The Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council, Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, yesterday joined the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani CON, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen GCON, in a series of significant activities across Zaria and Soba Local Government Areas.
A statement signed by Galadima Ishaq Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Executive Chairman, Zaria Local Government Council said the engagements commenced at LGEA, Anguwan Iya, Zaria, where the Chairman witnessed the flag-off of the distribution of compensation cheques to 865 property owners affected by the construction of township roads across Zaria and Sabon Gari, with compensation amounting to over ₦2 billion.
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The initiative by Governor Uba Sani represents an important step towards protecting the rights of affected property owners while facilitating critical infrastructure development across the communities.
The Chairman also joined other leaders and stakeholders at Filin Idin Katsinawa, where thousands of members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Chief of Staff to the Kaduna State Government, Hon. Bashir Saidu, formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The political development further demonstrated the growing confidence in the direction of the APC-led administration and its commitment to grassroots development and the interests of the people.
The Chairman thereafter proceeded to Soba Local Government Area for the commissioning and groundbreaking of several landmark projects facilitated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen GCON, including:
– Groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the 88.4-kilometre Zaria–Soba–Pambeguwa Road, a major road expected to improve connectivity, transportation and economic activities across the area.
– Groundbreaking for a Youth Development Centre in Maigana, designed to expand opportunities for youth development and empowerment.
– Groundbreaking for a 10-classroom block with offices and toilet facilities at GSS Soba, aimed at improving the learning environment and educational infrastructure.
– Groundbreaking for the construction of Kinkiba Road in Maigana, to enhance accessibility and ease transportation for residents.
– Commissioning of a 20-bed-space Primary Health Centre at Turawa, Soba, strengthening access to essential healthcare services for the people.
The engagements brought together distinguished personalities, including the Honourable Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas; Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Abdulkadir Mu’azu Meyere; former Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero; the Kaduna State Commissioner for Finance; Chairman of the North-West Development Commission, Hon. Samaila Yakawada; government officials, traditional and community leaders, stakeholders and party faithful.
The Executive Chairman reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote infrastructure development, improve livelihoods, strengthen education and healthcare, and create meaningful opportunities for young people across Zaria and beyond.
He also acknowledged the continued leadership and development-focused efforts of Governor Uba Sani CON and Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen GCON, noting that sustained collaboration among political leaders and stakeholders remains essential to delivering tangible development to the people.
