…Seals Funtua APC Campaign in Matazu, Assures Residents of Improved Security
By Abdulrahman Dan-Umar, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy of direct statutory allocations to local governments as a transformative reform that has strengthened grassroots governance and accelerated development across communities.
Speaking on Saturday at the grand finale of the Tinubu–Dikko 2027 Campaign Rally for the Funtua Senatorial Zone in Matazu Local Government Area, Governor Radda said the policy has empowered elected council chairmen to deliver projects and essential services without financial constraints caused by deductions.
Addressing a massive crowd of APC supporters, largely women and youths, the Governor said direct access to local government allocations has significantly improved governance at the grassroots.
“By allowing local governments to receive their allocations directly, President Tinubu has strengthened grassroots administration and empowered elected leaders to deliver development to their people. This is a policy that deserves continuity,” he said.
According to the Governor, the initiative has enhanced the capacity of local governments to execute development projects, pay workers’ salaries promptly and respond more effectively to the needs of their communities.
Radda also commended President Tinubu for introducing interventions aimed at cushioning economic hardship, including palliatives, financial assistance, fertiliser distribution and strengthened security measures across the country.
He lauded the Member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed (Dujiman Katsina), for empowering 500 vulnerable women with ₦50,000 each, distributing motorcycles to constituents, awarding ₦50,000 scholarships to 400 students and providing relief materials to internally displaced persons.
Highlighting his administration’s achievements, the Governor said the state government has recorded substantial progress in road construction, water supply, agriculture, education, youth development and women empowerment over the past three and a half years.
He also commended the Chairman of Matazu Local Government, Hon. Shamsuddeen Muhammad Sayaya, for executing more than 200 development projects across the council area.
Governor Radda further announced that Senator Muntari Dandutse would later this month commence a major empowerment programme targeting about 30,000 beneficiaries across the 11 local government areas of Funtua Senatorial District.
Thanking traditional rulers, community leaders, women, youths and party supporters for the impressive turnout, the Governor described the rally as a strong endorsement of the APC and urged residents to sustain their support for President Tinubu, himself and all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Tinubu-Dikko 2027 Campaign Council, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, said the massive attendance reflected the growing confidence of the people in the APC, urging supporters to remain united and actively participate in the electoral process.
Other speakers, including Senator Muntari Dandutse, Senator Hadi Sirika, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, Hon. Kabir Faruk and Alhaji Bala Abu Musawa, called for sustained unity and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 polls, while Senator Dandutse praised Governor Radda’s development projects across the state’s 361 political wards as worthy of renewed public support.
Earlier, Governor Radda paid a courtesy visit to the District Head of Matazu, Alhaji Iro Maikano, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security, promoting peaceful coexistence and accelerating development across the local government area.
He said the state government would continue working closely with security agencies, traditional institutions and community leaders to safeguard lives and property while expanding infrastructure and socio-economic opportunities.
The Governor also expressed appreciation for the support and prayers of the people of Matazu, describing the community as one with which he shares enduring family ties through marriage.
Responding, the District Head commended Governor Radda for maintaining a close relationship with traditional institutions and acknowledged improvements in road infrastructure, water supply and security, revealing that Matazu had remained free from security attacks for the past 45 days due to effective collaboration between security agencies and community stakeholders.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, former Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, APC State Chairman Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa, Secretary-General Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, members of the Tinubu-Dikko 2027 Campaign Council, lawmakers, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, party executives, women and youth groups, as well as thousands of APC supporters.
