MEDIA BRIEFING

KICKSTARTING THE KADUNA BUS RAPID TRANSIT (KBRT) PROJECT: GOVERNOR UBA SANI’S COMMITMENT TO MODERNIZING URBAN TRANSPORT

Delivered by the Director General

Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA) Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim

March 7, 2025

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, good morning.

We gather here today to discuss a significant milestone in the transformation of Kaduna State’s transport system: the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) Project. This project, a cornerstone of the Governor Uba Sani’s urban mobility agenda, is designed to modernize public transportation, decongest city roads, and enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.

A Vision for an Efficient Kaduna

For years, Kaduna has faced transportation challenges, including congestion, unregulated commercial transport operations, and inefficiencies that affect the movement of people and goods. Recognizing the need for a structured and sustainable urban transport system, the KBRT Project was conceived to bring order, safety, and reliability to public transit.

This transformative project will introduce a 24-km dedicated transit corridor from Kawo Bridge to Sabon Tasha, with well-structured bus stations and shelters strategically placed along the route. More than just an infrastructural development, KBRT represents a shift towards a modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation system that will enhance mobility, stimulate economic growth, and create job opportunities for Kaduna residents.

His Excellency’s Commitment to Urban Development

The realization of this project would not have been possible without the unwavering support and decisive leadership of His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani. After years of planning and delays, the KBRT project faced the risk of further postponement. However, His Excellency intervened with bold financial commitments to ensure its actualization.

In 2023, Governor Uba Sani directed the release of N97 million as counterpart funding, a crucial move that revived the implementation of the project. Understanding the strategic importance of a well-functioning transport system, he further allocated N699 million in the 2024 budget to accelerate the execution of KBRT.

In the 2025 budget, Governor Uba Sani has made a budgetary provision of N30 billion, with N5 billion set aside as part of the counterpart funding, reinforcing the commitment of his administration to seeing the project through to completion.

This commitment underscores the Governor’s vision for a modern, inclusive, and economically  vibrant Kaduna, where infrastructure development is at the heart of sustainable growth.

Project Implementation 

The Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), is kickstarting the implementation of KBRT Project. AFD plays a significant role globally in supporting sustainable development projects such as the KBRT, reinforcing its commitment to fostering urban growth, economic stability, and climate-friendly transportation systems worldwide. As the financier of this project, AFD has provided crucial support to ensure its success. 

The Kaduna BRT project, when fully completed, will provide:

• Safer and more reliable transport
• Decongestion of Kaduna urban center
• Reduction of travel time
• Improved road safety and environmental sustainability

Moving forward, residents of Kaduna should expect to see visible progress, with the construction of transit corridors and the installation of necessary infrastructure. 

As the implementing Agency, KADSTRA recognize the critical role of the media in providing the necessary visibility for the KBRT project. Your support in informing and engaging the public will ensure that residents and stakeholders are carried along throughout the implementation process.

In this regard, we are pleased to invite the media to cover the presentation of the project and the groundbreaking ceremony of the Southern Inter-State Bus Terminal, which will be performed by His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, alongside the French Ambassador, on March 11, 2025, at the proposed depot of the Kaduna BRT within the premises of Kaduna Line. 

Conclusion

The Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) Project is more than just a transport initiative: it is a game-changer for the economy of Kaduna state and urban development. Through the commitment of His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, and the dedication of all stakeholders, we are on track to transform the way Kaduna moves.

We call on the public to support this project and embrace the new era of structured, modern, and efficient public transportation in Kaduna.

Thank you.

Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim

Director General (KADSTRA)