From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for Kaduna State, moving it from the “Red” to the “Amber” category. This change allows British citizens to travel freely to the state.
The announcement was made by Cynthia Rowe, the Development Director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), during signing a new Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) with the Kaduna State Government.
Rowe explained that Kaduna had been classified as “Red” since 2022 but was reclassified to “Amber” due to improvements in the security situation. She described this change as a recognition of the state government’s efforts to address insecurity and noted that it sends a positive signal to potential investors.
The KaMAF agreement was signed by Governor Uba Sani on behalf of Kaduna State and Rowe on behalf of the FCDO. This agreement aims to build on existing progress in governance, health, education, and agriculture.
According to Governor Sani, the partnership has already contributed to reducing maternal and child mortality, improving access to healthcare, upgrading school infrastructure, and enhancing teacher training.
He also mentioned that over 10% of Kaduna’s 2025 budget has been allocated for crop and livestock productivity.
Reform initiatives such as the Local Government Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (LFTAS) program, Issue-Based Projects, and Community Development Charters are being implemented to increase citizen engagement and strengthen institutions.
Governor Sani expressed optimism that the new framework would accelerate development and further enhance Kaduna’s reputation as a state committed to resilience and inclusive growth.
