Kaduna State generated ₦19.5 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first quarter of 2025 — a feat that has drawn widespread commendation and renewed confidence in Governor Uba Sani’s bold economic reforms.
The strong Q1 performance, revealed at the state’s quarterly revenue review meeting, highlights the momentum behind the administration’s drive for fiscal sustainability and inclusive development.
The Kaduna Economic Advancement League (KADECAL), a civil society group tracking fiscal transparency and development, was quick to applaud the governor’s performance. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Habeeb Bello Chikaji, KADECAL said the IGR surge reflects “the bold, people-focused leadership of Governor Uba Sani and the results of real work, not empty slogans.”
According to the group, Kaduna is witnessing a silent economic revolution, backed by smart policy choices and massive capital injections into key sectors. KADECAL cited several actions by the governor that have turbocharged the state’s economy and inspired renewed public confidence.
Top on the list is the injection of over ₦100 billion into the water supply sector — long plagued by neglect and erratic service. “Dry taps used to define urban and rural life in Kaduna, but that’s changing fast,” the group said. “The governor’s decisive investment has set the state on course for 100% steady water supply by December.”
The group also hailed the clearance of ₦800 million salary arrears owed to Kaduna State Water Corporation staff. “By clearing the backlog, the governor restored dignity to workers and re-energised water services across the state,” KADECAL noted.
Equally commended was the full payment of a ₦1.3 billion electricity debt that had crippled water infrastructure. Uba Sani’s intervention ensured uninterrupted power supply to water stations — “a practical solution that many before him failed to muster.”
On infrastructure, KADECAL highlighted the award of 78 new roads covering 775 kilometres across the state, describing it as “a legacy-defining road revolution” that is opening rural economies, boosting trade, and slashing travel time.
The group also applauded the governor’s recent intervention to rescue Kaduna-sponsored students stranded abroad due to unpaid fees and stipends. “By disbursing over $247,000 (₦407.9 million) to clear tuition backlogs in countries like Cuba, Hungary, the UAE, and Uganda, Governor Uba Sani didn’t just protect Kaduna’s global academic reputation — he gave those students a lifeline,” Chikaji said.
“Governor Uba Sani isn’t just ticking boxes — he’s tackling long-standing problems head-on. The ₦19.5bn IGR performance is a direct result of that resolve,” the statement concluded, urging citizens to support the administration’s drive toward economic renewal and inclusive growth.
