…As Fatima Baika Market Leaders Storm Government House
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has assured traders of his administration’s continued support for small businesses and commercial activities as leaders of Fatima Baika Market, popularly known as Katsina Central Market, stormed Government House, Katsina, on a courtesy visit yesterday.
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The delegation was led by the market association’s chairman, Alhaji Shehu Kuza.
Speaking during the meeting, Governor Radda emphasised the importance of cooperation between the government and the business community in promoting economic growth and strengthening commercial activities across the state.
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He said, “Our administration recognises the important role traders and small-scale business owners play in economic development. We will continue to support initiatives that strengthen businesses, improve livelihoods and create opportunities for our people.”
The Governor stressed the need to ensure that government policies and support programmes reach small-scale business owners, enabling them to expand their businesses and contribute to Katsina State’s economic development.
The market association’s chairman, Alhaji Shehu Kuza, expressed appreciation for the meeting and conveyed the traders’ support for Governor Radda and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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He said, “We appreciate the opportunity to meet with the Governor and express our support for his administration and the APC. We are also satisfied with the interventions being implemented through the Katsina State Development Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) to support traders and strengthen small-scale enterprises.”
Kuza further stated that the market leaders were prepared to collaborate with other business groups in support of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
