Information Minister Explains NIPR Patron Honor for Uba Sani Amid Kaduna’s Agricultural Revolution

Minister Mohammed Idris explains the NIPR’s decision to honor Uba Sani, highlighting Kaduna’s ₦108 billion agricultural budget and the restoration of its Information Ministry.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 23, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from a Press Release and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Restoration of Information Management

The investiture of Governor Uba Sani as an NIPR patron marks a significant shift in Kaduna State’s approach to governance and communication. Minister Mohammed Idris recalled that when Sani assumed office, the state lacked a Ministry of Information, as it had been scrapped by the previous administration. Following a recommendation in late 2024, the Governor promptly restored the ministry in May 2025. Idris noted that Sani’s administration views information management not as a peripheral task, but as a central pillar of governance essential for bridging the gap between government intention and public impact.

Bridging Policy and Productivity

The theme of the 2026 Nigerian Public Relations Week, "Nigeria’s Food Security: From Policy Paper to Public Plates," served as the backdrop for the Governor's investiture. Keynote speaker Ambassador Brylyne Chitsunge, a renowned food security expert, underscored the global imperatives of the theme. Governor Sani remarked that the conference was a statement of Kaduna's readiness to lead vital national conversations. He emphasized that policies only succeed when they are "understood, trusted, and embraced by the people," a process that requires the clarity and connection provided by professional public relations.

Massive Agricultural Funding Shifts

A cornerstone of Sani’s "lived reality" reform is the unprecedented funding allocated to the agricultural sector. The Governor revealed a dramatic fiscal trajectory: