Governor Uba Sani says reforms in Kaduna State have created an enabling environment that is attracting investment across multiple sectors, official statement says.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says the reforms introduced by his administration over the past two and half years have created an enabling environment that is attracting investments into the state, the governor said at a ceremony on Thursday.
The governor spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kaima Smart City project in Pmape community, Kagarko Local Government Area, which borders the Federal Capital Territory.
Reforms initiated in Kaduna State since 2023 aim to improve the ease of doing business, enhance infrastructure, and strengthen investor confidence.
The state’s policy direction follows broader subnational efforts to stimulate economic growth and improve living conditions for residents.
According to the governor, the reforms have earned national recognition, with Kaduna State ranked second in the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.
Sani said the reforms have led to “concrete investment outcomes across critical sectors.” He cited developments in housing, where the Qatar Sanabil Housing project and Renewed Hope Housing programmes are delivering affordable homes, social infrastructure, and jobs.
He also noted growth in mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, and industrial development, adding that “renewed investor confidence is driving growth” by leveraging the state’s mineral endowment and strategic location.
The governor described Kaima Smart City as a flagship urban development project designed to set new standards for modern cities in Nigeria and the wider Sub‑Saharan region.
He said the project has an estimated investment exceeding $700 million and is strategically positioned close to the Federal Capital Territory.
Uba Sani said the smart city project is intended to create an inclusive urban ecosystem with resilient infrastructure for enterprise, culture, leisure, and innovation. He said it will unlock economic opportunities, create jobs, and increase internally generated revenue for Kaduna State.
The governor’s statement underscores the role of policy reform in attracting investment to Kaduna State. The reported ranking in the Ease of Doing Business report suggests improved business conditions compared with other subnational entities in Nigeria.
Investments in housing and smart city infrastructure could support job creation and economic diversification if implemented as outlined.
Growth in mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, and industrial sectors may broaden the state’s economic base and enhance revenue generation.
The strategic location of major projects, such as Kaima Smart City near the Federal Capital Territory, may also draw both domestic and foreign investors seeking proximity to national institutions and markets.
