Kaduna governor compensates residents for road project land acquisition

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has initiated another round of compensation payments to residents affected by ongoing road construction projects. The payments, made in Basawa, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, are for properties within the right-of-way for the Hunkuyi–Unguwan Rimi–Basawa Road. This project aims to enhance connectivity between Kudan and Sabon Gari, facilitating the movement of goods and boosting commerce.

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Our philosophy is that development must be people-centred, inclusive and guided by justice, compassion and fairness.

Governor Sani, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, emphasized that his administration prioritizes citizen welfare and fairness in its development agenda. He stated that development must be people-centered, inclusive, and guided by justice. The governor acknowledged that some properties are affected but stressed that public development should not come at the expense of citizens' rights.

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For this administration, development should never come at the expense of justice. No citizen should bear an unfair burden in the pursuit of public infrastructure.

This compensation exercise follows similar payments made recently for the Rigasa–Tudun Wada flood and gully erosion control project and the Millennium City Ring Road construction. Governor Sani reiterated his administration's commitment to delivering infrastructure that improves lives while ensuring fair treatment for those impacted. He described the compensation as a fulfillment of the government's legal and moral obligation, not an act of charity, and highlighted the transparent assessment process for affected properties.

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The compensation being distributed today is not an act of charity; it is the fulfilment of government’s legal and moral obligation to citizens whose properties are affected by this important project.