Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has ordered the immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements due to traditional rulers across the state.
The governor gave the directive during an engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders and community representatives at the palace of the District Head of Baure, as part of the Tinubu/Dikko/Jobe campaign tour of Daura Zone.
Governor Radda said no entitled traditional titleholder should be neglected, and urged anyone experiencing delay to report directly to his office with the relevant details for prompt action.
“I regard you as my parents, and I am your son. I am here to pay my respects and appreciate your prayers, guidance and support,” he said.
The governor also pledged to contribute from his personal resources towards the renovation of an uncompleted mosque in the area, following an appeal by community stakeholders.
He recalled that Baure was among the communities where his campaign began in 2023, and said his return was in fulfilment of a promise to thank the people who stood with him.
Governor Radda commended the people for their peaceful reception and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to work with traditional rulers, religious leaders and communities to strengthen security, promote peaceful coexistence and accelerate development.
He said the state’s Community Development Programme (CDP) was designed to allow communities to identify and prioritise projects based on their own needs.
The governor also acknowledged the contributions of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and assured that his administration remains committed to sustaining his legacy while improving the welfare of the people.
Governor Radda, who is the Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign, urged the people to sustain their support for all All Progressige Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming election.
Speaking on behalf of six district heads in the area, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, Dan Iyan Daura, thanked the Governor for the visit and appealed for the construction of the Babban Mutum–Hui–Yan Maulu, Hui–Dan Taki and Tarmana–Barade–Baki roads.
Daura appealed for the deployment of medical personnel and provision of equipment for the newly constructed 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Babban Mutum, and for expanded youth empowerment and agricultural support.
The executive chairman of Baure Local Government Area, Hon. Saminu Suleiman, while welcoming the governor to the area, assured him of the continued support and cooperation of the people of Baure.