Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to restoring the dignity and strengthening the authority of conventional establishments throughout Katsina State.
He additionally described conventional rulers as indispensable companions in sustaining peace and driving grassroots improvement.
The governor acknowledged this throughout a courtesy go to to the District Head of Kankara, Justice Alhaji Adamu Bello (rtd), the Sarkin Pauwan Katsina, different conventional rulers, Islamic students and group leaders forward of the Tinubu-Dikko 2027 marketing campaign rally in Kankara.
Governor Radda defined that looking for the prayers, blessings and counsel of conventional rulers earlier than main political engagements has remained a constant apply all through his administration.
“We have come to pay our respects to our traditional rulers, district heads, Islamic scholars, elders and the entire community. We have also come to seek your prayers and blessings as we proceed to the campaign rally,” he stated.
He harassed that his administration recognises the strategic function of conventional establishments in selling peace, strengthening group relations and supporting improvement, noting that deliberate measures have been launched to revive their dignity and reinforce their positions.
Highlighting his administration’s achievements, Governor Radda disclosed that gratuity funds had been authorized and launched to 14,560 beneficiaries throughout the 34 native authorities areas and Local Education Authorities, as a part of efforts to settle inherited retirement and death-benefit liabilities.
He additional maintained that the state authorities owes no contractor whose mission has been satisfactorily accomplished, explaining that excellent funds are restricted to contractors with incomplete initiatives.
The governor attributed the improved monetary capability of state governments to fulfil their obligations to the financial reforms launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
On grassroots improvement, Radda highlighted the Community Development Programme (CDP), explaining that the initiative was designed to deliver governance nearer to the individuals by actively involving district heads, Islamic students and group leaders in improvement planning and implementation throughout the wards.
“We introduced these initiatives deliberately to strengthen grassroots participation and ensure that development reaches our communities,” he added.
Responding on behalf of the normal rulers, the District Head of Kankara, Justice Bello, counseled the Radda administration for restoring peace and stability in the realm.
He notably acknowledged authorities’s intervention in resolving disputes over entry to wash water via dialogue and engagement with Fulani leaders.
The district head additionally applauded the continuing remodelling of General Hospital, Kankara, and the approval of a secondary college for Mabai group, whereas interesting for the speedy implementation of the mission.
He additional referred to as for improved safety round faculties and sustained funding in main and feeder roads to attach farming communities with markets and different financial alternatives.
Earlier, the Chairman of Kankara Local Government Area, Hon. Alhaji Kasimu Dantsoho Katoge, described the governor’s go to as an vital alternative to strengthen the partnership between authorities, conventional establishments and the broader group.
