Thursday, September 11, 2025 - The United Kingdom has revised its travel advisory for Kaduna State, moving it from the “Red” to the “Amber” category, a change that allows British citizens to travel freely to the state.
The Development Director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and
Development Office (FCDO), Cynthia Rowe, announced this during the signing of a
new Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) with the Kaduna State Government.
Rowe explained that Kaduna had been classified “Red” since
2022 but was moved to “Amber” following improvements in the security situation.
She described the reclassification as recognition of the state government’s
efforts to address insecurity and noted that it sends a positive signal to
potential investors.
The KaMAF agreement, signed by Governor Uba Sani on behalf
of Kaduna State and Rowe on behalf of the FCDO, is designed to build on
existing progress in areas such as governance, health, education, and
agriculture.
According to the Governor, the partnership has already
contributed to reducing maternal and child mortality, improving healthcare
access, upgrading school infrastructure, and strengthening teacher training.
He also said more than 10% of Kaduna’s 2025 budget has been
earmarked for crop and livestock productivity.
Reform initiatives such as the Local Government
Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (LFTAS) programme, Issue-Based
Projects, and Community Development Charters are also being implemented to
increase citizen engagement and strengthen institutions.
Governor Sani expressed optimism that the new framework
would accelerate development and further consolidate Kaduna’s image as a state
committed to resilience and inclusive growth.
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