The days of religious and ethnic division in Kaduna State are over, according to Governor Uba Sani.
“I took an oath before the people of Kaduna State that l will be fair to everyone irrespective of any different of religion or tribe,” the governor declared on Sunday during the state Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) annual Christmas Carol, which had as its theme “Celebrating the Prince of Peace.”
He said, “We have to make sure that all areas of the state experience peace again. Regardless of one’s faith—Christian, Muslim, or tribal—we are all one. I promise not to treat anyone differently because of who they are; instead, I will make sure that every region of the state is included in the initiatives planned for the state’s general advancement.
“Building roads should not be done in one place but should be spread to all parts of the state for the benefit of all citizens,” he declared, vowing to bring development to every corner of the state.
“I promised to construct many roads in the rural areas and ensure even development,” the governor continued. “For this reason, the budget for next year is tagged ‘Rural transformation and inclusive development.'”
He bemoaned the state’s high rate of poverty, expressing regret that approximately 75% of its residents live below the poverty line. He also pledged to use community and religious leaders to help implement some of his programs, which will significantly improve the lives of the state’s average citizen.
The governor graciously agreed to attend the program without going through many formalities, according to state CAN chairman Rev. John Joseph Hayab, who expressed gratitude for the governor’s attendance at the Christmas Carol.
“I firmly believed that if the governor put his words into action, it will go a long way to heal so many wounds in the state and open a new page that will ensure unity, peace, and development that the people in the state have been denied and yearned for years,” stated Hayab.
Saying, “Even criminals fear when they see people moving together in love and unity and have a field day when the same people are divided on the basis of religion and tribe,” he thought that the governor’s attendance at the Christmas Carol had opened a new chapter in the state.
