By Femi Oyelola
Governor Uba Sani has received the Distinguished Human Capital Development Champion Award in recognition of his outstanding investments in education, skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
The Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria (CIHCDN), which honored him with the award, noted that it celebrates the governor’s people-centered policies.
The award, presented at the Institute’s National Conference held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, applauds Governor Uba Sani’s initiatives to expand access to education, healthcare, vocational skills, economic opportunities, and to improve living conditions for citizens of Kaduna State.
The Institute stated that the award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing education, healthcare, skills development, rural transformation, financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and capacity building.
It described Governor Uba Sani’s initiatives as a model of people-centered governance capable of delivering sustainable development and improved opportunities for Kaduna State’s citizens.
Speaking after receiving the award, Commissioner of Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, expressed the governor’s appreciation to the Institute for recognizing Kaduna State’s commitment to human capital development.
“This recognition is a testament to Governor Uba Sani’s unwavering commitment to placing people at the center of governance. His Excellency firmly believes that the greatest investment any government can make is in its people, particularly the young, women, and the vulnerable,” Maiyaki stated.
He cited the establishment of three Vocational Training and Skills Development Centers in Rigachikun, Soba, and Samarun Kataf, designed to equip approximately 32,000 young people annually with practical, industry-relevant skills across 14 trades.
“These centers recenter a deliberate shift towards building a productive, skilled, and economically independent generation. Our objective is to transform young people from job seekers into skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and employers of labor,” he elaborated.
The commissioner further noted that the administration has made substantial investments in education, including the construction of 736 new classrooms, the renovation of more than 1,200 classrooms, the recruitment of 10,000 teachers, and the training of more than 33,000 teachers to strengthen the quality of education and enhance access.
He recalled the reduction of tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions by up to 50 percent, alongside expanded scholarship and bursary interventions, demonstrating the governor’s determination to remove financial barriers to education.
On agricultural development, Maiyaki disclosed that the administration has distributed 1,400 truckloads of free fertilizer to 420,000 smallholder farmers, describing the intervention as a major investment in rural livelihoods, food security, and economic empowerment.
“Governor Uba recognizes that human capital development goes beyond the classroom. It includes empowering farmers to become more productive, equipping young people with employable skills, strengthening healthcare delivery and creating opportunities for families to achieve economic independence,” he said.
Maiyaki also highlighted the governor’s investments in healthcare, including the revitalization of 255 Primary Healthcare Centers, improved welfare for healthcare professionals, and initiatives to expand access to quality medical services, particularly in underserved rural communities.
He stressed that the administration’s development agenda is anchored in inclusive governance, ensuring that opportunities and government interventions reach communities irrespective of political, religious, or ethnic affiliations.
“This award is not merely a recognition of achievements recorded; it is an encouragement to do even more. His Excellency remains resolute in building a Kaduna State where every child has access to quality education, every young person has an opportunity to acquire productive skills, and every citizen has a fair chance to prosper,” Maiyaki added.
The commissioner assured the Institute that the recognition would further strengthen the governor’s determination to consolidate ongoing reforms and accelerate investments in human capital development.
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