Senator Uba Sani
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Executive Governor of Kaduna State.
Nigeria
Joined June 2012
THE JOURNEY BEGINS. With the people as my witnesses and Almighty Allah as my guide, I took the oath of office today as the Governor of Kaduna State. The oath was administered on me by the Chief Judge of Kaduna State, Justice Tukur Muhammad Muazu. At the colourful ceremony which
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With gratitude to Almighty Allah for making us see this day, I am overwhelmed by the affection of the people of Kaduna State who have made their democratic choice loud and clear. The people of Kaduna State have given us their mandate to lead in serving them for the next 4years.
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I was very delighted to have received in audience today, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, who was in Kaduna to meet with Nigerian military veterans, soldiers wounded in action, and families of soldiers killed in action. In his remarks during the courtesy visit, the Duke of
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I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Muslim faithful as we begin this year's Ramadan season. I want to use this opportunity to, once again, congratulate the good people of Kaduna St. for their resilience & steadfastness during the hard-fought election that we recently concluded
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THE KADUNA ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT IS A CLEAR AFFIRMATION OF THE POPULAR MANDATE GIVEN TO ME BY THE PEOPLE OF KADUNA STATE . I am extremely delighted and humbled by the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal affirming my victory in the 2023 Kaduna State
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THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT, THANK YOU MR. VICE PRESIDENT. May I, on behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, express our profound gratitude to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON for graciously appointing these
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In response to the public outcry over the current fees being charged by tertiary institutions in Kaduna State and its effect on school enrolment and retention, I have approved the downward review of school fees for tertiary institutions in the state as follows: . • KADUNA STATE
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On Saturday, August 12th, 2023, I had the honor of standing in as the father of the groom at the wedding ceremony of my former Senior Legislative Aide, and House of Representatives Member (Kaduna North Fed. Constituency), Hon. Bello El-Rufai and his beautiful wife, Aisha
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The favour of Allah makes the journey of life easy. His grace makes it great. His mercies makes it exceptional. May Almighty Allah grant us everlasting peace now and always. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari’s message to the good people of Kaduna State on his endorsement of my candidacy as we approach yet another crucial election which is the Kaduna gubernatorial elections come March 11th, 2023. Thank you, President @MBuhari 🙏🏽. 1/2
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On this blessed day of Juma’at which happens to be the first in this year’s Ramadan, Ya Allah! Grant us sound faith & conviction. Forgive all our sins; those done privately and openly. Grant our soul its strength and purify it for You have complete power over it!. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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My swearing-in today as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria marks the highpoint of my political career. I give all glory to the Almighty Allah for making it possible. I also thank the great people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District for making me their torch bearer.
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Let me join well-wishers across the globe in congratulating our dear President-Elect, His Excellency @officialABAT on his 71st birthday. Jagaban is a living legend; an extraordinary public servant, pro-democracy icon, political strategist & tactician of distinction & Pan-Nigerian
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Today, myself and Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe received our Certificate of Return from the INEC National Commissioner representing Kaduna, FCT, Nasarawa, and Plateau states, Mallam Mohammed Haruna, at the INEC office in Kaduna State, signifying our successful election.
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Appreciation to the people of Kaduna State from our dear Governor, Mal. Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.
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Today, I exercised my democratic right to vote in the 2023 Guber &House of Assembly elections. An important responsibility we all share in sustaining the progress &unity of our dear state. I commend the electoral & security officials for the professional discharge of their duties
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On Friday, March 24th, 2023, I was hosted to an Iftar event by Islamic Clerics from across Kaduna State and beyond in honor of our party’s victory at the recently concluded gubernatorial election.
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I and my leader, Gov @elrufai paid a courtesy visit on the President-Elect, @officialABAT at Defence House, Abuja. We were warmly received by the Jagaban of Borgu. We exchanged ideas on a number of critical issues & resolved to work together to move Kaduna St. & Nigeria forward.
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In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly
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Happy birthday Hon. Bello @B_ELRUFAI. I join your numerous friends, political associates, relations and well-wishers in rejoicing with you on this milestone. You are one of the shining lights of your generation. You are a worthy representative of the people of Kaduna State. We
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It is indeed a historic moment as my leader, my boss and elder brother, Governor Nasir El-Rufai performs the presentation of HANDOVER NOTES of the Kaduna State Government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to me this afternoon. This event concludes the administrative
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ASIWAJU'S VICTORY: THE DAWN OF A GLORIOUS ERA. I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the torchbearer of our dear party, the Jagaban Borgu, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resounding victory in the just concluded presidential elections.
