Okays Ruma-Daneji Bridge in Sandamu LGA
– Traditional Rulers to commence monthly security meetings
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the payment of over N500 million as compensation to persons whose lands, properties, and farmlands were affected by the Modoji/Bakuru Federal Housing Project in Katsina.
A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammad chief press secretary to the Governor, said the approval was granted on Wednesday during the 11th Regular Meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council for 2026, held at the Upper Chamber, General Muhammadu Buhari House, Government House, Katsina.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, said the compensation covers developed and undeveloped structures, farmlands, and economic trees acquired for the project.
He noted that the payment is in line with the administration’s commitment to fairness, due process, and orderly implementation of development projects.
“The approval underscores His Excellency’s commitment to ensuring that citizens affected by government projects are adequately compensated while enabling the timely delivery of critical housing and economic initiatives,” Dr. Kaita said.
He added that with approvals granted at the 10th and 11th Council meetings, the state has now secured over 780 hectares of land for the Federal Housing Project. The Council also approved the allocation of land for the proposed Agro-Processing Zone at Tashar Bala, a project targeted at boosting agro-industrial development, value addition, and job creation.
In another key decision, the Council adopted the 2026–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, as the basis for the state’s fiscal planning and annual budget.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Malik Anas, said the framework is designed to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve resource allocation, enhance transparency, and ensure policy consistency across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
“The MTEF will improve budget predictability, harmonise sectoral plans, and support evidence-based budgeting through credible economic projections,” Hon. Anas stated.
To further open up rural communities, the Council also approved the construction of a Semi-Bridge on the Ruma–Daneji Road in Sandamu Local Government Area through joint funding by the state government and the State and Local Government Joint Account.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Bashir Tanimu, said the bridge will improve access, ease the movement of people and goods, and boost agricultural and commercial activities in the area.
In a move to strengthen grassroots security, the Council approved the institutionalisation of monthly security meetings involving traditional rulers at ward, village, district, local government and state levels.
The Special Adviser on Local Government and Inspectorate Hon Lawal Rufai Safana said the meetings will provide a structured platform for intelligence gathering, early reporting of security concerns, and deeper collaboration between communities, traditional institutions, security agencies and government.
The resolutions of the 11th SEC meeting, the Council said, reflect Governor Radda’s commitment to prudent governance, strategic infrastructure, improved security, and inclusive development aimed at building a safer and more prosperous Katsina State.
