Two outstanding graduating students of the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) were rewarded with brand new vehicles by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. The presentation took place at the Government House, Katsina.
Recall that Governor Radda had earlier promised the rewards—vehicles as well as permanent and pensionable employment—during the institution’s convocation ceremony held on April 28, 2026.
The beneficiaries are Ibrahim Mai Nasara Bugaje of the Department of Networking and System Security, who graduated with an impressive CGPA of 4.92, and Aisha Isiaku of the Department of Computer Software Engineering, who earned a CGPA of 4.75, emerging as the overall best graduating students of the institution.
Speaking at the event, Governor Radda congratulated the students on their remarkable achievements and urged them to remain committed to contributing positively to the development of Katsina State and Nigeria.
“I congratulate the two of you for reaching this important milestone,” the Governor said in a statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on 11th May, 2026
“I hope you will continue to be beneficial to the state, put more effort into its development, and inspire younger generations to follow in your footsteps.”
The Governor described the gesture as a fulfillment of his administration’s promise to reward academic excellence and encourage hard work among students.
“This is a promise fulfilled, and we thank Almighty God for granting us the opportunity to do so,” he stated.
“We also appreciate the parents for their guidance, support, and mentorship, as well as the Institute of Technology and Management for the quality training and education provided to these students.”
Governor Radda concluded by expressing appreciation and offering prayers for the continued success of the beneficiaries.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, formally presented the outstanding students to the Governor, recalling the institution’s recent convocation ceremony held on April 28, 2026.
“Among the graduates, we have exceptional students who distinguished themselves with outstanding academic performance,” he said.
He noted that the presentation was in fulfillment of the government’s tradition of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence.
“Your Excellency, as you promised, today we are here to fulfill that promise by presenting and handing over the keys of the two vehicles to these outstanding students,” Bawale stated.
“This is in line with our tradition of recognizing and rewarding excellence. We have consistently done this for best graduating students, and today is no exception.” he concluded.
The event was attended by the Principal Private Secretary, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, members of the Katsina State Executive Council, top government officials, and the management of the institution.
