Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has performed the groundbreaking construction of the Dankum District Palace in Baure Local Government Area, alongside the commissioning of the Dankum Central Mosque and BMF Islamiyyah.
The Governor performed the ceremonies during his Tinubu–Dikko–Jobe campaign engagement in Dankum.
The mosque and Islamiyyah were established under the Baraka Memorial Foundation,(BMF) founded by the District Head, Alhaji Lawal Sade, Sarkin Fadan Daura.
Governor Radda thanked the people for their warm reception, noting that the impressive turnout of men, women and youths demonstrated the community’s hospitality and support.
“Whenever we visit a community, we consider it important to pay our respects to traditional institutions, meet with our elders and religious leaders, seek their blessings and prayers, and solicit their support for the development of our state,” he said.
The Governor commended the District Head and the community for their investments in religious infrastructure and education, describing the initiatives as important contributions to grassroots development.
He noted that the mosque and Islamiyyah would promote religious knowledge, moral upbringing and spiritual development, particularly among younger generations.
“Traditional institutions remain important partners in maintaining peace, promoting unity and supporting government policies at the grassroots level,” he observed.
He urged community leaders and residents to sustain their contributions to development, stressing the importance of collective responsibility and collaboration with government.
Speaking on the 2027 political engagement, Governor Radda, as State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign, sought support for President Tinubu, his own re-election bid and APC candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats in the zone.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, security, education and improved social services across the 34 local government areas of Katsina State.
Earlier, the District Head of Dankum, Alhaji Lawal Sade, Sarkin Fadan Daura, expressed appreciation to Governor Radda for visiting the community and identifying with its development aspirations.
He described the commissioning of the Central Mosque and BMF Islamiyyah, alongside the groundbreaking ceremony for the district palace, as significant milestones in Dankum’s development.
He also acknowledged the importance of continued collaboration between government and traditional institutions in addressing community needs.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Lawal Nalado, Sarkin Sudan, appreciated Governor Radda for honouring Dankum with his presence and participating in the ceremonies.
He appealed to the Governor to consider the construction of the Baure–Dankum road, explaining that the project would improve accessibility, ease transportation and boost economic activities across the communities.
He noted that improved road connectivity would facilitate the movement of people and goods while strengthening links between Dankum and neighbouring communities.
The Dankum District Palace project, being undertaken by Quantix Energy Limited, will comprise a main palace building, guest house, mosque, main gate and security room, with completion scheduled for October 2027.
Those in attendance included the Deputy Governor Hon. Faruk Lawal, Director-General of the Campaign Council, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa; Co-Chairman II, Senator Hadi Sirika; Co-Chairman III, Dr Mustapha M. Inuwa; Senator Dandutse of Funtua Zone; APC State Chairman, Dr Bishir Gambo Saulawa; Deputy Director-General, Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir
Also were; Secretary-General, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; Daura Zone senatorial candidate and Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; members of the Campaign Council; traditional rulers; Islamic scholars; Jumu’at prayer Imams; village heads; political leaders; government officials; party stakeholders and community representatives.
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