Kaduna governor says he helped appoint defence minister

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani said he played a key role in President Bola Tinubu appointing retired General Christopher Musa from Kaduna as Minister of Defence. Sani listed other federal appointments, four new university projects, revived road works, a light rail programme and extra CNG buses as benefits his state gained, which explain his continued support for Tinubu.

Pidgin: Kaduna Governor Uba Sani talk say im play important role for President Bola Tinubu to appoint retired General Christopher Musa wey come from Kaduna as Minister of Defence. Im list other federal appointments, four new university projects, road wey dem don revive, light rail programme and extra CNG buses as benefits wey im state don get, na im be why im still dey support Tinubu.

How this affects you: Kaduna State residents gain from new federal universities, revived roads, light rail funding of over N1.2tn, 100 CNG buses that recorded 5.2 million passenger trips and saved N5bn in transport costs, and state representation in federal appointments.