By Ibrahim Musa Kallah
Coordinator, Buhari Support Organization, Katsina
In the political history of Katsina State, one name continues to shine prominently because of dedication, courage, and an unprecedented closeness to the people malam Dikko Umar Radda.
Long before becoming Governor, he made history as the first politician in Katsina State to visit all 361 wards across the state during his 2023 election campaign. This extensive grassroots engagement brought him closer to the people and played a significant role in securing his victory as Governor of Katsina State.
Governor Radda often emphasizes that his quest for leadership is for the sake of Allah, acknowledging that it is Allah who grants authority. This reflects his humility and deep Islamic faith. During the campaign, he presented a well structured and comprehensive development plan crafted by committees, commonly referred to as the “Blueprint,” aimed at transforming Katsina State entirely. As the saying goes, “Good work is best judged by its results,” and today, the impact of this vision is evident across the state. Numerous projects executed by his administration stand as clear testimony to sincerity, hard work, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s primary focus is just leadership, compassion, and a strong commitment to uplifting the lives of the people of Katsina State. His love for Nigeria and deep concern for Katsina guide his thinking, while providing a better quality of life for the teeming population of the state remains his greatest ambition.
Now entrusted with the mandate of the people, Governor Radda continues to work tirelessly day and night to transform Katsina into a modern center of development comparable to Nigeria’s major cities.
From agriculture to livestock development, healthcare to water supply, education to road infrastructure, Governor Radda has initiated numerous impactful programs. The volume of projects is so vast that it would be impossible to list them all here even a book would struggle to capture them fully. Truly, there is no exaggeration in acknowledging the scale of these achievements.
While many view leadership as a position of comfort, the reality is that it is a heavy responsibility. Leaders carry the burdens, needs, and hopes of the people on their shoulders. This is why Governor Radda often shows deep empathy when listening to citizens’ complaints, sometimes shedding tears out of compassion for the common man.
Such leaders deserve support, understanding, and prayers from the people, asking Allah to grant them the strength and wisdom to shoulder their responsibilities successfully.
In another remarkable move, Governor Dikko Umar Radda embarked on a statewide tour across all 34 local government areas. The purpose was to listen directly to the people and personally assess the performance of local government administrators. This initiative set a new standard in governance, affirming that seeing with one’s own eyes is far better than relying on hearsay.
Governor Radda’s decision to visit all 34 local governments is an example every leader should emulate, ensuring accountability and transparency at the grassroots level—because seeing is believing.
We commend Governor Dikko Umar Radda for his resilience and exemplary leadership. May Allah continue to guide and grant him success, and may He bless him with a second term so he can complete and expand upon the noble projects he has begun for the benefit of the people of Katsina State.
