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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms will put Nigeria on a path to sustainable growth and development.
Speaking at a one-day lecture organised by Arewa Think Tank in Kaduna on Tuesday, Sani acknowledged that the implementation of Tinubu’s policies had been challenging for Nigerians, but assured that the pains were temporary.
The governor emphasised the importance of Agriculture in transforming Nigeria’s economy, noting that the sector was the mainstay of the economy at independence.
Sani praised Tinubu’s administration for prioritising Agriculture and investing heavily in mechanisation and empowerment of smallholder farmers.
He said, “The President is determined to reset Nigeria and put it irreversibly on the path to sustainable growth and development. With just a little more patience and perseverance, we shall start reaping the fruits of the reforms. In fact, we are already turning the corner. The economy is fast improving. Very soon, the positive impact of the reforms would be felt by Nigerians.
“We must return to Agriculture and invest heavily in it. It holds the key to addressing the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity. At independence, Agriculture was the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. The three regions effectively utilized resources from Agriculture to build critical infrastructure and develop human capital. But due to the discovery of oil, we abandoned Agriculture. We are the poorer for it.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already showing us the way. His administration has prioritized Agriculture and is investing heavily in mechanisation and empowerment of smallholder farmers. The President’s investment in Agriculture is unequalled in the history of administrations in Nigeria. Mr. President has equally been giving sustained assistance to sub-nationals in respect of funds and agricultural inputs.
“Mr President recently made history by creating the Ministry of Livestock Development, which holds the potential of making Nigeria the leading producer of livestock in Africa.”
The governor also highlighted his administration’s efforts to promote rural development in Kaduna State, including the distribution of fertiliser and farm inputs to smallholder farmers.
“Our administration has invested heavily in both mechanisation and micro-mechanization of the agricultural sector. In the 2024 farming season, we distributed 500 trucks of fertilizer, from which 240,000 bags were given out free to 120,000 smallholder farmers.
“We also distributed farm inputs to thousands of beneficiaries under the Tallafin Noma (A Koma Noma) Scheme. By removing the financial barriers to agricultural inputs, we ensured that our farmers can cultivate with confidence and that our state will reap the rewards of higher productivity and income.”
Sani expressed his commitment to unlocking the state’s agricultural potential, particularly through irrigation farming and mechanization support.
“Kaduna State is blessed with rich, arable, and uncultivated soil. However, we are yet to fully unlock its potential. Through targeted funding, we aim to scale up irrigation farming, particularly along the Kaduna River basin, and provide mechanization support to our farmers”, the governor added.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, and the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare.
The Arewa Think Tank also presented awards to Sani, Alake, and Dare, among others, for their contributions to national development.
