Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved N500 million in counterpart funding for the procurement of nutrition commodities to tackle acute malnutrition among children across the state.
The approval was one of the major decisions reached at the 15th Regular Meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Radda on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the General Muhammadu Buhari House in Katsina.
Commissioner for Health, Hon. Musa Adamu, said the funding would sustain the provision of essential nutrition commodities for children suffering from acute malnutrition and strengthen the state’s response to the condition.
The Council also approved the modernisation of selected markets across Katsina’s three senatorial zones, including markets in Dandume, Daura, Mashi and Jibia.
Special Adviser on Market Development, Mustapha Bala Batsari, said the initiative was designed to improve commercial infrastructure and strengthen the socio-economic well-being of residents.
As part of measures to cushion the impact of economic hardship, the Council approved the procurement of 95,000 bags of assorted grains for distribution to less privileged and vulnerable residents across the state.
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Salisu Bala Zango, said the Council also approved the procurement and distribution of non-food items and cash support to vulnerable groups, including orphans, widows, persons with special needs and other less privileged residents.
The Council further approved the rehabilitation of 81 Jumu’at mosques across Katsina’s 34 Local Government Areas. Zango said the intervention would improve religious infrastructure, promote Islamic values and strengthen community cohesion.
Youth Development and Programme Coordination
The Council approved the establishment of the Katsina State Model United Nations Organisation (MUNDO), a government-led initiative supported by development partners.
Executive Secretary of the Katsina Development Management Board, Mustapha Shehu, said the initiative would expose talented young people to leadership, diplomacy and public service while preparing them to contribute to the state’s future development.
Shehu also disclosed the approval of a central coordination and evidence-clearing mechanism for HOPE-GOV, HOPE-PHC and HOPE-EDU.
The mechanism will review programme requirements, align sectoral technical teams and strengthen coordination towards achieving and verifying applicable Disbursement Linked Indicators.
He said the measure would support effective implementation and maximise the benefits of the World Bank-supported programmes, particularly HOPE-PHC and HOPE-EDU.
The Council also approved a statewide compliance framework for the utilisation of performance-based financing and reward funds to strengthen accountability and coordination in development programmes.
Governor Radda reiterated his administration’s commitment to interventions that directly address citizens’ needs, strengthen social protection and healthcare, improve economic infrastructure and expand opportunities for young people across Katsina State.
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