Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, visited Katsina students studying in China under the state’s foreign scholarship program. The visit took place on Sunday, June 16, 2025, during his official trip to Xuzhou University of Technology (XZUT) in Jiangsu Province.
Governor Radda met with 38 students currently studying Biological Engineering at XZUT, and another 37 pursuing degrees in Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Shiyou University. Notably, each of the 34 Local Government Areas of Katsina State is represented, with at least two students.
The students received Governor Radda with joy and gratitude, visibly touched by his visit. As a mark of appreciation, they presented him with an award for his support and care.
Speaking on their behalf, Musa Abubakar Danmusa thanked the Governor and the state government for giving them the chance to study abroad. He also appealed for more support and appreciated the Governor for his care and constant encouragement.
Responding to their requests, Governor Radda expressed joy seeing the students in good health and high spirits. He assured them of his continued commitment to their education and well-being, and promised to provide the necessary materials to support their studies.
“This is more than just paying for your education,” the Governor said. “It’s about preparing a generation of change-makers who will help build a stronger, better Katsina. Your success is our success, and we will continue to support you in every way we can.”
Governor Radda also expressed genuine pride in the students, emphasizing their important role in shaping the future of the state.
“We are investing in you because we believe in what you stand for,” he said. “Katsina is not just waiting for your return with certificates we are waiting for your ideas, your innovation, and your readiness to make a difference. You are the face of tomorrow.”
He encouraged them to stay focused, remain prayerful, and continue upholding the values they were raised with.
“Read your Qur’an regularly, stay disciplined, and always carry the pride of Katsina wherever you go,” he advised.
This was disclosed in a statement signed and issued by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor dated 1st July, 2025
Governor Radda was accompanied on the visit by his wife Her Excellency Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda; Principal Private Secretary, Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji; Lead Consultant, Haroun Abba Gana; MD Water Bord Katsina State, Dr Tukur Hassan Tinglin.
