New York, USA – At a Special Side Event of the 80th United Nations General Assembly held at the Nigerian Embassy in New York, themed “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth,” Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State highlighted the bold reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their widening impact on national development.
Speaking to an international audience of policymakers, investors, and development partners, Governor Sani framed Kaduna State as a reflection of the promise of the Renewed Hope Agenda, showcasing how federal reforms and state-led initiatives are combining to deliver tangible improvements in security, infrastructure, and human capital.
Security Gains Draw International Recognition
The Governor stressed that improved security in Kaduna State has begun to yield dividends not only for local residents but also for foreign relations. He cited the recent decision of the United Kingdom to upgrade its Kaduna travel advisory from “Red” to “Amber” as a landmark achievement, signaling growing confidence in the state’s safety and stability.
“Security is the foundation of development,” Sani said. “Once our people and partners feel safe, agriculture, commerce, education, and healthcare can thrive. Kaduna’s progress is proof that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is restoring peace and opening doors to growth.”
Strides in Education, Healthcare, and Agriculture
Governor Sani underscored Kaduna’s progress in strengthening education and healthcare delivery:
Education: Expansion of school infrastructure and teacher recruitment to close learning gaps.
Healthcare: Upgrades in primary healthcare centers and maternal-child health programs.
Agriculture: Deployment of technology-driven farming systems and investment incentives to boost productivity.
He noted that these reforms are directly improving livelihoods, reducing poverty, and preparing the state to benefit fully from federal growth strategies.
Transformative Initiatives: SAPZ & Human Capital Investments
One of the highlights of Sani’s presentation was Kaduna’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), a flagship initiative designed to attract private capital, modernize agriculture, and create jobs across the value chain.
He also spotlighted investments in human capital—skills training, entrepreneurship support, and youth empowerment schemes—as the “bedrock of sustainable growth.”
“Our young people are Nigeria’s greatest resource,” the Governor remarked. “By equipping them with the right skills, we are not only reducing unemployment but building a workforce that can compete globally.”
Kaduna as a Microcosm of Renewed Hope
Positioning Kaduna’s achievements as a microcosm of Nigeria’s unfolding reforms, Sani argued that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is beginning to move from policy to practice. He emphasized the importance of global partnerships in accelerating these gains, calling on development agencies, investors, and the Nigerian diaspora to align with states making strides in reform.
Conclusion
Governor Uba Sani’s address at UNGA was both a showcase and a call to action: Kaduna State, once synonymous with insecurity and underdevelopment, is repositioning itself as a hub of reform-driven growth. With improved security, strengthened human capital, and agro-industrial transformation, Kaduna presents itself as a model of how local prosperity can flow from bold national reforms.
As Nigeria seeks to assure the world of its stability and potential under President Tinubu’s leadership, Sani’s message was clear: partnerships matter, reforms are working, and Kaduna is open for business.
Headlinenews.news Special Report. New York.
