The United Kingdom has lifted travel restrictions on Kaduna State, reclassifying it from “Red” to “Amber” in its travel advisory a move that now allows British citizens to travel freely to the state.

The announcement was made on Wednesday by Cynthia Rowe, Development Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), during the signing of a new Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) with the state government.

Rowe explained that Kaduna had been under a “Red” advisory since 2022 due to security challenges but was upgraded to “Amber” following marked improvements in safety. She described the change as recognition of Governor Uba Sani’s efforts in tackling insecurity, adding that the reclassification also sends a strong signal to potential investors.

The KaMAF agreement, jointly signed by Governor Sani and Rowe, is designed to strengthen collaboration in governance, health, education, and agriculture.

Governor Sani highlighted tangible results already achieved through UK–Kaduna partnerships, including reduced maternal and child mortality, expanded healthcare access, upgraded school infrastructure, and enhanced teacher training. He further disclosed that over 10% of Kaduna’s 2025 budget has been earmarked for boosting crop and livestock productivity.

He also pointed to ongoing reform programs such as the Local Government Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (LFTAS) initiative, Issue-Based Projects, and Community Development Charters as measures deepening citizen engagement and strengthening public institutions.

Governor Sani expressed optimism that the new framework would accelerate Kaduna’s development and consolidate its reputation as a resilient, investment-friendly, and inclusive state.