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Happy birthday Hon. Bello El-Rufai. I rejoice with you on this milestone. Your rise to political prominence since you served as my Senior Legislative Aide/Chief of Staff in the 9th Senate has been meteoric. You have not wavered in pursuit of the vision and legislative agenda
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In continuation of my strategic engagement with development partners, I had a successful meeting with the Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Faisal Bin Ibraheem Al-Ghamidy in Abuja yesterday. I was accompanied to the meeting by my dear
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POLITICS WITHOUT BITTERNESS: THE KADUNA EXAMPLE . My fellow contestants in the recently governorship election in Kaduna State paid me a congratulory visit on Sunday, 26th March, 2023 at the Mamman Lagos Campaign Office in Kaduna.
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In company of His Excellency, Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, we jointly hosted religious leaders to an Iftar breaking of fast event at the Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Thursday evening.
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Governor Nasir @elrufai’s encouraging words during a farewell dinner held in his honor as he calls for support for the incoming administration.
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In company of His Excellency, Governor Nasir El-Rufai, we hosted political stakeholders from across Kaduna State to an Iftar breaking of fast event at the Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Sunday evening.
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My lovely daughter Fatima today graduated from the Junior Secondary School in flying colours. Her years of hardwork and dedication has paid off. I am highly elated and from the bottom of my heart I say congratulations Fatima. You have made us proud. We love you.
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The Kaduna State Government has announced the membership of the 2023 transition committee.
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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihin Rajiun . It is with a profound sense of loss but total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that I announce the passing away of my younger brother, Pharm. Mukhtar Lawal Ismail. He was a humble, resourceful and committed professional. He will be.
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Earlier today, I joined His Excellency, Governor Nasir El-Rufai and other top state government officials at a regular meeting of the Kaduna State Executive Council.
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Earlier today, I paid a courtesy visit to my friend and brother, the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office in Abuja. I extended the warm congratulations and best wishes of the Government and good people of Kaduna State on his
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Ya Allah! Make what is coming better than what is on ground for us. Open the doors of Your favors to us. Allow us more opportunity for greater things ahead. Forgive us and our loved ones & grant us Aljanat-ul-Firdaus as our permanent home in the hereafter. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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Alongside His Excellency, Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, we hosted Imams of various Juma’at mosques from across Kaduna State to an Iftar breaking of fast event at the Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Friday evening.
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My dear Bello, good you finally updated your bio👏🏽. I congratulate you once again on the success of your election. It’s a deserved one &we will continue to work together to advance the progress already achieved by your father, my brother & our leader, His Excellency, Gov @elrufai.
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Today, I joined His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima and other well-wishers at the wedding fatiha of Senator Sani Musa’s daughter, Zainab Sani Musa and Hamman Bakari which took place after today’s Juma’at prayers at
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My new administration is fast settling down to business. Today, I chaired 5 Ministerial Briefings at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, with the Deputy Governor, H.E. Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as well as the SSG, Mal. Balarabe Abbas Lawal and the Head of Service, Haj. Habiba Anana Shekarau
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In our efforts to ensure the completion of all ongoing projects across Kaduna State, I received today the status report of projects being handled by one of the construction firms in the Kaduna Urban Renewal Programme, the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
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Ya Allah! Grant us patience to handle any situation and overcome our tempers. Ya Allah! Make our feet firm in worship and obedience to You alone, grant us the courage to be humble and protect us from any evil within and around us. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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H.E. HADIZA SABUWA BALARABE IS MY RUNNING MATE . After consultations with critical stakeholders of Kaduna State, I am happy to announce that I have picked Her Excellency, @DrHadiza Sabuwa Balarabe as my running mate in the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna State.
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Welcoming His Excellency, President Tinubu To Kaduna State For AFCSC Senior Course 45 Graduation
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Ya Allah! Keep us firm in faith as we go through Ramadan. We know the blessings attached to this and we are grateful for everything You have sent our way. Keep us hopeful as we pray for healing over not just what is physical but what is in our hearts. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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In line with our campaign promise of making Kaduna State the dominant hub for investment and commerce in Nigeria, I held a fruitful meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Moha Ou Ali Tagma at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in
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Today, I chaired the maiden Security Council Meeting of my new administration. The meeting which had in attendance Heads of Security Agencies received briefings on security challenges arising from banditry activities, kidnapping, communal disputes, phone snatching, looming threat
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Official Opening Of Shoprite In Kaduna. We Will Continue To Support Investors In Our Dear State.
