 have applauded Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for what they describe as a bold and inclusive step towards tackling insecurity){kind=link}
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have applauded Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for what they describe as a bold and inclusive step towards tackling insecurity and fostering unity in the state.
In a statement issued yesterday, the group hailed the governor’s decision to reintroduce Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in primary and secondary schools and to approve monthly stipends for all pastors in the state, encouraging them to continue interceding for peace.
NCYP leaders, Isaac Abrak and Amos Kafur, noted that the move not only addresses a long-standing request by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) but also reflects a governance style rooted in fairness, inclusion, and genuine responsiveness to community needs.
Quoting the Hausa proverb, “Sai bango ya tsage, kadangare ya shiga” — “It is only when there is a crack in the wall that a lizard can enter” — the group linked political and religious marginalization in the North to rising insecurity, saying Radda’s policy could help seal those cracks.
They urged other Northern leaders to follow Katsina’s example, arguing that policies promoting religious inclusion are a powerful non-kinetic tool in combating terrorism, banditry, and communal violence.
The statement further encouraged the governor to support the building of churches in Christian communities, describing it as a step that would strengthen interfaith harmony and accelerate social progress.
NCYP concluded by commending Governor Radda as a wise leader who understands that inclusive governance is the key to building a safer, more prosperous Katsina State.
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