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Kaduna: Size - 5,100 Sq Km, Created in 1976, Population - over 6,066,562 (2006 Census)

 

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TRANSFORMATION IN KADUNA: INTRA & INTER CITY MASS TRANSIT TRAIN SERVICE

From SA on ICT, Kaduna

June 7,  2008

Under the leadership of Arc Namadi Sambo, the Commissioner of Inter-governmental affairs was given the mandate to, in partnership with the Railway Corporation, to resuscitate train services in Kaduna state and create Mass transit train (MTT), and Inter-City Train as the first phase.

 

Exactly one year after coming into office, Intra-city Train (MTT) now  runs in Kaduna town with halt stations at: Sabo/Deeper Life, Television Garage, St. Gerald, Sardauna Crescent, Central Market, Abakpa, NDC, Kawo and block station such as at Rigachikun, Tsanin Kura, Kaduna Junction and Kaduna North.

 

At the cost of N65 million to rehabilitate rail service and take off funds, the Intra-city MTT will be expanding to cover more areas in the state.

 

“My Vision is to give every indigene of this state equal opportunity with tools for empowerment irrespective of ones religious beliefs, political affiliation, social or economic class. By Allah, I am guided by these objectives along side:  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.  Strong agricultural support base with the sole aim of eradicating poverty and creating wealth  A safe place for people to live, work, move freely and find jobs; and feel You are on top of the world. Please come to Kaduna state…” Gov Namadi Sambo


Governor Arch Mohammed Namadi Sambo is a true democrat, whose approach to problems is always humane and conciliatory he is a man of peace who patiently looked to the future with courage and hope. His commitment in the direction of transforming the state into a relatively better integrated and functional polity is continuing  with a mission  to create a stable  and cohesive polity capable of securing effectively the interests of the various communities and giving them the opportunity to develop and live in peace  with one another.


 

 

 

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   SAMBO 11 POINT AGENDA...

  1. Security for Peace and Development

  2. Free and Compulsory Primary Education and General Development of the Education Sector

  3. Intensive Agricultural Development

  4. Poverty Alleviation

  5. Youths and Women Development

  6. Infrastructural Development

  7. Improved HealthCare Delivery

  8. Industrial Regeneration (Cottage and Urban Industries)

  9. Provision of Housing for All, Particularly the Low Income Earners and the Civil Servants

  10. Transformation of Our Rural Areas to Modern Standards

  11. Improved Welfare Package for All Workers and Pensioners


 

 

 

 

 

 

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