* Commends LG Chair, Sandamu stakeholders for grassroots development and Yusuf Buhari’s emergence
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has received a delegation of stakeholders from Sandamu Local Government Area, expressing appreciation for their longstanding support, cooperation and contributions to grassroots development.
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A statement signed by Ibrahim kaula Mohammed Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said the stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to the governor yesterday at Government House, Katsina, where they commended his leadership and discussed issues relating to governance, community development and the continued progress of Sandamu Local Government Area.
Governor Radda particularly expressed gratitude to the people of Sandamu for the remarkable support they gave him during the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, which led to his emergence as the party’s candidate for the governorship election.
“The support and solidarity I received from the people of Sandamu during the 2023 APC governorship primary remain deeply appreciated. I recognise the important role you played in that critical period of my political journey,” the governor said.
He commended the stakeholders for sustaining their cooperation with his administration, noting that unity, mutual understanding and collective responsibility remained essential to achieving meaningful development at the grassroots.
Radda also acknowledged the contributions of the Chairman of Sandamu Local Government Area, Hon. Usman Nalado, and the people of the area towards the progress recorded in the local government.
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“The progress being recorded in Sandamu reflects the importance of cooperation between elected leaders, community stakeholders and the people. When we work together with a shared commitment, we create opportunities for development and improve the welfare of our communities,” he said.
The governor further appreciated the stakeholders for their role in the emergence of Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, as the candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency, acknowledging their contributions to the process.
He thanked the delegation for the visit and urged the stakeholders to sustain their spirit of unity, understanding and collective responsibility in advancing grassroots development and promoting the welfare of the people of Sandamu and Katsina State.
Earlier, the Chairman of Sandamu Stakeholders, Alhaji Salisu Idi, introduced the delegation and described the visit as an opportunity to appreciate Governor Radda’s leadership and the development initiatives being implemented across Katsina State.
Idi highlighted the administration’s commitment to grassroots development, particularly its support for local government autonomy, which he said had strengthened the capacity of councils to implement projects that address the needs of their respective communities.
He commended the governor for providing an enabling environment for effective local governance, noting that cooperation among stakeholders in Sandamu had contributed to progress and results that exceeded their previous expectations.
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The chairman expressed appreciation for the governor’s engagement with community leaders and emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between the state government, local authorities and stakeholders in promoting development across Sandamu Local Government Area.
Those in attendance included Deputy Governor, Hon. Faruk Lawal Jobe; Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; Sandamu LGs Chairman; and members of the State Executive Council.
