Katsina To Partner NNDC For Economic Transformation

By; SULAIMAN AHMED MISAU, Katsina

Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Alhaji Lamis Shehu Dikko has praised Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for his landmark investment across the state as the state government partners with the NNDC to reposition it to greatness through strategic economic collaboration.

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the NNDC, Alhaji Lamis Shehu Dikko, Ajiyan was in General Muhammadu Buhari (Government) House, Katsina for a courtesy visit to the State Governor, Dikko Radda.

The State Deputy Governor, Honourable Faruk Lawal Jobe received the NNDC board Members on behalf of the State Governor and Chairman of the North West Governors’ Forum, Dikko Umaru Radda.

Speaking during the meeting, the Deputy Governor expressed confidence in the transformative potential of the partnership, stating: “With the support of the NNDC, Katsina State can do more economically.”

Recounting the state’s achievements in renewable energy, honourable Faruq Jobe noted: “The state government has done well in the alternative energy through solar powered, saying government is still doing more. The state government has approved for the generation of additional ten megawatt of solar powered electricity in the state.”

Honourable Jobe commended the NNDC Chairman’s presentation, saying: “The speech of the NNDC chairman addresses most of the concerns and brought out issues that should be of concern to the States within the North States for them to transform their economy.”

Deputy Governor Jobe emphasised that, “Agriculture alone is enough to take the entire region to the promised land. This potential existed in addition to the all abandoned mineral resources.

He requested NNDC to search for investors and urging the organization to provide an enabling environment through seminars and workshop as a platform to share ideas as the region has all the potential to move to the surface.

While congratulating Alhaji Lamis Dikko on his appointment as NNDC Chairman, Honourable Faruq Lawal Jobe expressed optimism that, his vast experience from public and private life would transform the economy of the northern region.

Speaking during the courtesy call, the NNDC Chairman Ajiyan Katsina, Alhaji Lamis Shehu Dikko said the visit represented a deliberate effort to engage in meaningful dialogue on strategic initiatives that align with the economic transformation and development aspirations of Katsina State and the broader Northwest Region.

Alhaji Lamis Dikko Katsina emphasised that, “NNDC stands firmly ready and fully committed to offering strategic investment opportunities that will breathe new life into the economy of Katsina State and the entire Northwest Region through the innovative businesses we are passionately promoting.”

The Ajiyan Katsina Alhaji Lamis Dikko identified key sectors for collaboration, noting that these transformative ventures span critical and high-impact sectors including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors that hold immense and untapped potential for massive job creation, accelerated industrialization, and substantial wealth generation for our people.

Alhaji Lamis Dikko specifically commended Governor Radda’s administration for several landmark achievements, including: ground-breaking solar and hydropower project, most notably the historic $500 million clean energy investment deal with the UK-based Genesis Energy Holding.

The NNDC boss also praised the revolutionary approach to Information Technology (IT) infrastructure development, especially the establishment of the Katsina Directorate of Information and Communications Technology, which has already trained thousands of youths, and the Government genuine commitment to good governance and steadfast dedication to delivering Building Your Future campaign promises.

He said “Let me once again reaffirm NNDC’s absolute readiness to actively participate in Katsina State Government’s transformative projects and to work collaboratively in promoting sustainable businesses across the Northwest Region and the North as a whole.”