Group hails Gov Radda for transforming agriculture in Katsina

The International World Agritourism Organisation (WAO) in collaboration with Authentic Peoples Care Initiative International has honoured Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, the Katsina State governor, with a Legacy Street Drive Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to agricultural development and food security in the state.

Queen Saidatu Olubunmi Ajibade, the International Country Director of the World Agritourism Organisation, while speaking during the event on Wednesday in Katsina, described Governor Radda as a visionary and dynamic leader whose style of governance has distinguished him among his peers.

The organisers commended Radda’s administration for its achievements in boosting agricultural productivity and improving support for farmers across the state.

According to her, “a visionary and dynamic leader with a high esteem profile, integrity, humble and a round hole having displayed his enduring qualities and steering the ship of the state credibly and excellently within a few months.

“We pray for more wisdom to continue on your good legacy in Katsina State and Nigeria at large”, she said.

“Agritourism remains an important sector that combines agriculture and tourism to stimulate rural economic growth, preserve cultural heritage, and promote sustainable farming practices. It is the backbone of every society.

“Farming should no longer be viewed merely as a traditional occupation, but as a modern business capable of creating wealth and sustaining livelihoods”, the WAO Country Director further said.

She commended Governor Radda for supporting agritourism initiatives in Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole and wished him continued success in his administration.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, Tukur Hassan Dan-Ali, the Permanent Secretary of the Katsina State Ministry of Information, thanked the organisation for recognising the efforts of the state government in promoting agriculture.

He said the present administration had recorded remarkable achievements in the agricultural sector, noting that it was the first time in the history of the state that fertilizers were distributed to farmers two months before the commencement of the rainy season.

“The administration of Governor Radda allocates substantial funding to the agricultural sector annually because it is the second highest priority of the government after education”, he said.

He assured the organisers that the award would be officially presented to Governor Radda and pledged continued collaboration with the organisation through the Ministry of Information.