Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, says his government is committed to improving security and promoting agriculture.
In a meeting with the Chief of Air Staff, he emphasised collaboration to fight banditry and support youth through agriculture programs.
During a meeting at the Government House with Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, Radda emphasised the importance of working closely together.
He stressed the need for a close collaboration between the state government and the armed forces.
He expressed his gratitude for the military’s ongoing support.
Also, he emphasised that the state was ready to help in any way possible.
Radda explained that addressing the root causes of banditry is crucial to restoring peace in the state.
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He pointed out that unemployment, illiteracy, and a lack of livelihood opportunities were some of the key factors fueling insecurity.
Ways To Improve Food Security
To tackle these issues, the state government has been focusing heavily on agriculture, which involves nearly 90% of Katsina’s population.
To this end, as part of his plan to further promote agriculture, Governor Radda announced the distribution of over 4,000 solar-powered irrigation pumps.
This initiative, he explained, was aimed at engaging the youth in productive agricultural activities.
“This will not only improve food security but will also offer sustainable jobs for our young people,” he said.
Turning to security, Radda highlighted the success of the Katsina State Security Watch.
He mentioned that it had led to the arrest of over 1,000 informants.
He stressed the importance of community involvement in identifying and addressing threats to safety.
Air Marshal Abubakar praised the state government’s efforts, particularly in enhancing intelligence-sharing mechanisms.
He noted that these efforts had created a better environment for economic growth.
Abubakar also assured the governor of plans to deploy more Special Forces to Katsina.
These forces will strategically support the efforts of the armed forces and other security agencies in the fight against insecurity.
