20/08/2026
SUBEB KATSINA HOSTS HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR DIKKO UMARU RADDA AT THE LAUNCH OF 90,000 BAGS OF GRAINS DISTRIBUTION
The Executive Chairman, Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Kabir Magaji Gafiya, hosted His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, during the official launch of the distribution of 90,000 bags of grains to vulnerable members of the society across the 34 Local Government Areas of the State.
The intervention, initiated by the Katsina State Government, is designed to cushion the effects of prevailing economic challenges and strengthen food security, particularly among widows, elderly persons, persons with special needs and families facing severe economic hardship.
The launch formed part of the administration’s broader social intervention strategy aimed at ensuring that vulnerable citizens are not left behind in the prevailing socio-economic realities.
Speaking at the occasion, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, stated that the grain distribution represented a significant component of the government’s commitment to alleviating hardship and extending meaningful support to the most vulnerable segments of society. She called on stakeholders to ensure transparency, equity and fairness throughout the distribution process.
The Chairman, Community Development Programme (CDP), Dr. Kamaladdeen Kabir, explained that the distribution would be coordinated through Community Level Committees (CLCs), with the objective of identifying and reaching those who are most deserving at the grassroots.
His Excellency Governor Radda equally charged all officials and stakeholders involved in the exercise to discharge their responsibilities with utmost integrity, accountability and impartiality, warning against discrimination, favouritism or diversion of the intervention.
The distribution is being implemented in collaboration with community committees, traditional institutions, relig