Governor Uba Sani has been described by both Islamic and Christian clerics as a leader who keeps his words, as he has been fulfilling promises he made since he assumed office.
The testimony was made by both Most Rev(Dr) Timothy Yahaya, the Arch Bishop of Kaduna Province and Sheikh Haliru Maraya, Northern Coordinator of Global Peace Foundation.
The two religious leaders praised the Governor for buying a house for both Mrs Sarah Achi and Malam Usman Aliyu who lost their spouses at different times recently.
It will be recalled that Ven Edwin Achi, the husband of Mrs Achi, lost his life after his abduction and Malama Ummulkhairi Aliyu, an Islamic teacher, was mobbed to death at Maraban Jos last June.
Governor Uba Sani visited the deceaseds’ families and promised to buy each of them a house and to cater for the education and upkeep of Ummukhairi’s four children.
The Governor fulfilled the promise and the title documents were handed over to both Mrs Achi and Malam Usman at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House last Monday at a brief ceremony.
Expressing his gratitude to the Governor, Rev Yahaya said that he lacked words to express his joy, adding that ‘’the lexicon of words look very inadequate to express our feelings from our heart of hearts, and to express our thanks.’’
He argued that ‘’it is one thing for leaders in our clime to make a promise, and it’s another thing to keep that promise. But God has so blessed us with a Governor that when he says something, he follows his promise and keep his words.’’
The clergyman further said that ‘’we are most grateful for your putting smiles on the faces of these families. And it is our heart’s desire and prayer, as you put smiles on the faces of this family, the Lord will put smiles on your government in the name of Jesus.’’
‘’We equally pray that there will be lasting peace in Kaduna State. That this type of troubles will never come around again—that is our heart’s desire.
As a man of peace, a man of unity, all you have been doing, the Lord will bless it. And it will become a lasting legacy in your own regime,’’ he added.
Speaking also, Sheikh Maraya recalled that Ummulkhairi was murdered by a mob at Maraban Jos and Governor Uba Sani displayed his usual kindness and mercy by visiting and condoling with the family.
The Islamic cleric recalled that the Governor ‘’ made a pledge of monetary donation, which you subsequently fulfilled. We were told that the family has indeed received a donation of N10 million.’’
According to him, Governor Uba Sani also promised to continue funding the children’s education and he has directed relevant officials ‘’to look for a befitting quality school in Kaduna State for the children to get enrolled.’’
‘’The Governor equally pledged to get a befitting house for the family of the Ummukhairi and befitting three-bedroom bungalow has been obtained. We thank you immensely for always ensuring that your words are in tandem with your actions,’’ he added.
Sheikh Maraya who is also a member of the Special Hajj Committee of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, said that ‘’ we thank the Almighty Allah for giving us a compassionate Governor.’’
‘’Since you assumed the mantle of leadership, you have become a fountain of mercy to we, the good people of Kaduna State. And consequent upon that, the Almighty Lord will keep on rewarding you richly. And Insha’Allah, Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala will elevate you to a position you have never expected,’’ he maintained.
In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani reiterated that Kaduna States has a policy of supporting the families or the victims of banditry and insecurity since he assumed office.
He recalled that last year his administration also handed over 50 houses to the families of victims of banditry attack in the Kaduna State, adding that ‘’ I’m also happy today we are continuing with that very important policy. ‘’
‘’As a government, we will not let the families of the victims of insecurity in Kaduna State down; we will always be with them. I’m happy today Mrs. Aichi have recovered. She was in the hospital for many months.’’