Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has launched the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Road, describing it as a long-overdue intervention and an essential economic link for communities in Southern Kaduna.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Jaba on Thursday, the governor said the project represents more than just another infrastructure development. According to him, it is a personal commitment to a region that has endured significant hardship due to the road’s poor state.
“I understand the challenges you have faced because of this road. Each time I traveled here, I could feel your frustration and share in your burden,” Sani said. He added that the reconstruction was both a duty of conscience and the fulfilment of a promise, assuring residents that rural infrastructure would remain a priority in his administration’s development agenda.
Earlier the same day, the governor also flagged off the construction of an access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia. He noted that carrying out two major projects in one day within Southern Kaduna underscores the administration’s strong focus on the region.
“The message is clear—Southern Kaduna is central to our development plans. Your progress is Kaduna’s progress,” he said.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Jaba–Kwoi Road, Sani explained that it connects several communities in the area to the Abuja highway and other parts of the state. “This is more than a road. It is a lifeline for farmers, traders, and families who depend on it for access to markets and opportunities,” he added.
The governor also outlined the broader scope of his infrastructure programme. He revealed that the first phase covered 85 roads totaling 785 kilometres, with 44 already completed. The second phase, currently underway, includes more than 550 kilometres of roads and bridges across over 50 additional projects.
“With this project, we are strengthening rural connectivity, opening up economic corridors, creating jobs, and laying the foundation for shared prosperity,” he said.
Reaffirming his commitment to inclusive development, Governor Sani pledged that no community would be left out. “We are building a Kaduna State of unity, progress, and fairness. This project is not just about construction—it is a statement of faith in our people and our future,” he concluded.