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Ya Allah! Answer our supplications, that which is best for us. Bless us with Your guidance. Make all of our life choices good for us. Distance us from shame and failure, and include us amongst Your pious servants that will get admitted into Jannah. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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H.E. MAL. NASIR EL-RUFAI AT 64. Happy birthday to my dear brother, friend and predecessor, H.E. Mal. Nasir El-Rufai. On this auspicious occasion, I salute you for your contributions to the growth and development of Kaduna State and Nigeria. I urge you not to relent in making
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History was made today as I signed my first Executive Order on "Financial Inclusion in Kaduna State. This is pursuant to the State Government's efforts to address the exclusion of about 2.1 million poor, underserved and vulnerable citizens in the rural areas from financial
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It was a memory refreshing moment for me as I received a congratulatory visit from my old schoolmates. We chatted for a while about life, career and family and also shared some memorable moments from school. I sincerely appreciate this gesture from these respected gentlemen
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LET PEACE REIGN IN KADUNA STATE . I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to my Muslim brothers and sisters across the world on the special occasion of Eid-El-Kabir. It is a festival of sacrifice and thanksgiving to the Almighty Allah for his wonderful deeds in our lives. We
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Ya Allah! Control our hearts while going astray, divert our thoughts from evil, assist us to defeat shaytan, enrich us with Iman, good health & wealth, make us active in all aspect of worship and make our entire life beneficial to Islam and humanity. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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I am most grateful to the Wife of my boss and predecessor, Barr. Asia Ahmad El-Rufai for putting together a wonderful lunch party to celebrate my inauguration as the democratically elected Governor of Kaduna State.
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Happy birthday to my highly committed and dependable Chief of Staff/ SLA , Bello @B_ELRUFAI who turned 33 today. Bello is a creative, innovative, versatile and result-oriented young man. He has effectively managed my office at the Senate.
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I am grateful to my colleagues, Distinguished Senators of the 9th National Assembly, for overwhelmingly supporting my motion to investigate one of us, Abbo Elisha, the Senator representing Adamawa North, for allegedly assaulting a woman.
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I had the honour today of performing the historic groundbreaking of the Qatar Sanabil Project, initiated by Qatar Charity for the construction of the Kaduna Economic City and provision of Mass Housing for the Less Privileged in Kaduna State. I was joined at the ceremony by top
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In my capacity as the Vice Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) I joined my colleagues, members of the influential forum for an important meeting with our dear leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. We
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On Tuesday, alongside our dear Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, we were in Giwa Local Government in furtherance of our grassroots engagement with citizens and community stakeholders ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial and house of assembly elections in Kaduna State.
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Our administration’s drive for investments in order to revitalize the economy of the state is beginning to yield results as the Kaduna State Government today entered into a tripartite agreement with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and Qatar Charity to provide Mass Housing for
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In line with our administration's commitment to forging partnerships with security agencies in order to tackle current and emerging security threats, I held separate meetings today with the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoreed
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THE LAST SESSION . SO LONG DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUES . In a session filled with emotions, drama, reminisces, flowery speeches, backslapping, eulogies and presentation of certificates of service, I bade good bye to my distinguished colleagues of the 9th Senate. June 10,
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Today, I paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria's former Vice President and one time Governor of Kaduna State, Arc. Namadi Sambo, GCON. I was warmly received by the elder statesman. We shared thoughts on a wide range of issues, especially governance and security issues in Kaduna
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I joined family and friends to celebrate the 70th birthday of our elder brother and mentor, a renowned businessman, telecommunications expert, seasoned administrator and a philanthropist, Mal. Bashir Ahmed El-Rufai. As a businessman, he has shown that hard work and dedication
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As Chief Host, I had the honour of welcoming our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR to Kaduna State and accompanying him to the graduation ceremony of officers from Senior Course 45 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna. The colourful graduation
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All praises to Almighty Allah for the successful completion of Ramadan &the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr. We have been spiritually &physically renewed. We are now adequately prepared to face new challenges &avail ourselves of fresh opportunities for personal &collective advancement
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Kaduna State Government is intensifying its strategic engagement with development partners in order to reenergise the economy of the state and mobilize additional resources to address its developmental challenges. In furtherance of this, I held a meeting with the Ambassador of
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Ya Allah! On this blessed day, help us realise our Ramadan goal in getting closer to You. Enable us to reap the benefits of this holy month and help us to implement the positive changes we need in our lives. We ask for Your Mercy and Forgiveness. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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Today, I attended the Grand Waleemah organized by the Muslim League for Accountability (MULAC) to celebrate the victory of our great party, the APC and its candidate, now President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2023 presidential election.
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My interview with BBC Hausa on the resolutions of the NEC, security, rural transformation, healthcare, amongst others.
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The Ambassador of Kuwait to Nigeria, His Excellency, Abdelaziz Albisher has expressed his country's strong interest in partnering with Kaduna State to address social issues and facilitate investors engagement with the state. The Ambassador made this disclosure when I held a
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I visited our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to brief him on the security situation in Kaduna State and to share thoughts with him on effective strategies to bring back our abducted Kuriga school children and degrade the criminal elements laying siege to our communities.
