Recall that Governor Radda forwarded 20 commissioner nominees after consultations with relevant stakeholders across the state, with a carefully critical assessment of the submissions by political stakeholders from the 34 Local Government Areas in the state.
The ceremony, conducted at the Peoples Square, was attended by several dignitaries including; the Emir of Katsina, HRH Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, and HRH the Emir of Daura Alh Farouk Umar Farouk, the Chief Judge of Katsina State, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly and thousands of citizens in the state.
The event has marked a milestone in Governor Radda’s determination to assemble competent hans in his quest to deliver on his election promises to the people of Katsina State.
The entrance of Governor Radda on the political field has attracted a lot of attention from within the state due to his pragmatic approach to issues, his will, zeal and capacity to address issues especially those that seem to have defied solutions.
The sworn-in commissioners are adjudged persons with record of competence, and will to deliver who believe in the All Progressives Congress, (APC) plans and programmes for a better Katsina State.
The cabinet is a mixture of young and vibrant members who have lots of energy to expend services of the state, under the mentorship of the elders with elements of wisdom.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Governir Dikko Radda said the government is aware of the current economic hardship facing Nigerians and is committed to cushioning the effect of the hardship, saying the Katsina State Government is rolling out plans to reduce the hardship and better the lives of people in the State.
The government also announced coming up with palliatives aimed at mitigating the effect of fuel subsidy removal on the lives of the poor, assuring commitment to deliver on the mandate given to it by the electorates
“It’s a great day for us and the state which also marks 61 days after our inception. I have trusted these people as you have also trusted me,” he said.
“We selected them in line with our campaign promise and based on their capacity, qualification, and love by their people.
“We are aware of the current economic hardship facing our people. And we are committed to cushioning the effect of the hardship.”
He restated his administration’s resolve to alleviate the suffering of the people, asking them to support him.
The governor prayed to God to lead the newly sworn-in in the discharge of their responsibility, calling on the people of the state to be patient with the administration.
He further called on the residents to fish out and report bandits informants to relevant authorities for action to be taken, urging clerics and religious leaders to intensify prayers against insecurity in the state.
“We are committed to recruiting and training additional vigilante group members to complement the efforts of security agencies in decimating insecurity in the state.
“We are calling for more support from the residents in order to deliver on our campaign promises.
“Commissioners must stay in their respective ministries and offices until they are invited by the government for any outing. We must put aside our selfish interests and serve our people,” he warned.
The newly sworn-in commissioners and special advisers are expected to work towards actualizing the strategic policy focus agenda of the present state administration aimed at transforming the state.
The ceremony held at the Katsina People’s Square was coming barely a few days after the State Assembly screened both the commissioners and the special advisers.
They are Professor Ahmed Muhammad Bakori, Hon Ishaq Shehu Dabai, Associate Professor Badamasi Charanchi, Dr. Nasir Muazu Danmusa, Malam Bala Salisu Zango, Professor Abdulhamid Ahmed, Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua- Funtua, Alhaji Yusuf Rabiu Jirdede, Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari and Hon. Bishir Tanimu Gambo.
Other commissioners sworn in include Barrister Fadila Muhammad Dikko, Hon. Hamza Sulaiman Faskari, Isah Muhammad Musa, Eng. Dr. Sani Magaji, Dr. Faisal Umar Kaita, Alhaji Bello Husaini Kagara, Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa, Hajiya Hadiza Yar’adua, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa and Alhaji Adnan Nahabu Daura.
Barr Fadila Muhammad Dikko was the only commissioner with a portfolio. She is the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the Katsina State.
The commissioners and special advisers took the oath of office and that of allegiance, pledging to discharge their duties faithfully and to the best of their abilities in accordance with the provision of the Constitution of Nigeria.
