Tinubu Inaugurates Projects in Katsina

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, where 400 brand new tractors and supporting implements have been assembled.

Tinubu stated during the commissioning ceremony, “This isn’t just about machines—it’s about food security, economic empowerment, and the future of our youth. Once we free ourselves from hunger, peace and prosperity will naturally follow.”

The President also praised Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s administration for its achievements in just two years. “The remarkable progress you’ve made in just two years—especially in agriculture, infrastructure, and social development—is commendable. You are a governor of honesty, integrity, and commitment,” he said.

The President reassured Katsina residents of the Federal Government’s support, stating, “Your governor is not walking alone—the Federal Government is standing with him, side by side.”

Tinubu further announced that the Bank of Agriculture is being restructured and recapitalized to make funding accessible to farmers across all levels. Declaring that Nigeria must achieve food sovereignty.

He also commended the state government for completing the 24km Ajiwa-Ruwan Godiya road in just 18 months, calling it “a testament to your effectiveness.”

On federal projects in Katsina, the President confirmed that the second phase of the Katsina-Kano Road project is underway following the resolution of technical and bureaucratic issues. He also announced that contracts have been awarded for full rehabilitation of Maraba–Kankara–Zango–Katsina Road and Sabuwa–Rimi–Danja–Dayi–Funtua–Dandume Road.

The Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi Rail project is expected to be completed by 2026, which “will ease the movement of goods and people, and reduce the burden on our roads,” according to the President.

Earlier, in his opening remarks, Governor Radda highlighted Agriculture, Infrastructure, Human Capital Development, Security, and Service Delivery as the pillars of his administration developmental objectives.

“Katsina is an agrarian state, and most of our people depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. We have over 450,000 smallholder farmers with an average land size of 2.5ha, most of whom rely on government support to produce profitably and sustainably,” Governor Radda stated.