Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Road, describing it as a vital economic route and a long overdue intervention for Southern Kaduna.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Jaba on Thursday, Sani said the project was more than routine infrastructure, but a personal commitment to a region that had endured years of hardship due to the road’s poor state.
“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,” he said.
The governor described the reconstruction as “a duty of conscience and the fulfilment of a solemn promise,” pledging to prioritise rural infrastructure as a catalyst for economic transformation and social inclusion.
Earlier, Sani also inaugurated the construction of an access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, noting that both projects reflect his administration’s strong focus on Southern Kaduna.
“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 said.
He stressed 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,” Sani added.
Giving an overview of his administration’s infrastructure plan, the governor said the first phase involved 85 roads covering 785 kilometres, with 44 completed. The second phase includes over 550 kilometres of roads and bridges across more than 50 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, Sani 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.
He called on the people of Jaba and the wider Zone 3 to see 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 faith in our people, faith in our future, and faith in the promise of Kaduna State,” he said.
(NAN)