Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has pledged to complete all projects within the tenure of his administration, stating that his government will not abandon any project.

Sani announced this during the groundbreaking ceremony for the township roads at Rigasa ward in Igabi local government of Kaduna State on Friday.

Speaking extempore in Hausa, the governor stated that the road project would be carried out without incurring any debt, adding that his administration will not owe any contractor once his project is completed.

Governor Sani further remarked that the four road projects in Rigasa have been awarded to China Civil Engineering Corporation (CCEC), a company he described as versatile and credible.

According to him, the project will be completed within one year, as he has already paid 50 per cent of the mobilisation fees to CCEC.

The governor pledged to transform Rigasa into a modern township with quality infrastructure and social amenities.

He described the ceremony as “not just about breaking ground; it is about rewarding hard work. It is about opening up opportunities for the hardworking people of Igabi Local Government.”

“Rigasa is one of the largest and most populous wards in Nigeria. It is populated by the urban poor. It has suffered neglect for so long. Its infrastructure deficit is worrisome,” he said.

Governor Sani noted that despite its proximity to the city centre and being home to hardworking and resourceful citizens, Rigasa had been overlooked for too long.

He recalled the significant support he received from Rigasa during the 2023 governorship election, noting that 32.06 per cent of the total votes from Igabi LGA came from the ward, and added, “For this, I remain eternally grateful to you.”

Governor Sani emphasised that the project would directly benefit thousands of households in the area.

“In Igabi Local Government lies a large chunk of people who support us through their daily sacrifices as farmers, civil servants, businessmen and women”, he stressed.

“Through their sacrifices, they contribute significantly to our economy as well as our GDP. Investing, therefore, in roads like these will directly improve the livelihoods of thousands of households,” Sani added.

Similarly, the governor performed another groundbreaking for the road reconstruction of Zango at Tudun Wada ward in Kaduna South LGA.

He said, “I have an emotional attachment to this area because I am a product of Kaduna Polytechnic.”

“I understand and share in the pains of the inhabitants of this area who have suffered neglect for decades. There is very little road infrastructure in this area”, he said.

“The few existing ones are dilapidated. This area is populated by the urban poor who are making huge contributions to the development of our dear state,” he added.

Governor Sani vowed to turn the pains of the residents of Tudun Wada into joy, adding that “today is the beginning of good things for Zango and other parts of Tudun Wada.”

“This road is hugely significant because it passes through several key establishments like Zango Cattle Market, Animal Feed Stores, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi College, Islamic Medical Foundation, and School of Health Technology, as well as its proximity to the Kaduna City Centre and link to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Western By-Pass,” he noted.

The governor noted that his administration has made significant progress in road construction and rehabilitation since taking office.

“Under our Rural Revitalisation Agenda, we flagged off the construction of 85 roads covering 785km in the first phase, with 44 already completed and the rest nearing completion. Under the second phase, we are delivering over 50 more roads and bridges totalling 550km,” he added.