Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that his administration will not resort to borrowing, vowing instead to prioritise infrastructure projects and complete those left behind by previous governments.
Speaking at the groundbreaking of a 16.5km road in Lere Local Government Area, Sani assured residents that his government would not plunge the state into debt.
From Debt Fears to Development Drive
Kaduna has grappled with rising debt burdens in recent years. Sani, who took office in 2023, said he is determined to change course by focusing on fiscal discipline and project delivery. “We will not borrow. We will complete inherited projects and deliver more to our people,” he pledged.
He highlighted completed bridges in Gure and Marjeri, with more under construction, while promising electricity interventions in rural communities.
Why the Pledge Matters
Sani’s vow comes amid nationwide concerns about state debt and project abandonment. By promising to finish inherited works and initiate fresh ones without loans, the governor seeks to distinguish his leadership from predecessors accused of leaving projects half-done.
Local leaders praised him for appointing Lere indigenes to key roles and responding to campaign demands. “Just as he scored goals for Saminaka Celtics in his youth, he will score goals for Kaduna,” one legislator quipped.
The Road Ahead
Analysts note that avoiding borrowing may slow large-scale development if federal allocations shrink. But if discipline holds, Sani’s model could offer a template for debt-averse governance in Nigeria.
With projects rolling and political capital rising, Sani faces the challenge of balancing ambition with fiscal restraint.
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