Gov Sani bags Igbo title, promises spare parts market in Kaduna

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has approved the allocation of a large expanse of land for the construction of a Spare Parts Market in Kaduna State.

He made the announcement during the 2024 Igbo Cultural Day celebration, where he was honoured with the traditional title Eze Enyi N’digbo (Friend of the Igbo people).

Mr Uba Sani also donated a bus to the Igbo Community in Kaduna State, commending them for keeping the peace in the state, as demonstrated by their refusal to join the recent nationwide protests.

He said that the papers for the land allocation were being perfected by the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS).

Sani pledged to personally oversee the groundbreaking ceremony once preparations are complete.

He also expressed his administration’s commitment to supporting Igbo industrialists and entrepreneurs by providing attractive incentives to encourage investment.

“Kaduna State is home to Igbos,” the governor declared, stressing that the Igbo people are known for their resilience, resourcefulness, and industriousness, which have contributed significantly to the state’s progress.

“Despite challenges, your faith in the huge potential and possibilities of Kaduna State remains unshaken,” he said, urging Igbos to keep investing in key sectors across the state.

Sani further outlined his administration’s goal of maintaining Kaduna’s position as a leading destination for investment in Nigeria.

“Our economic agenda is focused on attracting investments across various sectors, creating jobs, and promoting technology and skill transfer to build a skilled workforce,” he added.

The governor expressed gratitude to the Igbo community for the honor, describing the title as one he deeply cherishes.

Chief Francis Uchenna Ani, the President-General of the Igbo Community Welfare Association, explained the rationale behind conferring the title.

“We thoroughly assessed your performance over the last 18 months. Your inclusive governance, efforts to foster peace among various ethnic groups, and achievements in rural infrastructure development stand out,” Ani said.