Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to partnerships that improve the lives of citizens, especially women, children, youth, and vulnerable groups.
The Governor stated this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Katsina State Government and Qatar Charity Nigeria. The agreement marks a new phase of cooperation in humanitarian and social development across the state.
Governor Radda described the MoU as the formalization of an existing partnership that has already made an impact in the areas of empowerment, healthcare, and education. “We truly appreciate your continued support,” the Governor said. “Your assistance has helped improve the lives of our people. You were here recently to distribute empowerment kits, and those items have brought real relief to many families across the state.”
He explained that the signing gives structure to a long-standing relationship between both parties. “This signing creates shared responsibilities. As a government, we will fully meet our commitments and ensure the sustainability of all Qatar Charity projects in Katsina,” he added.
The Governor praised Qatar Charity for its generosity and enduring partnership. “Even before this formal signing, Qatar Charity has done a lot for Katsina State. We remain deeply grateful for your continued interventions,” he said.
Radda also called for additional support in education. “We would like to see in Katsina the same multi-purpose educational projects you have built in other states. Our people deserve such impactful initiatives, and you can always count on us as a reliable partner,” he stated.
He assured that his government would implement the agreement with transparency and accountability, emphasizing that it aligns with his Building Your Future development agenda, which focuses on human capital development. “Our goal is to strengthen the institutions that directly touch people’s lives such as schools, hospitals, and empowerment centres. Partnerships like this help us reach those goals faster,” the Governor added.
In his remarks, the Qatar Charity Country Director to Nigeria, Mr. Assem Abu Al Shaer, reaffirmed the organization’s support for Governor Radda’s vision through practical projects that impact communities directly. Mr. Al Shaer commended the Governor’s people-focused leadership and transparency, noting that such values attract credible international partners to the state.
As part of the new MoU, Qatar Charity announced the donation of more medical equipment to improve healthcare delivery. Under this commitment, all newly renovated Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) will receive Electronic Blood Pressure Machines, while 15 General Hospitals will be supplied with Electric Wheelchairs to support physically challenged patients.
Mr. Al Shaer explained that the donation aligns with Qatar Charity’s global mission to strengthen health systems and improve access for vulnerable groups. He also pledged continued partnership with the Katsina State Government in health, education, and empowerment initiatives.
The MoU defines the roles of both parties. Qatar Charity, an international NGO registered under Nigerian law, is the First Party, while the Katsina State Government is the Second Party, committed to policies that enhance citizens’ welfare. The agreement covers key intervention areas including education through school construction, scholarships, and materials; healthcare through medical outreaches, surgeries, and facility upgrades; social housing; empowerment programmes with sewing machines, motorcycles, and farm tools; as well as water supply, food security, and relief support.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser on Girl-Child Education, Hon. Jamila Abdu Mani, who facilitated the MoU through her office, expressed optimism about its impact. “This collaboration will open new doors of opportunity for our women and girls,” she said. “We are proud to have facilitated this partnership and look forward to the positive results it will bring to education, healthcare, and social welfare.”
The partnership strengthens Governor Radda’s ongoing reforms in the health sector. His administration has been renovating and equipping hospitals and PHCs while recruiting health workers to enhance service delivery, especially in rural areas.
With the latest intervention from Qatar Charity, access to healthcare at both primary and secondary levels is expected to improve significantly, particularly in underserved communities.
Governor Radda’s administration continues to earn the trust of credible international organizations through transparency and a people-centered approach. The new partnership adds to the growing list of collaborations driving progress in education, healthcare, and social development in Katsina State.
“This MoU represents hope and shared humanity,” the Governor said. “Together, we are showing that compassion, when institutionalized through partnership, can transform lives and build a better future.”
The event ended with Governor Radda reaffirming that humanitarian partnerships remain at the heart of his mission to uplift lives and secure a future of dignity and opportunity for all Katsina citizens.
Dignitaries at the event included the Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir; Principal Private Secretary, Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Fadila Mohammed Dikko; and Special Adviser on Girl-Child Education, Hon. Jamila Abdu Mani.