Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has inaugurated two strategic committees to spearhead the implementation of the Community Development Programme (CDP) aimed at ensuring people-driven progress across Katsina State.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the Government House Chambers, brought together top government functionaries, all 34 Local Government Chairmen, and key stakeholders.
Governor Radda will personally chair the Programme Steering Committee, which includes Commissioners for Budget and Economic Planning, Basic and Secondary Education, Agriculture and Livestock Development, Health, Rural and Social Development, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Finance. Also on board are Special Advisers on Rural Economy, Public Service Reform, Rural and Social Development, alongside the State ALGON Chairman. The Programme Coordinator will serve as Secretary, while the Governor may appoint additional members as needed.
The Governor explained that the Steering Committee will provide policy direction, monitor progress, and ensure accountability in line with the real needs of communities. It will also integrate community-driven projects into the state budget and give final approvals before execution.
Alongside the Steering Committee, Governor Radda announced the creation of the Joint Planning Committee, to be chaired by Deputy Governor Malam Faruq Lawal Jobe. Its membership comprises Commissioners for Budget and Planning, Finance, and Local Government Affairs, six Local Government Chairmen representing the three senatorial zones, the State ALGON Chairman, and the Chairman of the National Association of Councillors Forum.
The Joint Planning Committee will be tasked with harmonizing state and local government efforts, aligning projects with community priorities, and monitoring implementation to ensure effective resource utilization. It will also approve local government budget contributions to the programme.
Governor Radda charged both committees to begin work without delay, noting that their input will guide budget planning and guarantee transparent, inclusive, and accountable execution of development projects across the state.
Responding on behalf of the members, Deputy Governor Jobe pledged total commitment to the Governor’s vision, assuring that the committees would work with integrity and dedication. He revealed that preparatory work had already begun ahead of the formal inauguration.
The event underscored Governor Radda’s determination to institutionalize grassroots participation in governance and accelerate sustainable development in Katsina State.
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