The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for remitting N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Endwell scheme following the resolution of a dispute that had lingered since 2021.
In a communique after its first Congress of the year 2025 by the Alhaji AbdulGafar Alabelewe led Exco it described Senator Uba Sani as a media-friendly governor.
The council also referred to Governor Sani as a promoter of the rule of law and a leader who respects the traditional institution, following his reinstatement of the dethroned Chief of Piriga Chiefdom, Chief Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna.
According to the Council, the governor acted in compliance with the judgment of the National Industrial Court that nullified Zamuna’s dethronement by the past administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
It noted that the governor also complied with all the judgment terms, including the payment of N10 million damages, Chief Zamuna’s salary and other entitlements.
The communique reads: “The council commends the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for collaborative efforts with the governor of Kaduna state in restoring peace in most vulnerable areas in Kaduna State: Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Zangon Kataf and Chikun LGAs.
“His non-kinetic approach to addressing security challenges and his inclusive governance policy have restored relative peace and harmony in the state.
“The NUJ however expresses serious concern over the recent renewed attacks in some parts of the state, particularly in Kauru, Sanga, Kajuru and Kachia LGAs, and commiserates with the victims of the attacks.”
The council also congratulated the governor on the conferment of the “Governor of the Year” award by Thisday Newspaper and Arise News TV, adding that it is a testament to his achievements in rural development
