Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State participated in the North West Governors’ Forum meeting with development partners on February 3rd, 2025. The meeting, attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Hajia Amina J. Mohammed, focused on forging strategic partnerships with development agencies to address key challenges confronting the region.
Country representatives of United Nations agencies in Nigeria delivered presentations, while representatives of the African Development Bank (AfDB) provided updates on the second phase of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) and the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program (SAP-Z). Kaduna State was among the initial beneficiaries of SAP-Z, with the second phase set to include other North West states.
A significant outcome of the meeting was the appointment of Hajia Maryam Musa as the substantive Director General of the North West Governors’ Forum. She will be responsible for coordinating the Forum’s activities and liaising with development partners to ensure effective program and project implementation.
Senator Uba Sani,
Governor, Kaduna State.
February 3rd, 2025