Communities in the Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas of Kaduna State have described Governor Uba Sani’s ongoing road and bridge projects as transformative interventions revitalising agriculture, improving livelihoods and expanding access to education, healthcare and markets.

The commendation came during a statewide media tour of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects led by the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki.

Speaking during the tour, a farmer from Anguwar Jaba in the Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Ibrahim Abubakar, said the construction of the Anguwar Jaba–Kakiyayi Bridge ended over four decades of hardship experienced by residents.

According to him, previous administrations failed to respond to repeated appeals for the bridge, leaving farming communities isolated, particularly during the rainy season.

“For more than 40 years, we suffered because there was no bridge linking our communities. During the rainy season, farmers could not access their farmlands or transport produce to the markets. Governor Uba Sani has fulfilled a dream that many thought would never become a reality. This bridge will boost agricultural production and improve the livelihoods of our people,” he said.

Another resident, Shamsudeen Abdullahi, described the bridge as a strategic infrastructure project connecting several farming communities across Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas.

He said the project eased the transportation of agricultural produce, improved access to schools and  healthcare services more accessible.

“In the past, parents depended on canoes to take their children across the river to school, exposing them to serious risks. During medical emergencies, accessing Limi General Hospital or Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika was extremely difficult, and we sadly lost lives because of delayed access to healthcare. Today, that challenge is becoming history,” Mr Abdullahi said.

Residents of Hanwa Low Cost also applauded the ongoing road construction linking the community to GRA Zaria, saying it improved connectivity, reduced travel time and stimulated economic activities.

Similarly, the Ward Head of Unguwan Gangare said the road project enhanced mobility within the community and increased the value of landed property by attracting new residents and investors.

Speaking during the inspection, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the projects reflected Mr Sani’s commitment to inclusive development by ensuring that infrastructure reaches both urban and rural communities.

“These projects are not just about laying asphalt or constructing bridges; they are about connecting people to opportunities, improving access to schools and hospitals, opening up farming communities, stimulating local economies and improving the quality of life of our citizens. That is the development philosophy of Governor Uba Sani’s administration,” Mr Maiyaki said.

He disclosed that the projects form part of over 150 road projects covering approximately 1,345 kilometres currently being executed across Kaduna State’s 23 local government areas.

“What we are witnessing is one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the history of Kaduna State. The governor is deliberately investing in roads and bridges because infrastructure remains the foundation for economic growth, food security, job creation and sustainable development,” he added.

Mr Maiyaki urged residents to take ownership of the projects by protecting public infrastructure and supporting the administration’s efforts to deliver people-centred development.

“Government alone cannot sustain these investments without the support of the people. We appeal to communities to safeguard these facilities so that future generations can continue to benefit from them,” the commissioner said.

The media tour formed part of the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to promoting transparency and giving citizens firsthand information on the impact of projects being executed across the state under Mr Sani’s administration.