The National Institute for Security Studies, NISS, has commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for the progress recorded through the state’s coordinated peace and security framework known as the Kaduna Peace Model.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Saturday, Team Lead of Executive Intelligence Management Course 19, Syndicate 4, Uduak Uduak Ituen, said the delegation was in Kaduna on a study tour aimed at “bridging theory with practical reality.”
According to Ituen, the insights gathered during the visit would enrich the syndicate’s research papers and contribute to practical recommendations for strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture.
She noted that Governor Sani’s achievements under the Kaduna Peace Model earned him the “prestigious 2026 Governor of the Year Award” presented in March by the National Leadership Summit Group.
“The recognition speaks volumes about your commitment to security, inclusive governance, and people-centred development in Kaduna State,” she said.
Responding, Governor Sani said the Kaduna experience has reaffirmed the fact that sustainable security cannot rely solely on force, but must also be anchored on intelligence, trust, and inclusion.
“Through the deliberate integration of intelligence-led operations, strengthened inter-agency synergy, and sustained community engagement, we have recorded tangible progress in restoring peace and public confidence,” the governor said.
He stressed that security and development are closely linked, noting that instability often thrives where economic opportunities are lacking.
“Consequently, our approach has been holistic, linking security interventions with investments in infrastructure, education, and social welfare, thereby addressing both the symptoms and root causes of insecurity,” he added.
Governor Sani described the EIMC study tour as timely and valuable, saying it provides an avenue for meaningful engagement, exchange of ideas, and policy-oriented discussions that could strengthen security strategies at both state and national levels.
“Such engagements are essential to the evolution of a responsive and resilient security architecture,” he stated.
He also encouraged members of the delegation to approach the study tour with openness and intellectual curiosity.
“Engage deeply, ask probing questions, and explore avenues for collaboration that will strengthen our collective capacity to safeguard our nation,” the governor said.
