Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced plans to construct what he described as the largest inter-state bus terminal in Nigeria, in terms of size and supporting infrastructure.
Speaking on Sunday while performing the groundbreaking for the project, the governor said the ultra-modern terminal would be sited on 20 hectares of land along the Eastern Bypass in Chikun Local Government Area.
According to him, the facility will operate as a dual terminal with the capacity to accommodate more than 5,000 vehicles, supported by intelligent traffic management systems and advanced surveillance architecture.
He said the terminal would be fully equipped with escalators and elevators to ensure accessibility for all users, including the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Governor Uba Sani disclosed that the complex would also host refuelling stations for petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG), positioning Kaduna State at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation.
“A three-star hotel within the complex will cater for travellers, drivers and visitors, offering comfort, rest and convenience. This is not merely infrastructure of concrete and steel; it is a fully integrated mobility ecosystem — safe, efficient, transparent and future-ready,” he said.
The governor described the project as a major economic catalyst, noting that its location along the revitalised Eastern Bypass corridor would decongest the city centre, improve connectivity between intra-city and inter-state travel, and enhance security surveillance.
He said thousands of direct and indirect jobs would be created for drivers, technicians, artisans, traders, service providers and young entrepreneurs, adding that the terminal would generate a vibrant economic ecosystem.
Governor Uba Sani further argued that investment in modern mobility infrastructure would help address structural vulnerabilities that often fuel crime and instability, stressing that the project would reinforce peace and security in Kaduna State and the wider North-West region.
He explained that the groundbreaking formed part of a broader and carefully sequenced transformation of the state’s transport ecosystem.
Recalling achievements already recorded, the governor said the state government had deployed 100 free CNG buses since mid-2025, which have conveyed more than 1.4 million passengers and saved commuters almost ₦1.5 billion in transport costs.
According to him, the initiative has reduced household transport expenses, lowered emissions, eased traffic congestion and improved daily mobility for workers, students and traders.
Governor Uba Sani noted that Kaduna State’s historical role as a strategic link between regions and markets had been undermined for years by fragmented and inadequate transport arrangements, which placed unnecessary burdens on travellers and transport operators.
He lamented that inter-state travel had long been characterised by congestion, disorder and insecurity, forcing families, traders and young people to endure unsafe and inefficient conditions.
“Today, we draw a firm line beneath that history. With this project, we are replacing disorder with structure, vulnerability with safety, and inconvenience with dignity,” he said.
The governor said the terminal was designed to consolidate scattered, unsafe and unregulated motor parks into a single, professionally managed and technology-enabled facility, thereby strengthening regulatory oversight and restoring confidence in public transport.
He disclosed that the state government had already completed 200 modern bus stops across Kaduna State, while the Kakuri Modern Bus Terminal, which will serve as the southern transport hub, has reached 90 per cent completion.
The redevelopment of Sobawa Motor Park, he added, stands at 50 per cent completion.
Looking ahead, Governor Uba Sani said the state would break ground by March 2026 for the Kaduna Light Rail Project, comprising a 30-kilometre Red Line from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha and a 20-kilometre Yellow Line from Millennium City to Rigasa.
He also announced plans for a 24-kilometre Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Kawo to Sabon Tasha, supported by 30 modern stations and 120 buses.
“These initiatives are not isolated projects; they form an integrated, multimodal transport system designed to serve every segment of our society,” he said.
The governor noted that Kaduna State’s investment in the transport sector had earned national recognition, revealing that the state was ranked second in Nigeria for sustainable urban mobility at the National Urban Mobility Conference held in Abuja on January 22, 2026.
He added that Kaduna State is the first in Northern Nigeria and the second nationally after Lagos to develop a comprehensive State Transport Policy.
“When the history of this era is written, let it be recorded that Kaduna State chose planning over improvisation, inclusion over exclusion, and sustainability over short-term fixes,” Governor Uba Sani said.
