Governor Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, in order to fast-track the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway has been described as hands-on, people-centred leadership.

In a statement issued by the Kaduna State chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Hon Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, the association commended the governor’s visit.

Hon Jalaludeen, who is also the North-West vice president of the association, noted that the expressway is the major gateway to both the North-West and North-East geopolitical zones.

Underscoring the importance of the road, the RTEAN chieftain noted that Governor Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway has endeared him to all stakeholders in the transport value chain.

According to him, both transport owners and employees have been expressing optimism that the road project will be completed soon, following Governor Uba Sani’s intervention.

It will be recalled that the governor had met with Engr Umahi last Friday to conduct a comprehensive review of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway project, in line with intergovernmental collaboration.

Discussions at the meeting centered on expediting the completion of the Abuja–Jere–Kaduna segment, which serves as a lifeline for millions of Nigerians who rely on it daily for mobility, trade, and social connectivity.

The governor emphasised that the expressway transcends regional relevance, describing it as a “national artery” central to the socio-economic integration of the entire northern region.

Governor Uba Sani reiterated that the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway represents a flagship component of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning with the administration’s vision of modernising infrastructure and stimulating economic competitiveness.

“This expressway is not just a road—it is an economic corridor that connects people, markets, and opportunities across northern Nigeria and beyond,” he argued.

In his response, Engr Umahi commended Governor Uba Sani for his constructive engagement and consistent advocacy for the people of Kaduna State.

He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering the project within record time, disclosing that contractors have been directed to adopt double shifts to accelerate progress without compromising on quality.

The minister further assured that the innovative use of durable concrete pavement technology would guarantee long-term sustainability and reduced maintenance costs.