Katsina governor launches budget meetings in all 361 wards
Dikko Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has started the 2027 Budget Formulation Town Hall Meetings across all 361 political wards in the state. He called on residents to actively participate in identifying and prioritising projects that meet their communities’ needs. The initiative aims to make government policies more reflective of citizens’ aspirations through direct grassroots engagement. Dikko Radda emphasised that involving citizens in the budgeting process is central to his administration’s approach.
What we know
- Dikko Radda inaugurated the budget meetings at Radda Ward in Charanchi Local Government Area.
- The town hall meetings are designed to let citizens directly contribute to planning and development priorities.
- The governor said previous ward-level consultations led to projects in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, infrastructure, youth empowerment, social protection, and security.
- The theme for the 2027 budget consultations is “Building Your Future IV.”
- The initiative aims to deepen participatory governance by allowing residents in all 361 wards to give direct input into the budgeting process.
