Why Uba Sani bagged The Sun Gov Of The Year Award – Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani Receives 2026 Sun Governor of the Year Award
LAGOS — Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been honored with the 2026 edition of The Sun Governor of the Year Award. This accolade recognizes his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, peacebuilding, infrastructure development, and investment in human capital.
Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, accepted the award on behalf of the governor at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, on Saturday.
Following the award presentation, Maiyaki highlighted that Governor Sani was distinguished for his administration’s focus on people-centered leadership and public accountability, alongside significant infrastructure achievements.
He noted that the Kaduna Peace Model has played a crucial role in restoring stability to previously conflict-affected communities. This initiative has facilitated the recovery of over 500,000 hectares of farmland and allowed the reopening of schools, healthcare facilities, and markets impacted by insecurity.
The commissioner reported that the administration has initiated approximately 150 road projects across 1,400 kilometers in the state, targeting 12 local government areas that had not seen road development in nearly 15 years.
Further achievements mentioned by Maiyaki include the completion of the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital, the revitalization of 17 general hospitals, and the upgrading of 255 primary healthcare centers to Level 2.
He also stated that the government has committed 25 percent of its annual budget to education and has distributed 1,400 trucks of fertilizer to 450,000 smallholder farmers to enhance agricultural productivity.
In transportation, the introduction of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses has facilitated over five million passenger trips within 15 months, resulting in an estimated savings of N5.2 billion for commuters.
Maiyaki described the Sun award as an encouragement for the administration to further its development agenda and strengthen its commitment to accountability. He quoted Governor Sani as dedicating the recognition to the people of Kaduna State, whose continuous support inspires the government.
The administration remains focused on consolidating gains in peace, security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other vital sectors.
