Team Impressed by Katsina’s Agricultural Mechanisation, Other Development Projects
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has hailed the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda for the development recorded across the State.
Governor Radda made this known on Thursday when the National Economic Council (NEC) Implementation Monitoring Committee stormed Katsina to assess the implementation of key projects and resolutions across the State.
The delegation was led to the Governor by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Malik Anas, while the NEC team was led by Mr. Daniel Ikara of the NEC Secretariat.
Mr. Ikara briefed the Governor on the objectives of the monitoring exercise, explaining that the team was in the State to assess the implementation of NEC resolutions and flagship projects, as well as their impact on the people.
Welcoming the delegation, Governor Radda expressed delight over the visit, saying, "Four days in Katsina will not be enough to see all the works we have done."
He said his administration had recorded significant progress across various sectors, adding that the field visits would enable the team to inspect some of the projects and assess their impact on the people.
Governor Radda attributed the achievements to the support of President Tinubu and the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
"What we have achieved in Katsina would not have been possible without the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda," he said.
The Governor highlighted the completion of more than nine major road projects in Katsina metropolis, alongside urban renewal programmes in Daura and Funtua.
He also disclosed that more than 250 of the State’s 361 primary healthcare facilities had been renovated, while several General Hospitals had been established or upgraded to strengthen healthcare delivery.
"We have also employed more than 11,000 workers, including teachers and healthcare personnel, as part of our efforts to strengthen human capital and improve service delivery," he added.
On agriculture, Governor Radda said the State had established an Agricultural Mechanisation Centre equipped with more than 400 tractors to promote mechanised farming and support farmers across the State.
He added that the administration had implemented fertiliser interventions and the Community Development Programme (CDP) to expand economic opportunities and accelerate development at the grassroots.
On renewable energy, Governor Radda said his administration had revitalised the Lambar Rimi Wind Farm and added a 10MW solar plant to the existing 10MW wind facility.
He added that over 30MW of renewable energy had been deployed across public hospitals, schools and water facilities, with 1MW solar plants and mini-grids installed at the Government House, State Secretariat Complex and General Muhammadu Buhari House.
According to him, the interventions were designed to reduce dependence on diesel-powered generators, cut operational costs and ensure more reliable electricity supply to critical public facilities.
Governor Radda further disclosed that solar lighting systems had been provided at various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), General Hospitals and other public facilities across the State.
He added that Katsina General Hospital had been equipped with a dedicated 300KW solar power system as part of the broader mini-grid deployment to provide uninterrupted electricity for healthcare services and critical hospital operations.
The Governor further listed pipeline water projects, the Katsina Dialysis Centre and major investments in education among the key interventions of his administration.
Governor Radda also highlighted KASEDA, KATDICT and public service reforms aimed at supporting businesses, driving digital transformation and improving service delivery.
"These are only some of the projects we have implemented. There are many more interventions across the State which the Committee will have the opportunity to see during its field visits," he noted.
On security, Governor Radda said the administration had strengthened the Katsina Community Watch Corps through the provision of operational equipment, including nine armoured personnel carriers and several Hilux patrol vehicles.
He welcomed the monitoring exercise, saying it would strengthen cooperation between the Federal and State Governments while helping to identify areas requiring further attention.
Earlier, Mr. Ikara commended the Katsina State Government for the projects and interventions inspected by the team.
"We have seen some of the projects on the ground, and we are impressed with what we have seen, particularly the agricultural mechanisation initiatives and other development interventions," Mr. Ikara said.
He explained that the exercise was designed to assess the implementation of NEC resolutions and flagship projects while strengthening engagement between the Federal and State Governments.
The NEC-IMC team is in Katsina as part of the Council’s fifth-phase monitoring exercise covering States and the Federal Capital Territory.
The meeting was attended by the Coordinator of the Community Development Programme (CDP), Kamaladdin Kabir, and other top government officials.
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor
04 September, 2026
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