Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas for facilitating development projects to improve education healthcare and security in Sabon Gari Local Government Area.
The governor made the commendation during the flag-off of several projects and the commissioning of a 20-bed primary healthcare centre that Abbas facilitated in the local government.
Sani represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Abdulkadir Meyere said Abbas had shown commitment to improving his constituents’ living conditions by providing critical infrastructure and empowerment programmes.
He urged residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) arguing that continuity in leadership would ensure the completion of ongoing projects and sustain development across the area.
The governor acknowledged that some of the projects facilitated by Abbas might not be completed before the 2027 general elections but urged the people to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Abbas’ return as Speaker to ensure their completion.
He urged residents to vote for the APC at all levels saying continued support for the party would ensure the sustainability of development initiatives in Sabon Gari.
Speaking at the event Abbas said the projects were designed to address critical needs expand opportunities and improve access to essential public services.
The projects include a 10-classroom block at Saidu Primary School Samaru; a proposed secondary school in Samaru; a National Open University study centre and computer-based testing centre in Dogarawa; and a diagnostic centre at Isa Chikaji Primary Healthcare Centre.
Others include a police station at the Queen Elizabeth Area Command GRA and the 20-bed primary healthcare centre at Zangon Dan Borno Dogarawa Ward.
The Speaker said the 10-classroom block would provide pupils with a more conducive learning environment while the proposed secondary school would enable them to continue their education beyond the primary level.
He added that the National Open University study centre and computer-based testing facility would expand access to higher education and digital examinations particularly for residents who might otherwise struggle to access such opportunities.
On healthcare Abbas said the proposed diagnostic centre at Isa Chikaji Primary Healthcare Centre would improve access to medical investigations stressing that adequate equipment and qualified personnel would be necessary to deliver effective services.
He also said the 20-bed healthcare facility at Zangon Dan Borno must be supported by qualified medical personnel reliable services and an effective referral system to ensure quality healthcare delivery.
Abbas said the proposed police station at the Queen Elizabeth Area Command would strengthen security operations enable faster emergency responses and promote cooperation between security agencies and residents.
He commended President Tinubu Governor Sani and other stakeholders for their support for development and security in the area.
The Speaker urged contractors handling the projects to comply with approved specifications and timelines and called on residents to protect the facilities and monitor the utilisation of public funds.
He said the interventions were part of efforts to translate the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda into tangible benefits for communities and assured residents of his commitment to facilitating more development projects and providing effective oversight to ensure their completion.
Also speaking the member representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency Sadiq Ango Abdullahi said Abbas had facilitated several development projects and empowerment programmes for his constituents.
He listed empowerment initiatives including the distribution of motorcycles and grinding machines as well as financial assistance for small-scale businesses.
The Chairman of Sabon Gari Local Government Jamilu Albani also commended Abbas for allocating resources to development projects in the area.
Albani said the interventions covered roads educational facilities and healthcare infrastructure adding that residents would continue to benefit from the projects.
He urged people to support the APC saying continuity in governance was important to sustain development and ensure the completion of ongoing projects.