Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D., CON, has approved a series of infrastructure, economic, healthcare, and empowerment projects aimed at enhancing development across the state.

A. Infrastructure & Economic Development

1. Establishment of an assembly plant for tricycles, motorcycles, and electric bicycles in Katsina State.
2. Procurement of 500 tricycles for distribution to youths and associations to reduce transportation costs.
3. Change of scope from a bridge to a dam construction along Kunduru-Katsaka Road to boost irrigation activities.
4. Provision of spare batteries and a 10% discount on the actual price of tricycles for beneficiaries.
5. Construction of a double-coat surface dress road from Haj Camp to NYSC Camp, linking Daura-Mani Road (3.6KM) with a 0.6KM spur to Masallacin Dillalai.

B. Healthcare Sector

1. Upgrading of Daura Comprehensive Health Centre to a General Hospital at a cost of N2.46 billion.
2. Renovation and rehabilitation of General Hospital, Mani, at N999.99 million.
3. Upward review of the contract for the construction and equipping of a Pharmaceutical Production Factory at General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital (GARSH) from N1.69 billion to N4.33 billion to meet NAFDAC and Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria standards.

C. Empowerment & MSME Support

1. Transfer of N1 billion from the Matching Fund Scheme Account to the Managed Fund under the Bank of Industry to enhance MSMEs' access to financing.
2. Formulation of a State Policy to allocate 30% of intervention programs exclusively for women, in line with global and national policies.

D. Education & Institutional Development

1. Approval of recommendations on the Visitation Panel Report for the Katsina State College of Health Sciences and Technology and Private Health Training Institutions, along with the establishment of a Whitepaper Committee for implementation.

E. Government Administration & Welfare

1. Procurement of official vehicles (Toyota 4Runner 2023 Model) for newly elected local government chairmen and the proposed Local Government Inspectorate Department.
2. Procurement and distribution of essential commodities to support citizens during Ramadan.

These initiatives reflect the administration's commitment to infrastructure, healthcare, economic empowerment, education, and public welfare in Katsina State.