By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaro Radda has said that agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods for many of our people, and transforming the sector remains one of his government’s top priorities in the state.
Radda who stated this on his X handle on Saturday, narrated how he received a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank led by Dr. Masuda Saidova during their working visit to our state on Friday.
I assured that Katsina is not waiting for external support alone. We are investing our own resources, building strategic partnerships, and implementing practical solutions that will strengthen agriculture, create jobs, and reduce poverty.
“Our interventions include subsidised fertiliser for farmers, improved seeds, extension services with over 800 trained personnel, irrigation support through tube wells and solar-powered pumps, livestock programmes for women and rural households, and expanded mechanised farming.”
We believe agriculture is central to food security, economic growth, and tackling unemployment and insecurity by productively engaging our youths.
I appreciate the Islamic Development Bank delegation for recognising our efforts and for their commitment to support large-scale agricultural hubs that will boost food production, create opportunities, and improve livelihoods across Katsina State.
