Governor Gwamna Radda has said that communities can only recover from the injuries caused by insecurity through collective action. He made this statement on Tuesday during the launch of the distribution of supplies and the free health program called Sirajo Cares, which aims to support 2,000 people in Faskari town. He said, “It is only by the works of the community that people will recover from the injuries caused by insecurity.”
The governor explained that in areas affected by insecurity, the government must build trust through visible actions that citizens can feel. He noted that healthcare and support programs address deep issues linked to poverty and unemployment, which often contribute to security challenges. He added that offering free aid or medication shows people that the government stands with them, and this helps strengthen peace.
Radda said these projects are possible because his administration has given local governments the freedom to drive development from the grassroots. He praised the Chairman of Faskari local government, Hon Surajo Aliyu Daudawa, for supporting state policies and assured that his government will continue improving security in communities that support peace and economic growth.
He also received praise from local leaders for giving local governments more room to focus on community development, especially in areas that have suffered from insecurity. Representatives from Kankara local government assured the governor and the people that similar programs will continue to support community rebuilding.
Those present at the event included the representative for Kankara, Faskari and Sabawa, Rt. Hon Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, the Commissioner of Environment, Hamza Sule Faskari, the Commissioner for Defence, Hon Nasiru Danmusa, the APC Chairman JB Daura, and other officials from Faskari local government.
