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“Katsina is not just developing. It is leading.” Those were the words of Vice President Kashim Shettima as he departed Katsina on Tuesday afternoon, after a two-day working visit that revealed the depth of transformation happening in the state. It was not a political statement. It was an observation—one made by Nigeria’s number two citizen after witnessing firsthand what Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has built.
“A serious farmer does not just plant seeds and walk away. He waters daily, weeds constantly, and watches over his crops until harvest.” This age-old wisdom accurately captures the leadership style of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda as Katsina State celebrates 38 years of existence. Like that dedicated farmer, Radda has shown that when he says he means business, he backs his words with daily action, constant attention, and dedication to results.
“Government is an institution which prevents injustice other than such as it commits itself,” wrote the great Arabian scholar Ibn Khaldun centuries ago. Yet in Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina has found a leader who proves that governance can indeed be an instrument of justice rather than its obstacle. Radda’s journey from a classroom teacher at Radda Day Secondary School to the state’s top echelon office reads like a testament to the power of purposeful service.
Political discourse in Katsina State and beyond has been dominated by one subject: Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s decision to proceed on a three-week medical leave amid prevailing security challenges. The debate has taken on a life of its own, with critics especially from opposition quarters claiming that the governor’s absence at such a time is irresponsible and insensitive.
FG Declares Friday and Monday Public Holiday for Eid Celebration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays for the Eid-ul-Adha celebration
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in a statement released on Monday, June 2, 2025.
He also congratulated the Muslim faithful both in the diaspora and across Nigeria on the Sallah celebration.
He urged Muslims to remain committed to imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
Signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister in the statement described the Sallah period as a time for the Muslim Ummah to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
He also promised citizens that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to fostering initiatives that would restore Nigeria’s economy and place the nation on a path of progress.
