- He commended the Governor’s inclusive leadership style
- What he is doing should serve as an example to the rest of the country,”
- To be a Christian is not to be a second-class citizen or a slave
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has hailed Governor Uba Sani as a divine blessing to Kaduna State, saying his emergence was God’s way of healing the state from years of violence, mistrust, and religious intolerance.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Fani-Kayode spoke during the 2025 Synod and 35th Anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
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He commended the Governor’s inclusive leadership style, noting that it is gradually correcting past injustices and fostering peace across Kaduna’s diverse communities.
According to him, there was a time when all 17 security chiefs in Nigeria were Northern Muslims, leaving Christians, particularly in Kaduna, feeling sidelined. “But with the coming of Governor Uba Sani, things have begun to change for the better. What he is doing should serve as an example to the rest of the country,” he said.
Fani-Kayode, who described the Governor as one of his closest friends, said Uba Sani’s leadership was the outcome of divine intervention, adding, “He is not an ordinary man. The Governor you have today came as a consequence of prayer.”
He recalled the December 25, 2016, massacre in Southern Kaduna, where over 800 Christians were killed across four local government areas, calling it one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s history. He lamented that hospitals were closed and victims abandoned, describing that period as one of neglect and persecution.
The former Minister said Christian traditional rulers were slain, and communities treated “like filth,” but their faith and resilience remained unbroken. “To be a Christian is not to be a second-class citizen or a slave. We prayed for deliverance, and God sent Uba Sani as an answer to those prayers,” he said.
He praised Governor Sani’s unity efforts, such as establishing the Kaduna Elders’ Forum with Christian representation and bridging divides between Muslims and Christians. He added that killings in Southern Kaduna had ceased since Uba Sani took office, making the state more peaceful and united.
Fani-Kayode also lauded the Governor’s humility and respect for all faiths, recalling when Sani removed his cap in reverence during a church service. He urged both Christians and Muslims to deepen reconciliation, saying, “If you lost a child during the time of terror, adopt a child from the other faith. In faith, we are one.”
He commended the people of Southern Kaduna for their patience, courage, and unwavering faith despite years of hardship, describing them as “extraordinary” and urging them to continue walking in peace and forgiveness.
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