Dr Baba J Adamu, the Chairman of the Gubernatorial Candidates' Forum in Kaduna congratulated the Governor elect, Arch. Namadi Sambo. "we are truly democrats and in democracy, the people's mandate is paramount. They have spoken and we have accepted their choice of Namadi Sambo as the governor elect and hereby congratulate him and also Governor Makarfi for laying sound foundation for future development of the state" said Dr Baba J Adamu..Read more and see Pictures>>

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"I am committed to delivering the real, positive changes people want to see in Kaduna State of Nigeria. As we go forward with strength and confidence, we will follow a responsible and affordable plan and make improvements to the important priorities that make a difference in people's lives: jobs, electricity, water, world class education, peace & security, roads and improved community health service. You have my Solemn Pledge. Elect me as your Governor in April 2007".

MY PLAN FOR THE STATE

Complete overhaul and re-model of Kaduna state. My administration will:

• Restructure urban and rural development and patterns of human activities through equal opportunities, skills training and entrepreneurial spirit;

• Solve the problem of urban primacy through satellite town creation and expansion;

• Provide enabling environment for foreign investment in food processing industries, technologies and mineral resources;

• Provide better social & economic INFRASTRUCTURE such as

• World class education fully equipped with computers;

• Better health care delivery;

• Sustainable water supply for all by decentralization of water production and supply - easy and tested like we did in Eastern Europe;

• Highly classified transport and communication systems with a plan for a subway in Kaduna town (direct labour road construction to tar the whole of Kaduna major cities)

• Bring in new tourism and recreation industry through promotion and upgrade of our facilities;

• Boost agriculture and build massive silos storage facilities - plan to make Kaduna the centre for agricultural products;

• Build Kaduna state stock exchange and educate our people on the importance of investing;

• Ban begging on anyone 2 - 30 years old and create huge round-the year farm where would be beggars can or will be forced to work on a minimum wage to avoid begging on the streets. Disables will have centers for treatment and or job placement;

• Bring foreign investment - manufacturing, production and services - job creation

• Build a 7000 Megawatts coal power plant in Kaduna for sustainable electricity and even sell to neighbouring states (currently Nigeria produces total of 5000 megawatt);

• Invest in solar energy and commence the building of closed sewage systems;

• Re-introduce war against indiscipline, and set in new rules for clean and healthy cities;

• Introduce system to check corruption, improve public accountability and innovation by using ICT and computers in government institutions;

• Standardize our cultural presentation, movies and social programs;

• Foster unity & peace in togetherness through empowering our emirs, chiefs and religious leaders

These are my covenant with my people, the people of Kaduna State. God acts in a miraculous way, and if God wishes that I lead the State to greatness, I will humbly accept to serve you as your GOVERNOR.

Dr Engr. Baba Jibrin Adamu, Ph.D, President/CEO iNetworks Canada & Gubernatorial Candidate under the platform of NEW DEMOCRATS (ND) – elect Dr Baba for a better, more prosperous Kaduna

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KADUNA STATE  - BRIEF ON KADUNA STATE

Kaduna State occupies almost the central portion of the Northern Nigeria and shares borders with Sokoto, Katsina Niger, Kano Bauchi and Plateau States. The state also shares border with the Federal

These include Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Pigs and poultry farming. Based on the above, some possible industries could be food and sugar processing, Cigarettes manufacturing, furniture industry, Ginger processing, Fibre factory, Palm oil, Milk, Starch production plant and milling.  Kaduna, which is the plural of Kada, got its name from the reptile crocodile, which abounded in the River Kaduna in the early days. Kaduna State is historically the home of Queen Amina of Zazzau who was noted for stepping where men dared not. As the ruler of Zauzzau she made conquest and waged battles against her neighbours. The southern part of the state is home of our ancient civilization known as the Nok culture which dates back to between 90BC-500AD. This is an archelogical discovery around Nok town in Jaba local government area of the state and one of the most significant and best known culture in the black African region today.

The capital Kaduna served as the capital of colonial master, Fredrick Luggard when he moved from Zungeru , capital of Northern Nigeria , North central state and now Kaduna. Click for More on Kaduna>>