Governor Sani commissions five township roads in Kwoi, ending 20-year deficit

Governor Uba Sani has officially commissioned five township roads in Kwoi, the headquarters of Jaba local government area, breaking a two-decade-long jinx of neglected road infrastructure. The governor fulfilled a pledge made during a groundbreaking ceremony last September, emphasizing that "Nothing strengthens the bond between a government and its people more than promises fulfilled."

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By the grace of God and through the dedication of our team, we have returned to redeem that pledge. Nothing strengthens the bond between a government and its people more than promises fulfilled.

The newly commissioned roads are Audu Tilo Road, Sabon Gari Road, Doctor Sani Road, Hospital Road, and Kpop Ham Palace Road, alongside the strategic Kwoi–Gora Road. Governor Sani lamented that for over twenty years, the Jaba Local Government Area had not seen a single kilometer of road construction, describing it as one of the 12 local governments neglected in this regard. He argued that such imbalance contradicts the principles of fairness and equity essential for enduring development.

Governor Sani highlighted his administration's commitment to reversing this trend, pursuing an infrastructure agenda designed to bring development to all parts of Kaduna State. He disclosed that 150 road projects, covering more than 1,355 kilometers, have been initiated across the state's twenty-three local government areas, with the majority already completed. These projects, he noted, symbolize the resolve to ensure no community is excluded from the benefits of democratic governance.

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For well over two decades, Jaba Local Government Area did not witness the construction of a single completed kilometre of road. It was among the 12 Local Governments that were neglected in terms of road construction. Such imbalance was inconsistent with the principles of fairness, equity and justice upon which enduring development must rest.

The governor stressed that his administration's philosophy prioritizes fairness in allocating opportunities and public investment, asserting that "government must not be defined by geography, politics or identity." The Kwoi township roads and the Kwoi-Gora road are viewed as strategic investments crucial for the Jaba community's economic and social life. They are expected to enhance mobility within Kwoi, improve access to schools and healthcare, boost commercial activities, and ease transportation for farmers and traders.

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Across our twenty-three Local Government Areas, we have initiated 150 road projects covering more than 1,355 kilometres, with the overwhelming majority already completed.

Specifically addressing the Kwoi–Gora Road, Governor Sani recalled its history of hardship, particularly during the rainy season when poor conditions disrupted movement, isolated communities, increased costs, and hindered access to essential services. He expressed optimism that this improved road will foster stronger social and economic interactions, enhance emergency response, facilitate agricultural transport, and open new investment prospects across the entire Jaba Local Government Area.

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These projects represent far more than completed infrastructure; they are enduring symbols of our resolve to ensure that no community is excluded from the dividends of democratic governance.