Kaduna State has strengthened its reputation as a leading example of transparent, accountable and citizen-centred governance after its open government reforms earned global recognition at the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress in Tangier, Morocco. The international acknowledgement reflects the growing confidence in Governor Uba Sani’s administration and its efforts to make governance more inclusive, participatory and development-driven.
Representing Governor Uba Sani at the global gathering, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mukhtar Ahmed Mohammed, showcased Kaduna’s achievements before policymakers, development experts and government officials from across the world during a high-level session on “Human Capital and Democratic Transformation: What Future for the Global South?” His presentation highlighted how the state’s governance reforms have translated into measurable improvements in education, healthcare, agriculture and public accountability.
The recognition comes as Kaduna continues to implement the Governor’s SUSTAIN Agenda, which places emphasis on security, infrastructure, agriculture, institutional strengthening, human capital development and citizen engagement. According to Mukhtar Ahmed, these priorities have produced significant milestones, including the construction of 736 classrooms, recruitment of 10,000 teachers, revitalisation of 255 Primary Healthcare Centres, establishment of 23 Centres of Excellence, restoration of over 500,000 hectares of farmland and the allocation of more than 11 per cent of the 2026 state budget to agriculture.
