NEWS

Governor Radda To Proceed On Three-Week Medical Leave, Deputy to Act In His Absence

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, has announced that he will commence a three-week medical leave starting Monday, August 18, 2025, in order to attend to personal health matters.

In a statement, Governor Radda thanked the people of Katsina State for their prayers, goodwill, and understanding, noting that the break is necessary to enable him return with renewed strength to continue steering the affairs of the state.

“Prioritizing my health is essential so I can continue to serve effectively and make the right decisions for our state. I deeply appreciate everyone’s kind words and support, and I look forward to resuming my duties once my medical checks are concluded,” the governor said.

To ensure the smooth running of government activities, Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal, HCIB (Sarkin Fulanin Jobe), will serve as Acting Governor during the period. Governor Radda expressed full confidence in his deputy’s capacity to sustain the administration’s momentum and uphold its commitments.

The state government assured residents that all programs, projects, and initiatives under the “Building Your Future Agenda” will continue without disruption.

Governor Radda’s administration has been widely noted for its focus on infrastructure development, human capital growth, and improved governance. The government says it looks forward to welcoming him back in good health to carry on with the mission of transforming the state.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

NEWS

Image
THREE CONFIRMED DEAD IN A STRANGE DISEASE OUTBREAK AT NIGERIAN MILITARY SCHOOL ZARIA, OTHERS IN CRITICAL CONDITION  Officers and men of the Nigerian Army whose children and wards are enrolled in the Nigerian Military School Zaria were been sighted in their numbers in the school following outbreak of a strange disease and eventual dead of some students. They were their to pick their children and wards - Ideal Reporters gathered. A student died around 10:00 am Friday, to unknown ailments at the military facility. A parent revealed “Another boy died today, we now have 3 students in total who had died as of today. “Our children are no more safe, the army should come out to tell us what’s killing our children. Many are still in critical condition at ABUTH as we talk,” Some students are reportedly hospitalised at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital are said to be battling for survival. The unexpected incident had caused anxiety, leading to parents storming the military...
Read more

Exclusive

Image
THE ONDA EID SKIRMISHES, HON. MOHAMMED SANI OTTO AND THE FALSE NARRATIVE  My attention has been drawn to a viral video making the round on social media in which the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Trade, Industry and Investment, Hon. Mohammed Sani Otto was visibly sighted at Onda Eid Ground.  In the same video, one that was deliberately edited in part, to capture the area that presents a false narrative aimed at misinforming the unsuspecting public about what truly played out.  For the record, let me state that Hon. Mohammed Sani Otto chose to observe Eid-el Fitr prayer with his kinsmen at Onda, out of the love, respect and admiration he has for them, a usual disposition that characterizes him.  On getting to the Eid Ground, he was greeted by skirmishes involving loyalists of the Osu Onda, His Royal Highness, Alh. Abdullahi Kuku and Alh. Usman Ode, a one time contender to the exalted throne of Osu, as both were on ground. Typical of traditional tussles, in...
Read more

Open Memo

Image
Memo to His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule By Murtala Adogi Mohammed Subject: Strategic Recommendations for Nasarawa State’s Development Your Excellency, I commend your proactive decision to dissolve the Executive Council as part of efforts to reposition Nasarawa State for greater progress. This is an excellent opportunity to realign the state’s development priorities and governance structures. With the expiration of the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS) in 2023, it is critical to establish a new development framework before appointing new commissioners.  I recommend setting up a Nasarawa State Development Council to review NEDS I and fast-track the development of NEDS II. This will guide commissioners in creating sectoral plans aligned with the state’s vision. Here are some quick actionable steps: 1. Develop NEDS II Create a four-year strategic plan focusing on youth and gender-responsive initiatives, tackling unemployment, education, healthcare, ...
Read more