I’ve Paid Over N7bn As Compensation To Property Owners — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that his administration has been paying compensation to property owners whose structures were affected by ongoing road constructions in the last three and half years. The Governor…
Compensation for property demolished during road expansion has long been a contentious issue in Kaduna State, where successive administrations have carried out ambitious infrastructure projects that required clearing buildings and land along major corridors. Delayed or inadequate payouts have previously sparked public criticism, making timely compensation a politically sensitive benchmark for governors seeking to show commitment to affected residents.
The reports agree that Governor Uba Sani's administration has disbursed over N7 billion to property owners affected by road construction since he took office about three and a half years ago, with payments reaching households across Kaduna's three senatorial zones. Figures vary slightly across outlets — Tribune cites 4,865 households compensated in total, while Vanguard reports a more recent tranche of N2 billion paid to 865 property owners in areas including Zaria, Sabon Gari and Giwa — suggesting the N7 billion figure may represent cumulative payments made in stages rather than a single disbursement. Details on the specific roads involved, the valuation process used, and whether all affected residents have been fully compensated are not addressed in the coverage.