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Kaduna State Governor praises Tinubu's impact on Northern Nigeria, predicts re-election success
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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani stated that President Bola Tinubu has achieved more for Northern Nigeria than any previous leader, citing infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare projects. Speaking on ARISE Television, Governor Sani dismissed claims that the North would not support Tinubu's re-election in 2027, predicting the President would secure more votes in the region than in 2023. Sani emphasized that his statements are based on data and statistics, asserting that no president has contributed as much to the North's development in the last three years as Tinubu. He highlighted the Abuja-Kaduna road project, which he expects to be commissioned by November, with over N600 billion already paid to the contractor. The governor also mentioned the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, abandoned for over two decades, for which N178 billion has been approved. Additionally, Sani lauded the Federal Government's support for agriculture, including fertilizer provision, and the establishment of a Federal University of Science and Technology in southern Kaduna. He also noted the conversion of a state hospital into a Federal Medical Centre and the approval of a N1 trillion light rail project for Kaduna, among other achievements demonstrating the government's commitment to improving livelihoods and infrastructure in Northern Nigeria.
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