Katsina State has continued its push for grassroots development as Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda supervised the distribution of major empowerment items during the Statewide Engagement Tour at the Malumfashi Local Government Secretariat. The programme flag-off featured the distribution of 6 cars, 21 motorcycles, 122 sewing machines, 200 flour mills, and food support for 200 women. It also included 14 cows shared among 140 butchers, 200 NBAIS forms, 150 First Aid Boxes, and 200 POS machines loaded with ₦100,000 each, forming the core of the empowerment activities announced at the event.
Governor Radda explained that the interventions are part of his administration’s plan to strengthen rural communities and expand economic opportunities. He said the empowerment plan is aimed at supporting small-scale business owners, women, and youths with essential tools, training, and financial assistance to promote self-reliance and reduce poverty. He arrived at the event with a delegation that included commissioners, special advisers, and senior government officials.
The engagement in Malumfashi focused on key development areas such as economic empowerment, education, healthcare, agriculture, rural infrastructure, and community security. The programme further provided ₦20,000 each to 600 small business owners, 20 wheelchairs for people in need, and ₦30,000 support for 1,000 beneficiaries. In total, 1,859 people benefited from the intervention, with the value amounting to ₦176,434,000.
Through these efforts, the Radda administration says it is pushing economic inclusion and sustainable livelihood support at the grassroots. The Governor also held meetings with traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to assess needs, inspect projects, and gather feedback under the “Building Your Future” agenda. According to him, the tour reinforces transparency, accountability, and fair development across all 34 LGAs of the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of Malumfashi LGA, Hon. Muntari Abdullahi, explained the distribution plan and praised the Governor for granting full autonomy to local governments. He said the decision has improved accountability and accelerated development. Hon. Muntari thanked Governor Radda for ensuring direct allocations to LGAs, adding that it has made it easier to deliver meaningful projects. He also promised to continue programmes that empower women and youths while promoting peace and progress in the local government.
