“It was a profound honor to address a Special Side Event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, centered on the theme “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth.”

In my remarks, I articulated the bold and transformative reforms championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda. These reforms are not merely policy shifts; they represent a fundamental realignment of governance, aimed at restoring public trust, reinvigorating investor confidence, and positioning Nigeria on a sustainable growth trajectory. Key among these measures are the strategic removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of exchange rates, comprehensive institutional reforms, and revitalized diplomatic engagement, all of which are beginning to yield measurable progress.

I shared Kaduna State’s narrative as a microcosm of this national resurgence. Our state, once burdened by security challenges that hindered development, has made significant strides through a balanced approach of kinetic operations and community-centered non-kinetic strategies. This progress was recently acknowledged by the UK Government’s upgrade of Kaduna’s travel advisory from “Red” to “Amber,” reflecting improved security conditions. Beyond security, Kaduna is advancing transformation through strategic initiatives such as the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), targeted investments in human capital, digital modernization, and a governance ethos rooted in transparency and inclusivity.

While the determination within Nigeria is crucial, I underscored the indispensable role of global partnerships in unlocking our collective potential. Kaduna State stands prepared and eager to collaborate with multilateral institutions, development partners, private investors, and the diaspora, working together to co-create scalable solutions that foster shared prosperity.

I concluded by saluting President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s renaissance and reaffirmed Kaduna State’s resolve to sustain this momentum, building a future grounded in peace, dignity, and opportunity for all.

Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State”