Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced plans to construct what will be the largest inter-state bus terminal in Nigeria, in terms of size and infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Sunday, with the terminal set to occupy 20 hectares along the Eastern Bypass in Chikun Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Ultra-Modern Inter-State Bus Terminal is designed as a dual facility capable of accommodating over 5,000 vehicles. It will feature intelligent traffic management systems, advanced surveillance, escalators, elevators, and full accessibility for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Refueling stations for petrol, diesel, and compressed natural gas (CNG) will also be integrated, alongside a three-star hotel to serve travelers, drivers, and visitors.

“This is more than concrete and steel; it is a fully integrated mobility ecosystem—safe, efficient, transparent, and future-ready,” Governor Sani said.

Highlighting the project’s economic impact, the Governor explained that the terminal will decongest the city center, enhance intra-city and inter-state connectivity, improve security surveillance, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for drivers, technicians, artisans, traders, and young entrepreneurs. He added that modern mobility infrastructure also strengthens security by addressing vulnerabilities that often fuel crime.

The project is part of a broader transformation of Kaduna State’s transport system. Since mid-2025, the state has deployed 100 free CNG buses, transporting over 1.4 million passengers and saving commuters nearly ₦1.5 billion. Governor Sani emphasized that this initiative has reduced household transport costs, lowered emissions, eased traffic congestion, and improved daily mobility.

Kaduna’s strategic position as a transport hub has historically been undermined by fragmented systems, leading to congestion, disorder, and insecurity. The new terminal aims to replace unsafe, scattered motor parks with a professionally managed, technology-enabled facility, strengthening regulatory oversight and restoring public confidence in transport.

The administration has already completed 200 modern bus stops across the state, while the Kakuri Modern Bus Terminal (Southern Transport Hub) is 90% complete, and the Sobawa Motor Park redevelopment is at 50%.

Looking ahead, Governor Sani announced plans to launch the Kaduna Light Rail Project by March 2026, featuring a 30 km Red Line from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha and a 20 km Yellow Line from Millennium City to Rigasa. In addition, a 24 km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Kawo to Sabon Tasha will operate 120 buses across 30 modern stations, providing efficient, affordable, and reliable transport.

“These projects are part of an integrated, multimodal system designed to serve all residents—urban and rural, young and old, rich and poor,” the Governor said.

Kaduna State’s transport reforms have earned national recognition. At the National Urban Mobility Conference in Abuja on January 22, 2026, the state ranked second in Nigeria for sustainable urban mobility. Kaduna is also the first in Northern Nigeria—and second nationally after Lagos—to implement a comprehensive State Transport Policy, providing a long-term strategic framework.

Governor Sani concluded, “We are not just building terminals, buses, and rail lines; we are building confidence, restoring trust, and laying foundations for enduring prosperity.”