From Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State represented Nigeria at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He presented Kaduna’s transformation story to a global audience of over 150 mayors, governors, and 300 city leaders from Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and Africa.
The Summit, themed “Collaborate. Inspire. Transform.,” served as a platform for global city leaders to exchange ideas and strategies for achieving sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven urban growth.
During the event, Governor Sani delivered a presentation titled “Building Partnerships for Shared Prosperity,” in which he outlined Kaduna State’s progress in urban renewal, agricultural transformation, and social protection. He emphasized that Kaduna’s development model is focused on expanding opportunities, protecting vulnerable populations, and empowering citizens to succeed.
In addition, Governor Sani participated in Expo City Dubai’s flagship podcast, where he discussed “Transforming Northern Nigeria: Leadership, Innovation, and Social Impact.” He reiterated that effective leadership and technology-driven governance are crucial for unlocking the potential of both people and cities.
During the Summit, the Governor held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Marwan Bin Galita, the Director General of Dubai Municipality. Their discussions focused on collaboration in waste-to-energy innovation, sustainable waste management, and modern urban planning. Both parties agreed to strengthen technical cooperation and knowledge exchange to support Kaduna’s transition toward a green and circular economy.
Governor Sani stated that Kaduna’s participation in the APCS 2025 highlights the State’s readiness to engage globally, innovate locally, and establish itself as a leader in sustainable development and inclusive growth in Nigeria and beyond.
