Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has stressed the importance of traditional institutions in strengthening security and advancing grassroots development.
The Governor stated this during an engagement with the District Head of Bakori, Alhaji Garba Tukur Idris, Makaman Katsina, and other traditional leaders for his Tinubu–Dikko 2027 campaign activities in Bakori Local Government Area.
“Government cannot achieve sustainable security and grassroots development without the active cooperation of traditional rulers, community elders and other local stakeholders,” Radda said.
He described traditional institutions as indispensable partners in maintaining peace, promoting social harmony and strengthening community participation in governance.
“Your role in maintaining peace and order in our communities is very important. We need your cooperation to address security challenges and advance development at the grassroots,” he noted.
On security, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, strengthening security operations and ensuring that farmers access their farmlands while traders conduct their businesses without fear.
He called for closer cooperation among traditional rulers, security agencies, political leaders, youths and women, observing that collective responsibility was essential to tackling insecurity and expanding economic opportunities.
Addressing the political engagement, Radda urged community leaders and stakeholders to embrace unity, avoid divisions and support the Tinubu–Dikko 2027 agenda in the interest of continuity and development.
He explained that the visit was also an opportunity to pay respect to the traditional institution and strengthen the relationship between government and the people.
The Governor thanked the District Head, traditional titleholders and people of Bakori for their warm reception, prayers and support, while praying for lasting peace, bumper harvests and prosperity.
Earlier, District Head of Bakori, Alhaji Garba Tukur Idris, Makaman Katsina, welcomed the Governor and his delegation, appreciating the engagement and the government’s relationship with traditional institutions.
He described agriculture, trading and commerce as the mainstay of Bakori’s economy, highlighting the availability of skilled and unskilled labour as part of the area’s economic potential.
The traditional ruler also identified dams and boreholes as important water resources supporting irrigation and domestic activities, noting their potential to enhance agricultural productivity and attract investment.
He commended the collaboration among traditional institutions, local government authorities, security agencies and residents in maintaining peace, calling for sustained cooperation to protect communities.
The District Head urged residents and stakeholders to remain united and support policies and programmes aimed at improving their welfare.
On his part, Chairman of Bakori Local Government Area, Hon. Musa Abubakar Barde, introduced members of the Tinubu–Dikko 2027 Campaign Council to the traditional rulers and community stakeholders.
He explained that the delegation was in Bakori to seek the blessings, goodwill and support of the traditional institution and other stakeholders as part of its grassroots engagement.
Members of the delegation included Deputy Governor, Hon. Faruk Lawal; Campaign Director-General, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa; Campaign Council Co-Chairman, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa; Deputy Director-General, Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir; and Secretary-General, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, among other members.
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