Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has praised Safana Local Government Council for what he described as the most impactful empowerment programme he has witnessed since engaging with councils across the state. The Governor applauded the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Sani Brazil, noting that his leadership reflects commitment to grassroots transformation and real service delivery. He said the initiative was “the best and most far-reaching empowerment initiative” carried out under local government autonomy.
Hon. Brazil explained that the empowerment programme featured the distribution of 100 sewing machines, 100 grinding machines, 100 noodle machines, 100 Buje-Buje grinding machines, 50 motorcycles, 10 vehicles, one council bus, 100 power tillers and one vehicle designated for the APC Local Government Chairman. The council also distributed 100 bags of flour and provided 60 tricycles to persons with disabilities. In addition to equipment, cash empowerment of fifty thousand naira each was given to 101 women and 101 youths. Another fifty thousand naira each went to 101 vulnerable persons, while 297 Local Government and Ward EXCO members also received fifty thousand naira each.
Governor Radda said the broad distribution showed a deliberate plan to support local enterprise, uplift households and stimulate economic activities. He noted that ordinary residents benefited directly, with 1,322 beneficiaries recorded. According to him, “This is what local government autonomy is meant to achieve—development that starts from the grassroots and directly transforms the lives of ordinary people. What Safana has done today is outstanding and stands as the most expansive empowerment programme I have witnessed since beginning my local government engagements.”
He added that his administration would continue to deepen empowerment programmes, promote self-reliance and invest in initiatives that help youths, women and vulnerable groups in Katsina State. Earlier, the Governor paid a courtesy visit to the District Head of Safana, Alhaji Sada Rufa’i, Yariman Katsina, meeting ward heads and traditional leaders. He highlighted the role of traditional institutions in governance, peacebuilding and development. The Governor also held discussions with Safana stakeholders, including community leaders, party officials, youth groups, women associations and organisations, where achievements were reviewed and feedback gathered to build stronger development strategies.
Governor Radda was accompanied by top officials and political leaders such as the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura, Senator representing Katsina Central, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, and the Member representing Batsari/Safana/Danmusa Federal Constituency, Hon. Aliyu Ilyasu Ruma. Former Member representing Danmusa/Safana/Batsari, Hon. Ahmed Dayyabu Safana, was also present. Other dignitaries included the Member representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency, Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, APC National Legal Adviser, Barr. Murtala Aliyu Kankia, Chief of Staff Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, Principal Private Secretary Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji and Chairman of the Katsina State APC, Alhaji Sani JB Daura. Members of the Katsina State Executive Council were also in attendance.
