The World Bank has expressed interest in taking Katsina State’s Community Development Programme (CDP) framework as a model for consideration and possible adoption in other states across Nigeria.

Governor Dikko Radda revealed this yesterday while speaking at the inauguration of the Dikko Mai da Alkhairi da Alkhairi movement, held at the Local government service commission, Katsina.

Radda said the development followed a recent engagement with a World Bank delegation, which expressed satisfaction with the effectiveness and grassroots impact of the programme.

He said the recognition demonstrated the value of the CDP’s community-based approach to delivering government interventions and ensuring that development programmes reach people at the grassroots.

Radda, who commended members of the CDP for their contributions to grassroots development and for establishing the movement, described it as an expression of appreciation by people who had witnessed the impact of his administration’s programmes in their communities.

He also expressed appreciation to the CDP for taking government interventions and development initiatives to communities across the state, saying its work had helped bridge the gap between government programmes and the people.

Radda further commended the CDP for digitalising aspects of its programmes and interventions, noting that technology would improve transparency, coordination and accountability.

He added that the digital structure would expose young people participating in the programme to leadership, administrative and technological skills that could prepare them for future responsibilities in government and public service.

He reiterated the CDP was established to serve the people of Katsina state irrespective of political affiliation, adding that the benefits of government interventions should reach communities across the state.

Earlier, the Director-General of Maida Alkhairi Da Alkhairi, Kamaluddeen Kabir, explained that the philosophy behind the movement was anchored on the principle, “Hal jaza’ul ihsani illal ihsan” — “Is there any reward for good other than good?”

Kabir said the principle captured the essence of the movement, which emerged from the experience and impact of the Community Development Programme under the Radda administration.

He said that within about two years of its establishment, the CDP had taken various interventions to communities across Katsina state, including support for agriculture, fertiliser distribution, water-related initiatives and other community development schemes.

He said the movement was established following consultations with communities and stakeholders who had witnessed the impact of the CDP and believed that the experience should be translated into a broader grassroots platform.