Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the release of N4 billion for the second phase of Community Development Programme (CDP) projects across the 361 wards of the state.
He made the approval on Wednesday during the 12th regular meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council for 2026, held at the Government House, Katsina.
Radda’s approval was revealed to journalists by the CDP Coordinator, Dr. Kamaladden Kabir, shortly after the council meeting.
Kabir said the council approved the release of the N4 billion for the implementation of the second phase of the community development programme across the state.
He explained that each ward is expected to receive N10 million to undertake projects selected by residents based on their most pressing needs.
He further disclosed that the approval followed the achievements recorded during the first phase of the community development programme.
He added that the approval will enable community development committees across the state to continue implementing projects that directly address the developmental priorities of their respective communities.
Kabir said: “The release of these funds demonstrates Governor Radda’s commitment to grassroots development by empowering communities to identify and execute projects that have direct impact on the lives of the people.ā
On his part, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Jibia, said the council approved the award of contract for the supply and installation of Smart School Information Technology Infrastructure at the newly established model secondary schools in Jikamshi and Dumurkul.
He explained that the project includes smart classrooms, interactive digital boards, campus-wide ICT and network infrastructure, and other modern educational technologies aimed at creating secure, technology-driven learning environments for students.
“This initiative reflects Governor Radda’s vision of transforming education through digital innovation and preparing our students with the technological skills required to compete in the 21st-century knowledge economy,” he added.
Francis Sardauna
