The Governor, who gave this counsel in his remarks as Chief
Host at the 25th anniversary celebration of ACF, also reminded that the Forum
remains a vital platform for the region’s stability and advancement.

He promised to ‘’work with the ACF, the Federal Government
under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our sister states, development partners,
civil society, and the private sector to build a North that is secure,
inclusive, prosperous, and globally competitive.’’

The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Hadiza
Balarabe, also revisited the courageous origins of ACF, from March 7, 2000, in
Kaduna.

‘’As we celebrate this historic milestone, let us recommit
ourselves to the founding ideals of the Forum, which are unity, justice,
dialogue, and the pursuit of collective progress.

‘’May the next twenty-five years bring even greater
achievements, deeper cohesion, and a stronger, more peaceful Northern
Nigeria,’’ he prayed.

The Governor expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, ‘’who
is leading, courageously and strategically, the drive to better secure Nigeria,
promote national reforms, and ensure the economic reengineering of our nation.

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Speaking on Kaduna State, he said that ‘’our administration
has embraced a leadership approach rooted in inclusion, transparency,
reconciliation, and citizen participation. These principles are rebuilding
trust and deepening engagements across communities.’’

Governor Uba Sani noted that his administration is
confronting the security challenges of the state, using a combination of
inclusive governance, community engagement and infrastructural development
which is referred to as the Kaduna Peace Model.

‘’The Kaduna Peace Model recognizes that peace is not
enforced, it is engineered. It is built through the equitable distribution of
projects, participatory budgeting, human capital development, and the
deliberate redesign of public spaces to promote coexistence.

‘’It is anchored in the belief that design, planning, and
governance are powerful instruments for social harmony,’’ he added.

The Governor disclosed that calm has been restored across
vulnerable communities ‘’through intelligence-driven coordination, robust
support for security agencies, the empowerment of local institutions, and the
integration of technology.’’

‘’Farmers have returned to their farmlands with renewed
hope, supported by our programs in mechanization, modern inputs, extension
services, and market access. Kaduna State continues to uphold its reputation as
a food basket for the region,’’ he maintained.

The Governor also listed his government’s achievements in
the health and education sectors as well as infrastructural development since
he assumed office.

‘’We have upgraded secondary hospitals, revitalized primary
healthcare centers, and strengthened maternal and child health programs. Our
vision is a Kaduna State where no citizen is denied healthcare because of
distance or poverty.

‘’Our commitment to education is unwavering. We are
expanding enrollment, improving facilities, training teachers, equipping
schools, and strengthening technical and tertiary institutions.

‘’Education remains the bedrock of our long-term peace and
development strategy.

According to the Governor, ‘’infrastructure development is
being delivered equitably across all 23 Local Government Areas, with a strong
focus on rural–urban balance.