The Igbo Community, Kaduna State has confered the chieftaincy title “Ezi Enyi Ndigbo” (True Friend of the Igbos) on Governor Uba Sani.
The conferment, which took place on Saturday during the 2024 Igbo Cultural Day Celebration at the Nigerian Correctional Service Staff College, Barnawa, attracted eminent personalities and cultural enthusiasts.
The Ezeigbo Kaduna, His Royal Highness Igwe Engr. Sylvanus Aneke, performed the conferment.
He said it was in recognition of Uba Sani administration’s efforts in rebuilding trust, strengthening security, forging unity and creating conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive.
In his remarks at the occasion, the governor thanked the Igbo community for finding him worthy of the special title.
“I have had long standing relationship with Ndigbo. Igbos are a unique people: industrious, hardworking, resilient, resourceful and accommodating. They have and continue to make immeasurable contributions to the growth and development of our dear state. Despite challenges, their faith in the huge potentials and possibilities of Kaduna State remain unshaken.
“I urged Igbos to continue to invest in critical sectors in Kaduna State. Our economic agenda is designed to sustain Kaduna State’s enviable status as a premier investment destination in Nigeria.
“We aim to attract investments across diverse sectors, create jobs, and facilitate technology and skills transfer, making our labor force more skilled and employable.
“We are willing and ready to partner with Igbo industrialists and entrepreneurs. We offer very attractive incentives. We are one of the leading states in Ease of Doing Business.
“I informed the gathering that I have given approval for the allocation of a large expanse of land for the building of a Spare Parts Market in Kaduna. The allocation papers are being perfected by the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS).
“I will personally perform the groundbreaking for the construction of the Spare Parts Market. This announcement was greeted with rapturous applause,” Governor Uba Sani said
