Governor Uba Sani has flagged off the reconstruction of the Jaba to Kwoi Road, describing it as a vital economic artery and a long-overdue intervention for the people of Southern Kaduna.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Jaba on Thursday, Mr Sani stated that the project was not just a routine infrastructure undertaking, but a personal commitment to a region that has endured years of hardship due to the poor condition of the road.

He said, “I know the pain you have carried for many years because of this road. I have felt it myself. Each time I travel this route, I see your frustration, I understand your hardship, and I share your burden.”

Mr Sani described the project as “a duty of conscience and the fulfilment of a solemn promise”, pledging to continue prioritizing rural infrastructure as a catalyst for economic transformation and social inclusion.

Earlier in the day, Mr Sani had also inaugurated the construction of an access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, highlighting that the dual ceremonies reflect the administration’s strong focus on the Southern Kaduna region.

“Two major projects in one day, both in Southern Kaduna, send a clear message: this region is central to our development agenda. Your progress is Kaduna’s progress,” he stated.

Mr Sani emphasised the strategic importance of the Jaba, Kwoi Road, which links key communities in Southern Kaduna to the Abuja highway and other parts of the state.

“This road is not just asphalt and gravel. It is a lifeline. It is a highway of hope. It is the bridge between the sweat of our farmers and the markets of our nation,” he added.

Mr Sani also provided an overview of his administration’s broader infrastructure programme, noting that the first phase involved 85 roads covering 785 kilometers, of which 44 had been completed.

The second phase includes over 550 kilometres of roads and bridges across more than 50 additional projects.

“With today’s groundbreaking, we are deepening our investment in rural transformation, linking communities, opening economic corridors, creating jobs, and securing prosperity for our people,” he said.

Reiterating his administration’s commitment to fairness and inclusion, the governor assured that no community or citizen would be left behind.

“We are building a new Kaduna state one of unity, not division; of progress, not neglect; of fairness, not favoritism,” he declared.

Mr Sani called on the people of Jaba and the wider Zone 3 to view the project as a shared journey toward unity and development.

“The groundbreaking we perform today is more than a construction project. It is a statement of faith in our people, faith in our future, and faith in the promise of Kaduna State,” Mr Sani said.

(NAN)