Radda Approves ₦4 Billion for Community Projects Across Katsina’s 361 Wards

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved the release of ₦4 billion for the second phase of the Community Development Programme (CDP), aimed at funding grassroots development projects across all 361 political wards in the state.

The approval was granted during the 12th Regular Meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council held at the Government House in Katsina.

According to state officials, each ward will receive ₦10 million to execute community-selected projects that address local development needs. The government said the initiative builds on the success of the programme's first phase and is designed to strengthen community participation in development.

The Executive Council also approved the 2026 counterpart funding for the Nigeria for Women Project, which seeks to improve the livelihoods of poor and vulnerable women through economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and access to support services.

In the education sector, the government approved the installation of Smart School Information Technology Infrastructure at newly established Model Secondary Schools in Jikamshi and Dumurkul. The project will provide smart classrooms, interactive digital boards, ICT networks, and other modern learning facilities to prepare students for a technology-driven future.

The Council further endorsed the publication of the 2025 Business Enabling Reform Action Plan (BERAP) Progress Report under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, a move aimed at improving the ease of doing business and attracting investment into Katsina State.

To improve public services, the government approved the procurement of water treatment chemicals for the second quarter of 2026 and announced plans to deploy water tanker trucks to supply residents of Katsina metropolis during the ongoing rehabilitation of the state waterworks.

The Katsina State Government said the approvals reflect Governor Radda's commitment to grassroots development, economic growth, quality education, women's empowerment, and improved access to essential public services.

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