Governor Uba Sani has commissioned what he described as the longest road constructed in Kaduna State in the past 20 years, a major infrastructure project that cuts across three local government areas and connects more than 76 farming communities.
The road spans Igabi, Kajuru and Chikun Local Government Areas and features a 130-metre bridge over River Kaduna, providing vital access for several rural communities.
The 35 kilometre asphalt road links Gadan Gayan through Gwaraji to Kujama Junction and is expected to significantly improve mobility, agriculture and rural economic activities in the area.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, Governor Uba Sani described the project as a historic milestone in Kaduna State’s infrastructure development, noting that it reflects his administration’s inclusive and people centred approach to governance.
He recalled that when the project was flagged off in January 2024, his administration pledged to deliver a durable and efficient transport corridor, a commitment he said has now been fulfilled through disciplined planning, professional execution and collective effort.
According to the governor, the road provides an alternative route that reduces dependence on the often-congested Kaduna metropolis, thereby cutting travel time and transportation costs for commuters and traders.
“Emergency services will respond faster, schoolchildren will reach their schools more easily, and families will have better access to healthcare, markets and other social services,” he said.
Governor Uba Sani also highlighted the road’s agricultural importance, stressing that agriculture remains the largest contributor to Kaduna State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He explained that by passing through agriculturally productive rural communities, the road directly links farms to markets, aggregation centres, processing facilities and urban consumption hubs, reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening agricultural value chains.
He noted that early signs of economic revival are already evident along the corridor, with new filling stations, markets and small businesses springing up. “This is the quiet but powerful multiplier effect of well-planned infrastructure,” he remarked.
The governor added that the project addresses long-standing disparities in public investment, particularly in Kajuru Local Government Area, which had not benefited from a major road project for more than 12 years. He described the situation as unacceptable and assured residents that his administration is reversing decades of under-investment.
Governor Uba Sani further disclosed that the road is part of a wider infrastructure programme involving 140 road projects covering 1,335 kilometres across Kaduna State.
He said 66 of the projects have already been completed, while others are between 60 and 75 per cent completion.
