Hammering on equity and justice, Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.Sani announced the nomination on Tuesday, describing it as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, justice, fairness, equity and equal opportunities for all Kaduna citizens.
Here is a brief profile of Adams:
Professional Background
- Current Role: Executive Chair
- man of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) since his appointment in November 2023.
- Experience: Over 23 years of professional experience spanning tax administration, chartered accounting, and business development.
- Credentials: Holds professional qualifications including FCTI, FNIM, and CNA.
- Track Record: Credited by Governor Sani with improving the state’s internal revenue generation and strengthening fiscal capacity.
Political and Social Significance
- Origin: Hails from the Kaura Local Government Area in Southern Kaduna.
- Inclusion Strategy: His nomination breaks a sequence of same-faith tickets by the ruling party in the state, shifting to a Muslim-Christian ticket to foster regional and religious balance