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“Oh Allah! Owner of power, You grant power to whomever You will and You take power away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand it is all good. Indeed, You have power over all things.” [Surat-Al-Imran 3:26]. JUMA’AT MUBARAK
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At a meeting of the Progressives Governors' Forum in Abuja yesterday, I was unanimously picked as the Vice Chairman of the influential Forum by my dear colleagues. The Governor of Imo State, H.E. Hope Uzodinma emerged the Chairman. We are grateful for this honour and will work
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I had the honour of visiting our dear leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR along with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Honorary Adviser, Dr. Yusuf Hamisu. We sought the President's interventions in the critical areas of security and
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I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to the Secretary to the Government of Kaduna State, Mal. Balarabe Abbas Lawal on his confirmation by the Senate as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mal. Balarabe Abbas is an accomplished public servant; highly
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In line with my administration’s bid to boost Internally Generated Revenues (IGR), we met with representatives of the renowned financial consulting firm, Deloitte Nigeria to fashion out strategies to achieve this goal. They presented their recommendations and we are optimistic
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I am currently participating in the Executive Leadership Retreat holding in Kigali, Rwanda. The event, with the theme “Rethinking Leadership and Leading Systems,” is organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Thank you for all the support, my dear Bashir 🙏🏽.
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On this blessed day of Juma’at, Ya Allah! Grant us sound faith and conviction. Forgive all our sins; those done privately and openly. Grant our soul its strength and purify it for You have complete power over it and make Al-jannatul Firdaus our final abode. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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I had the privilege of flagging off the distribution of 50kg bag of rice each to 210,000 poor and vulnerable households in Kaduna State at Dankande, Igabi Local Governments. This is the first phase of our three-phase Palliatives Distribution Plan for Kaduna State. I commended
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Today, I received our son and daughter, Abu-Hurairah Mahadi and Nasara James Dabo who excelled in their academics. Abu-Hurairah Mahadi emerged best graduating student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria with a CGPA of 4.95 and Nasara James Dabo, a 14-year old student who holds the
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Today, I played host to our highly respected Kaduna State traditional rulers led by the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli. The revered leaders not only congratulated me on my emergence as the Governor of Kaduna State, they expressed support for our
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Today, I joined His Excellency, Governor Nasir El-Rufai and other top state government officials at a regular meeting of the Kaduna State Executive Council.
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ABBA KYARI: Nigeria has lost an extraordinary technocrat & a perfect gentleman. My sincere condolences to our leader, President Buhari, the Kyari Family, the Govt and people of Borno & all Nigerians on the demise of this great son of Nigeria. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannah
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Ya Allah! Heal us and relieve our worries, reform our conditions, fulfill our hopes, heal our patients, have mercy on the departed souls, and make us among those who are accepted by You and those whom Your mercy includes in this world and the Hereafter. Ameen. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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Ya Allah! You are the listener of all requests and the solver of every problem. Accept & answer our silent prayers, forgive all our sins, guide us to the righteous part, heal our sickness, have mercy on us, hear us when we call on You & grant us Jannatul Firdaus. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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Ya Allah! You are the listener of all requests and the solver of every problem. Accept & answer our silent prayers, forgive all our sins, guide us to the righteous part, heal our sickness, have mercy on us, hear us when we call on You & grant us Jannatul Firdaus. JUMA’AT MUBARAK.
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EID-EL-MAULUD: WE ARE COMMITTED TO REBUILDING TRUST IN OUR COMMUNITIES . I wish the Muslim Faithful in Nigeria and Kaduna State in particular Happy Eid-El-Maulud. We thank the Almighty Allah for His blessings, protection and guidance. We glorify Him for been our shield in these
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Today, I swore in the Administrator, Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA), Samuel Aruwan and the Principal Private Secretary, Prof. Bello Ayuba. Samuel Aruwan is a long standing journalist and immediate past/pioneer Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, while
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Earlier today, I received the Kaduna State Transition Committee documents from Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai at the Council Chambers of the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. This marks the administrative handover of government affairs to the incoming administration. My sincere
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On behalf of the Government and good people of Kaduna State, I wish to congratulate our dear brother and citizen, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa on his well deserved appointment as the Chief of Defence (CDS).
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As the elections continue to draw closer, the SUSTAIN Kaduna Team moved its grassroots stakeholders engagement to Kubau and Ikara Local Governments where we had series of meetings with different groups.
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Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali at the Ministry of Transportation Headquarters, Abuja. We had fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues, particularly the resuscitation of the locomotive train from
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Today marks another milestone in my legislative journey as my Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, No. 16, 2006 and Re-Enact NDIC Act 2023 and for other Related Matters passed third reading at the Senate plenary.
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I had the honor of joining our leader, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, my fellow Governors and party officials at today’s APC National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting. We discussed critical matters as
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