Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Katsina North Youth Development and Awareness Initiative, KNYDAI, for endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration for continuity in 2027.
Governor Radda gave the commendation on Wednesday at an empowerment programme organised by KNYDAI, where 1,500 beneficiaries received financial and material support.
The intervention, championed by the Grand Patron of KNYDAI, Alhaji Lawal Sade, Sarkin Fadan Daura, targeted widows, persons with disabilities, vulnerable individuals and other grassroots members.
Speaking at the event, Governor Radda said the initiative demonstrated confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government and his administration in Katsina State.
He described the empowerment programme as a strategic intervention for poverty reduction and job creation, particularly at the grassroots.
The Governor said the support would enable beneficiaries, especially youths and vulnerable citizens, acquire skills, establish businesses and become self-reliant.
He stressed that government alone could not address the challenges facing citizens, noting that partnerships with organisations such as KNYDAI were necessary to achieve sustainable development.
Governor Radda assured residents of Daura and Katsina North of continued investment in development and wider access to government programmes, while urging the beneficiaries to use the support productively.
Earlier, the Chairman of KNYDAI, Dr. Imam U.M. Aljazira, said the organisation focuses on education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, civic awareness and community development.
Dr. Aljazira said KNYDAI had endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Radda for 2027, citing their efforts in youth development, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and digital growth, while stressing the importance of sustained Federal-State collaboration in delivering development to communities.
The event was attended by the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, members of the Katsina State Executive Council and other stakeholders.