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Gov Radda Champions Grassroots Governance: Community-Led Development Committees Inaugurated

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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has taken a bold step towards grassroots development in Katsina State by inaugurating the Community-Led Development Committees.

The committees, designed to empower citizens in decision-making, will oversee the conception and implementation of development projects in their localities.

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Speaking at the inauguration held at the Local Government Commission Conference Hall, Governor Radda emphasized that the initiative ensures inclusivity and transparency, with representatives from diverse groups such as Darika and Izala religious sects, youth and women associations, local security personnel, and government officials.

“This is a new era for Katsina State. No politician or influential figure will manipulate these committees. The power now belongs to the people,” the Governor declared.

The committees will play a pivotal role in distributing agricultural inputs, including power tillers, solar pumps, and livestock, ensuring that only genuine beneficiaries are considered.

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Malam Bashir Tanimu Gambo, the State Commissioner for Finance, highlighted the initiative’s potential to instill accountability, revealing that sensitization programs have been conducted in all 27 local governments. Dr. Kamaludeen Kabir, State Coordinator for the Community Development Programme, hailed the project as a game-changer, with over 1,083 staff trained across 361 wards to support its rollout.

The committees are part of the Katsina State Community Development Programme (KSCDP), launched by Governor Radda on November 21, 2024, signaling a shift towards participatory governance.

This groundbreaking initiative promises to redefine community development in Katsina State, putting power directly into the hands of the people.

 

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