Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, describing it as a strategic move that matches the grassroots-focused model Katsina State introduced in November 2024.
Governor Radda said he was pleased that the Federal Government adopted a similar approach to the Katsina State Community Development Programme, which has been delivering positive results across the state’s 361 electoral wards.
“We are excited that Mr. President has recognized the transformative potential of ward-level development interventions. What we initiated in Katsina State as a grassroots empowerment strategy is now being scaled nationally through the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme,” Governor Radda stated.
He explained that the state released N3.6 billion in November 2024 to launch the Community Development Programme, allocating N10 million to each of the 361 electoral wards through dedicated ward-level accounts. According to him, this initiative has boosted social cohesion, economic empowerment, gender equity, infrastructure access, and environmental sustainability across communities in the state.
Governor Radda commended President Tinubu for taking the step to expand this model across the country through the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme. The initiative aims to reach more than 8.8 million Nigerians in 8,809 electoral wards, focusing on community development, poverty reduction, and economic growth.
“The President’s commitment to drilling down development to the lowest levels to stimulate economic activity, generate employment, reduce poverty, and enhance food security perfectly complements what we are doing in Katsina State. This synergy between state and federal initiatives will accelerate grassroots transformation,” he said.
He assured the President of Katsina State’s readiness to work with the Federal Government on the programme, using the state’s experience and lessons from the Katsina State Community Development Programme. Governor Radda also restated his commitment to transparent governance and participatory development, noting that the state will continue to lead by example in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.