The National Institute for Security Studies has praised the Kaduna State Government for what it described as strong progress in improving peace and security through its coordinated peace approach known as the Kaduna Peace Model.
This commendation was made during a visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19, Syndicate 4, led by Uduak Uduak Ituen. The team visited the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Saturday as part of a study tour aimed at linking classroom learning with real-life security practices.
Ituen explained that the purpose of the visit was to better understand how security strategies are applied in real situations. She added that the experience would help improve their research work and provide practical recommendations for strengthening security across Nigeria.
She also noted that the progress recorded under the Kaduna Peace Model contributed to the recognition of Governor Uba Sani, who received the 2026 Governor of the Year award in March from the National Leadership Summit Group.
According to her, the award reflects the governor’s focus on peacebuilding, inclusive governance, and development that prioritises citizens.
In his response, Governor Uba Sani said the experience in Kaduna has shown that lasting security cannot be achieved through force alone, but through trust, intelligence sharing, and community involvement.
He explained that the state has made progress by improving cooperation between security agencies, strengthening intelligence operations, and engaging directly with communities to rebuild confidence.
The governor also stressed that security and development must go hand in hand, adding that areas without jobs, infrastructure, and education often face more insecurity.
He said his administration has combined security efforts with investments in roads, schools, and social welfare programmes to address both immediate threats and the root causes of unrest.
Governor Sani described the visit by the security institute as timely, saying it provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn lessons that can improve security planning at both state and national levels.
He encouraged the visiting team to remain open-minded, ask questions, and explore ways to strengthen collaboration in the effort to improve national safety and stability.