Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to girls’ education, skills development and protection, disclosing that more than 7,000 girls have been trained and empowered under its programmes.
Radda made the disclosure to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, according to a statement issued by the Katsina State Government on Sunday, October 11.
The governor said the girl child remained central to his administration’s Building Your Future Agenda, describing investment in girls as an investment in the future of Katsina State.
Of the more than 7,000 girls trained, graduated and empowered, 4,555 participated in programmes between 2023 and 2026, while 1,000 were trained in 2025 and another 1,500 in 2026, according to the statement.
The administration also distributed 1,000 back-to-school kits in 2026 to girls who were out of school or at risk of dropping out, as part of efforts to improve school attendance and retention.
“To keep girls in school, the administration distributed 1,000 back-to-school kits in 2026 to out-of-school girls and those at risk of dropping out, while 1,393 children were reached through the UNICEF-supported REACH programme and back-to-school campaign,” Governor Radda said.
The state government also established safe spaces and mentorship programmes in four local government areas, reaching 6,120 children, including 200 girls. The initiatives are intended to provide guidance, protection and psychosocial support.
In a related inclusion measure, Radda said the administration supported 100 persons with disabilities with mobility aids in 2026, reiterating its commitment to ensuring that vulnerable groups were not excluded from development programmes.
The governor pledged to continue expanding opportunities for girls through education, vocational and skills development, and protection initiatives.
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11 to highlight the rights of girls and the challenges they face, including barriers to education, protection and equal opportunities.
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