Group lauds Kaduna govt for clearing N6.9bn pension arrears

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A group under the aegis of Uba Sani Legacy Projects Solidarity Assembly (USLEPSA) has noted that, under the administration of Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna State has become a benchmark for transparency and purposeful leadership in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

The group commended Governor Sani for delivering what it described as “no-excuses governance,” transforming the state within a short span of 21 months despite a backdrop of national economic turmoil and insecurity.

Addressing a press conference at Arewa House in Kaduna, the group’s spokesperson, Hadiza Mohammed, stated that Governor Sani had demonstrated bold leadership rooted in fiscal discipline, transparency, and measurable results.

“The administration has also addressed pension and worker welfare by clearing N6.9 billion in outstanding arrears and launching a N500 million revolving loan scheme for civil servants at a 5% interest rate. Between 2023 and 2024, Kaduna attracted $503 million in foreign investments, signing deals with global players like Huawei and Qatar Charity.

“Diplomatic discussions with the USA, Italy, and Cuba are also underway, with interest in investing across agriculture, health, and industrial sectors.

“Social empowerment has been tackled through the Hausa programme, ‘A Kori Talauci,’ which has supported nearly 5,000 underserved women with grants ranging from N50,000 to N300,000. Vocational cities are under construction, while the Panteka Innovation Centre is taking shape.

“Victims of insecurity and natural disasters are also receiving targeted assistance. The signing of an Executive Order on Financial Inclusion has opened over two million new bank accounts for rural dwellers, helping bridge the financial access gap.

“Internally Generated Revenue has improved due to digital reforms and stringent expenditure tracking, with a strategic audit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) closing leakages and enhancing efficiency,” Hadiza Mohammed stated.

The group also revealed that the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has generated “unprecedented revenue, amounting to 19,267,950,288.62.”

She said Kaduna State is no longer a story of abandoned dreams but living proof that good governance is possible, even in tough times.

“Governor Uba Sani didn’t come to make excuses. He came to make a difference. Kaduna has become a benchmark for transparency and purposeful leadership, and the results speak for themselves.”

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