Daughter commends governor for continuing activist’s legacy
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Basirat Fawehinmi Biobaku, daughter of Nigerian human rights activist Gani Fawehinmi, publicly praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for his dedication to improving citizens’ lives.
Biobaku said Sani has upheld her father’s values, especially the importance of serving ordinary Nigerians. She shared these thoughts while presenting her book, “Gani Fawehinmi and Uba Sani: A Tale of Mentor and Mentee,” in Kaduna.
Biobaku recalled that her father advised Sani over three decades ago to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians if he ever held public office. Sani lived with the Fawehinmi family in Lagos for four years, sharing meals and commuting to work with Gani Fawehinmi daily. Biobaku based her assessment of Sani’s governance on observations made during a visit to Kaduna State.
She noted his investments in education, including building schools and providing free education to reduce the number of children out of school. She also highlighted his expansion of healthcare access through the establishment of Primary Healthcare Centres in all 255 wards of Kaduna State, as well as infrastructure projects and initiatives to promote peace between regions.
Biobaku further commended Sani’s decision to select a Christian running mate from Southern Kaduna for the 2027 elections, calling it a demonstration of his commitment to unity and inclusion. She believes her late father would approve of Sani’s actions, and that her 77-year-old mother, who once cooked for Sani, also shares this sentiment.
