Where Hope Finds a Home: Inside Governor Uba Sani’s Bold Vision to Heal Kaduna

Where Hope Finds a Home: Inside Governor Uba Sani’s Bold Vision to Heal Kaduna

By Abraham Adeyemi | Privilege Magazine
Kaduna – July 2025

In the quiet moments after the ceremony, you could hear the tears before the applause. A woman — widowed by banditry — clutched the keys to her new home with trembling hands. Behind her stood a brand-new school, ready to welcome her children. Nearby, a clinic offered the promise of healthcare where none had existed. This was not just another commissioning — it was the restoration of dignity.

This powerful testimony was shared by Victor Mathew Bobai, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Governor Uba Sani, who has been at the heart of the administration’s communication efforts and public engagement. According to Bobai, this initiative represents one of the most emotionally defining moments of the Governor’s leadership and a turning point in Kaduna’s recovery narrative.

“What we commemorated was not simply a ceremony,” Bobai told Privilege Magazine. “It was a solemn act of healing — a vow honoured, a covenant fulfilled. It was our way of telling every widow, every orphan, every displaced soul affected by the cruelty of banditry: You are not forgotten. You are seen. You are honoured. And we are rebuilding with you.”

For over a decade, Kaduna State has wrestled with the trauma of insecurity and mass displacement. But under the steady leadership of Governor Uba Sani, a new chapter is unfolding — one anchored not only in enhanced security, but in intentional healing.

At the centre of this transformation is a groundbreaking partnership between the Kaduna State Government and the Qatar Charity Foundation, culminating in the successful commissioning of Phase One of a multi-faceted humanitarian housing project. The development includes residential housing units, a fully-equipped school, a primary healthcare clinic, and a shopping mall — all tailored to support families impacted by banditry.

But beyond the visible infrastructure, Victor Bobai emphasizes that the initiative is grounded in empathy and policy alignment.

“This is trauma-informed governance,” he said. “Governor Uba Sani understands that true recovery must go beyond physical safety. It must bring emotional stability, social reintegration, and economic empowerment.”

The event was graced by high-ranking national figures, including National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas; the Chief of Defence Staff, and representatives of Qatar Charity. Their presence sent a strong signal: this administration’s work is not only local, but nationally and internationally recognized.

As the handover took place, the symbolic weight of the moment was not lost on the Governor. According to Bobai, Governor Uba Sani described it as “the most consequential moment of my life — not as a Senator, not as a Governor, but as a human being.”

In that deeply human declaration, the philosophy behind the project became clear. This is leadership by compassion — and policy driven by the principle that government must be a healing force in people’s lives.

The Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, along with Sheikh Hamdi Abdu, Country Director of Qatar Charity, commended Governor Uba Sani’s vision and affirmed their continued commitment to future phases of the partnership.

President Tinubu was also acknowledged for his unwavering commitment to Kaduna’s security and for supporting developmental recovery through strategic national backing.

A local resident, speaking to Privilege Magazine, echoed the community’s gratitude:

“This is the first time we feel like government is walking with us through our pain, not above it.”

From a policy standpoint, the initiative aligns with Governor Uba Sani’s broader agenda of inclusive governance, security reform, and social reintegration — ensuring that no group is left behind in Kaduna’s development journey.

As SSA Public Affairs, Victor Mathew Bobai underscores the Governor’s unwavering dedication:

“This is not a one-time gesture. This is a foundational statement that our people matter — that we are committed to restoring not just structures, but futures.”

As Kaduna moves forward, this milestone will be remembered not only for its physical impact, but for what it represents — the convergence of empathy, policy, and political will.

Governor Uba Sani has shown that where others see statistics, he sees human lives. And in the hands of such leadership, hope now has a home.