By Blessing Daniels Williams
Tinubu -Uba Leadership Network (TULN)
I came across Yusuf Goje’s recent piece, “Keep Politicians On Their Toes: Let’s Talk Some Numbers (Part 1)”, and I must say: the call for accountability is important. Holding leaders accountable is a cornerstone of democracy — and Governor Uba Sani himself has repeatedly urged citizens to do just that.
But while we “talk numbers,” let’s also talk truth, context, and fairness.
Yes — the article rightly notes that Kaduna State under Governor Uba Sani has received over ₦681 billion from FAAC, IGR, grants, and loans within two years. That figure is factual. What it doesn’t mention is what Uba Sani inherited when he assumed office in May 2023:
A state burdened with crippling debt.
Incomplete and abandoned infrastructure projects across local governments.
Huge liabilities in gratuities, pensions, and unpaid contractor fees.
Deteriorating rural economies and widespread insecurity, especially in Southern Kaduna.
With all this on his desk, Governor Uba Sani chose a different path from what we were used to in the past. He chose stability, transparency, and human capital development — not showmanship.
Here’s what the numbers don’t show, but the people can feel:
Over 4,000 women and youth supported through the ₦500 million Cooperative Loan Scheme.
Revival of rural roads and schools abandoned for years.
Healthcare centers refurbished in Zaria, Kachia, and Birnin Gwari.
Real investment in education — including new teachers, new furniture, and better school access.
A government that responds — not bullies. That listens — not lectures.
Let’s also talk about borrowing. While the article mentions loans, it doesn’t say they are concessionary (low-interest, long-term), and tied to development projects like the Urban Renewal Programme, water infrastructure, and rural electrification.
We support activism. We support scrutiny. But we also support honest conversations.
Governor Uba Sani didn’t come to play politics. He came to govern with empathy. To serve with purpose. And to clean up the financial and emotional mess left behind by the past.
So yes, let’s keep politicians on their toes. But let’s not ignore progress just because it doesn’t scream headlines. Let’s be watchdogs — not attack dogs.
The real verdict? It lies with the people — and Kaduna is watching, not just talking.
