Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has flagged off the reconstruction and upgrading of the 60-kilometre internal road network at the main campus of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, the governor said the project would include proper drainage systems, street lighting, pedestrian walkways and disability-friendly routes.
Uba Sani noted that although ABU is a federal institution, his administration considers investment in education as critical to development, stressing that quality infrastructure is essential to effective learning, research and campus safety.
According to him, the project goes beyond road construction, as it will improve accessibility, ease movement of students and staff, enhance security, and provide better access for emergency and service vehicles within the campus.
The governor assured that the project would be executed in line with high engineering standards, using durable materials and effective stormwater management to ensure sustainability.
He added that the improved road network would also enhance the university’s capacity to host academic events such as conferences and convocations, while attracting visitors and investments to Kaduna State.
Uba Sani further stated that the project would create jobs for artisans and labourers, thereby boosting economic activities in Zaria, Sabon Gari and neighbouring communities.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, commended the governor for supporting the university at a critical time, describing the intervention as strategic and compassionate.
Prof. Ahmed also thanked the governor for land grants provided to the university for staff housing, noting that the gesture would improve staff welfare, morale and institutional stability.
He praised the governor’s leadership style, saying it has helped restore confidence and promote stability across Kaduna State, with institutions such as ABU benefiting directly from the administration’s policies.
