Gov. Conferred With The Title of Ezienyi Ndigbo (friend of the Igbo people)
Governor Uba Sani has announced the allocation of a large expanse of land for the construction of a Spare Parts Market in Kaduna
This announcement was made Saturday during the 2024 Igbo Cultural Day Celebration, where he also donated a bus to the Igbo community, praising their commitment to peace, particularly for not participating in the recent nationwide protests.
The governor stated that the necessary paperwork was being finalized by the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) and pledged to personally conduct the groundbreaking ceremony for the market’s construction.
He expressed his administration’s eagerness to partner with Igbo industrialists and entrepreneurs, highlighting attractive incentives aimed at fostering investment.
Governor Uba Sani emphasized that Kaduna State is a home to the Igbo people, recognizing their industriousness and resilience.
He encouraged continued investment in the state’s critical sectors, noting, “Despite challenges, your faith in the huge potentials and possibilities of Kaduna State remain unshaken.”
He outlined his administration’s economic agenda, which aims to sustain Kaduna’s reputation as a premier investment destination in Nigeria, focusing on attracting diverse investments, job creation, and facilitating technology and skills transfer.
In his address of welcome, Chief Francis Uchenna Ani, President General of the Igbo Community Welfare Association, explained the reasons for bestowing the traditional title of Ezienyi Ndigbo (friend of the Igbo people) on Governor Sani.
He praised the governor’s inclusive governance approach and the peaceresilience fostered among various ethnic groups in Kaduna. Ani commended the administration’s achievements in rural infrastructure development, including the construction of over 60 rural roads and improvements to schools and health centers across the state
