The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has directed the State Ministry of Water Resources to urgently conduct a comprehensive technical assessment of two collapsed earth dams located at Kore village in Batagarawa LGA and Majen Wayya in Charanchi LGA.
A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammad chief press secretary to the Governor said Radda gave the directives on Tuesday at Government House, Katsina, while receiving a high-powered delegation of stakeholders, including members of the ADC and PDP, who formally defected to the APC.
The Governor explained that the assessment is the first critical step toward the rehabilitation of the dams, describing them as essential infrastructure that supports irrigation farming, rural livelihoods, and agricultural productivity in the affected communities.
He stressed the urgency of restoring the facilities, noting that thousands of farmers rely on them for water supply and agricultural activities.
“We must act quickly to restore these dams because our farmers depend on them for their livelihoods,” the Governor said.
Radda Reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural development, Governor Radda said water infrastructure remains central to the state’s development agenda.
“Agriculture remains central to our development agenda, and water infrastructure is key to achieving that goal,” he added.
He further described the collapse of the dams as a pressing infrastructural challenge that must be addressed without delay in order to safeguard food production and strengthen food security across the state.
“We will not ignore any issue that affects the welfare and productivity of our people,” he assured.
He further assured that rehabilitation works would receive prompt approval upon submission of the technical report, reiterating that agricultural development remains a top priority of his administration.
On the political realignment, Governor Radda welcomed the new entrants into the APC and assured them of equal treatment and full inclusion.
He directed the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Bashir Gambo Saulawa, to ensure their smooth integration into all party structures.
“Everyone coming into our party will be given equal opportunity to contribute and participate,” he stated.
The Governor also called on the new members to actively engage in grassroots mobilization and public enlightenment on the achievements of his administration, as well as to support the APC ahead of future elections.
He reiterated that his administration has recorded significant progress in key sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure development, youth and women empowerment, and security.
“We are committed to delivering real and measurable development to our people,” he concluded.
Earlier, the APC State Chairman, Dr. Bashir Gambo Saulawa, dismissed criticisms against the administration as politically motivated, insisting that government achievements are visible across key sectors, particularly healthcare, education, empowerment initiatives, and security strengthening.
The leader of the delegation, Alhaji Hamza Dalhatu, reaffirmed the commitment of defecting ADC and PDP members to the APC in support of Governor Radda ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
He noted that a significant number of ADC members in the area, alongside several PDP ward chairmen, had resolved to join the APC and work for the success of the administration.
Alhaji Hamza Dalhatu also appealed for the rehabilitation of the two earth dams, noting that they were originally constructed during his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives.
