tirelessly to heal old wounds and restore confidence in government. We have deliberately ensured that the dividends of democracy reach every part of our State. Across all 23 Local Government Areas, investments in roads, schools, hospitals, water supply, agriculture, rural development and social protection have been guided by one simple principle: no community should be left behind and no citizen should feel excluded.
Together with our traditional rulers, religious leaders, community organisations, women and youth groups, we have strengthened the foundations of peace through dialogue, mutual respect and shared development. As security has improved, farmers have returned to their lands, businesses have expanded, investments have grown and hope has steadily replaced fear in many communities. Our experience has affirmed a simple truth: lasting peace is built not only by security measures but by fairness, inclusion and equal opportunity.
It is in furtherance of this vision that I have chosen Mr. Jerry Adams to join me on this journey.
Jerry Adams is an accomplished public servant, an outstanding tax administrator and an institution builder whose leadership has transformed the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service into one of Nigeria's most respected revenue agencies. Through innovation, transparency & professionalism, he has helped strengthen our fiscal capacity, enabling government to invest even more in the education of our children, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture & other critical sectors that improve the lives of our people.
Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, Jerry Adams is a man of integrity, humility and quiet strength. He has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to peace, reconciliation and inclusive governance, believing, as I do, that Kaduna's diversity must always unite us rather than divide us. His emergence reflects our continuing determination to build a Kaduna where merit, competence and character remain the true qualifications for leadership.
As we look towards 2027, I invite every son and daughter of Kaduna State to see this moment not through the narrow prism of religion, ethnicity or geography, but through the broader vision of the Kaduna we are building together; a Kaduna where every child can dream without fear, every community can flourish, every faith is respected & every citizen has an equal stake in our common future.
The work of building a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive Kaduna is not yet complete, but together we have laid a solid foundation. Together, we shall continue to strengthen that foundation and hand over to future generations a State that is more united, more secure, more just and more prosperous than we inherited.
May God continue to bless the good people of Kaduna State.
It was a privilege to deliver the keynote address and participate in the panel discussion at the National Security Roundtable on Constitutional Reform and the Establishment of State Police Services, organised by the National Assembly Library Trust Fund in Abuja. The Roundtable brought together an eminent gathering of security practitioners, legislators, constitutional scholars, policymakers and other distinguished stakeholders to deliberate on one of the most consequential institutional reforms before our nation. At a time when Nigeria's security challenges are becoming increasingly complex and multidimensional, such thoughtful engagement is essential to shaping a constitutional and institutional framework that is both responsive to present realities and resilient enough to meet future demands.
In my keynote address, I reaffirmed my support for the establishment of State Police as a vital component of a more effective and responsive national security architecture. I stressed, however, that the success of this reform will depend not merely on constitutional amendment, but on building institutions anchored on professionalism, accountability, operational independence and robust constitutional safeguards.
I emphasised that State Police should complement, not replace, the Nigeria Police Force, with both institutions operating within a coordinated framework founded on collaboration, intelligence sharing and clearly defined constitutional responsibilities. I also underscored the imperative of nationally benchmarked recruitment and training standards, technology-driven policing, independent oversight and sustainable funding.
Drawing from our experience in Kaduna State, I observed that lasting security is built through trust, dialogue, inclusion, community partnership and intelligence-led policing. I remain convinced that a carefully designed State Police system will deepen federalism, strengthen democratic governance and significantly enhance the protection of lives and property across our country.
Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
July 15, 2026
Ya Allah! As we witness this blessed Juma’ah, fill our hearts with faith, our souls with tranquility, and our lives with Your endless mercy. Forgive our sins, accept our prayers, ease our burdens, and open for us doors of goodness that no one can close. Make us among those who remember You often, trust You completely, and depart this world with Your pleasure. Ameen.
JUMA’AH MUBARAK
I was particularly encouraged by the heartfelt testimonies of community leaders and other stakeholders, who described these projects as transformative investments that have restored hope, improved mobility and opened new opportunities for commerce, agriculture and social life. Their appreciation strengthens our resolve to continue pursuing a development agenda anchored on fairness, equity and justice, without regard to ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.
These roads will improve access to schools, healthcare facilities and markets while supporting agricultural productivity in Nigeria's leading ginger-producing state. Our vision remains unwavering: to build a Kaduna State where every community is included, every citizen is valued, and every part of our State shares equitably in the dividends of sustainable development.
Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State
July 14, 2026
GOVERNOR UBA SANI(CON) MAKES KEY APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE, ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, AND DRIVE THE STATE'S TRANSFORMATIVE AGENDA
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, inject fresh energy into public service, and accelerate the administration's transformative agenda, the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani(CON), has approved the following appointments:
1. Hon. Audu Maikori - Chief Strategic Advisor, Inter - Governmental Affairs.
2. Umar Uba Maicitta - Senior Special Assistant, Community Relations.
3. Aminu Mohammed Gusau - Senior Special Assistant - Policy Communications.
BOARD CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS
1. Kaduna State University, Governing Council
i. Dr. Ibrahim Umar - Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
ii. Dr.Ibrahim Hamidu - Member Representing Zone 1
iii. Malam Adamu Aliyu Shika - Member Representing Zone 2
iv. Mrs. Ladi Barnabas Bala Bantex - Member Representing Zone 3
v. Alhaji Adamu Attah - Member Representing Organized Private Sector
2. Kaduna Mining Development Company Management Board
i. Lawal Umar Meyere - Board Chairman
ii. Hon. Addau Ahmed - Member Representing Zone 1
ii. Hon. Kabiru Tsoho Yakawada - Member Representing Zone 2
iii. Yohanna Allah Magani Christopher - Member Representing Zone 3
3. Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority Management Board
i. Tanko Kokwain - Board Chairman
ii. Thomas Samuel Amale - Member Representing Zone 1
iii. Esther Ayuba Anthony - Member Representing Zone 2
iv. Mustapha Ahmed - Member Representing Zone 3
4. Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Agency
i. David Umar Gurara - Board Chairman
ii. Bello Nuhu Yakubu - Member Representing Zone 1
iii. Hon. Hassan Adamu Shekarau - Member, Representing Zone 2
iv. Mrs. Hannatu Sambo - Member Representing Zone 3
5. Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Board
i. Yakubu El Saad Lere - Board Chairman
ii. Zubairu Balarabe Saminu - Member Representing Zone 1
iii. Binta Saidu - Member Representing Zone 2
iv. Habila Abel Adamu - Member Representing Zone 3
The new appointees are seasoned professionals and resourceful leaders carefully selected based on their proven track records, competence, and unwavering dedication to the socio-economic development of Kaduna State.
While congratulating the new appointees, Governor Uba Sani also challenged them to view their appointments as a call to duty. He urged them to hit the ground running by executing their duties with utmost diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to ethical conduct, to ensure the rapid delivery of democratic dividends to the good people of Kaduna State.
Ibraheem Musa
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
13th July, 2026