A group representing the people of Southern Kaduna has claimed that the region was significantly neglected by both the federal and Kaduna State governments from 2015 to 2023 during the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
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During a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobai (rtd), chairman of a committee formed by the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC) to assess the annual cultural festival’s timing and sustainability, stated that the previous state government displayed clear hostility towards the region.
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Bobai mentioned that Southern Kaduna lacked essential development during that time, leading residents to rely on prayers for help.
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He noted that their prayers have been answered, and a thanksgiving event is planned for January 2026.
He pointed out that peace has returned to the area, enabling residents, most of whom are farmers, to resume farming activities.
Additionally, those who were displaced by past violence have returned to their homes.
He expressed gratitude towards the current federal and state governments, commending their inclusivity.
Bobai highlighted the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, a Federal Medical Centre, and other services in Southern Kaduna as signs of renewed focus on the region.
The retired naval officer remarked that while previous administrations overlooked Southern Kaduna in ministerial appointments, the current government under President Bola Tinubu has appointed a minister from the area, providing the locals with reasons for gratitude.
Bobai specifically thanked President Tinubu for appointing a son of Southern Kaduna as Chief of Defence Staff, later approving his role as Minister of Defence, and prayed for his guidance to tackle Nigeria’s security issues.
He also announced that the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) will no longer take place in December, following suggestions from the SKLC review committee regarding the festival’s timing and sustainability.
