Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Friday presided over a strategic meeting of the North-West Governors’ Forum held in Kaduna State, with a strong focus on regional development, economic growth, and security.
The high-level meeting was attended by Governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Director-General of the Forum, Hajiya Maryam Musa Yahaya.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, the gathering aimed to strengthen inter-state collaboration and drive collective progress across the region.
In his opening remarks, Governor Radda, who also chairs the Forum, stressed the non-partisan and development-oriented nature of the alliance. He highlighted the governors’ commitment—since their assumption of office—to working together on shared priorities such as economic revitalization, agricultural development, and tackling the rising insecurity in the North-West.
“This forum has come a long way. We’ve been championing joint efforts across our states and are already seeing impact through partnerships with development agencies and implementation of agreed initiatives,” Radda noted.
He reaffirmed the importance of unity and cooperation among member states, adding that the forum remains a platform for shared prosperity, transcending political divides.
“This is not a partisan forum. It’s a forum of progress—one that prioritises the economic wellbeing and safety of our people,” he said.
Governor Radda expressed appreciation to the attending governors, members of the press, and stakeholders, before moving the session into a closed-door meeting to deliberate on pressing issues affecting the region.
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