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Ach. Namadi Sambo's (FNIA) Policy Thrust

Kaduna state is regarded as the political barometer of the country and is been looked at as a pace setter in the northern states. Under Governor Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo, Kaduna state is getting what it deserves: a Visionary Leadership with Commitment to give every indigene equal opportunity irrespective of ones religious beliefs, ethnicity, political affiliation, social or economic class. Gov Arc. Namadi Sambo's policy thrust on various issues continue to be guided by these objectives: Good Governance integrity and transparency in the conduct of public Affairs. There is also the commitment to Justice, the rule of law and a sustainable development through sound education, basic health care, improved infrastructural facilities and rapid industrial growth; with the base-focus being: Security, Energy, Agriculture, and e-Governance.

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 The main source of value and competitive advantage in the new knowledge driven economy is human and intellectual capital, where knowledge, innovation and creativity prevail. For countries wanting to tap into the new ideas they most embrace the advances in information and communication technology ICT. With a population of 120 million people, Nigeria, in theory has the capacity to make a successful transition into a truly knowledge driven economy GO to Campaign Trail LECTURE on ICT

A Paradigm shift in Nigerian politics: "We are prepared to reinvent government initiatives based on principles of values, innovation and knowledge; and the Promise of one Nigeria"

 

"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 2011 again to continue the good work". Namadi Sambo

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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

Kaduna local government Areas (LGA)

  1. Birni-Gwari

  2. Chikun

  3. Giwa

  4. Igabi

  5. Ikara

  6. Jaba

  7. Jema'a

  8. Kachia

  9. Kaduna North

  10. Kaduna South

  11. Kagarko

  12. Kajuru

  13. Kaura

  14. Kauru

  15. Kubau

  16. Kudan

  17. Lere

  18. Makarfi

  19. Sabon-Gari

  20. Sanga

  21. Soba

  22. Zango-Kataf

  23. Zaria

 

Capital Territory Abuja. The global location of the state is between longitudes 06 00m 09 00 11 30, North of the equator, while the state capital lies on the longitude 10.30 North of  the equator.

The entire land structures consist of an undulating plateau but, towards the southern end, some hills could be seen scattered here and there. Based on the 1991 census and projections, Kaduna State has population of 3.96 million people with a density of about 700 people per head square kilometer. The main ethnic group are Bajju, Kataf, Kagoro, Moro’a jaba, Gbaggyi, Kanninkon, Ninzam, Hausa Fulani Chawai Kurama e.t.c with Hausa English language widely spoken.

There are two marked seasons in the state the dry windy season and the rainy season. There is heavy rainfall in the southern parts of the state like Kafanchan with an average rainfall of about 1016mm, with the state as a whole enjoying a rainy season of about five (5) months from April to October.

The state extends from the tropical grassland known as the Guinea Savannah to the Sudan Savannah in the North with about 80% of its population engaged in peasant farming producing both food can cash crops, the production of which is through the traditional method. Crop produced in Kaduna state include Cotton, Groundnut, Tobbaco, Beans, Maize, Yam, Guinea corn, Millet, ginger, Rice, Cassava, Tomato, sugarcane, Shea nuts, Cowpea, Mango, Kenaf, cocoyam, sorghum, Timber, Palm kernel, Banana, Soya bean, Onions, Corn and potatoes. Another important agricultural aspect engaged by people of the state is animal reading.

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>>

 

 

 
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