By Lawal Gwanda
The member representing Matazu Local Government in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Umar Dikko, has empowered 1,200 youths with the sum o N12,000,000 in his Constituency.
The Empowerment Programme was flagged off on Sunday, 1st November, 2026 at the premises of the Matazu Local Government Council Secretariat.
Eight beneficiaries were selected from each Polling Unit across the Ten Political Wards of the Local Government. Each beneficiary received a cash grant of N10,000 to support their small-scale businesses.
Flagging off the programme, Hon. Dikko explained that the initiative was aimed at assisting youths and women engaged in petty trade to boost their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
He noted that the people of Matazu have consistently benefited from his empowerment gestures, describing it as part of his routine commitment to constituency service.
Hon. Dikko added that the gesture was also an effort to complement the policies of the State Government under Governor Dikko Radda aimed at improving the welfare of the common man.
He therefore urged the people of Matazu to rally round the APC and ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Dikko Radda and all APC Candidates in the 2027 General Elections.
He also called on the people to support Government and Security Agencies in the fight against insecurity by reporting any suspicious movement to relevant authorities.
The Chairman of Matazu Local Government Council, Hon. Shamsuddeen Sayaya, commended Hon. Dikko for the gesture, describing him as a dedicated and grassroots-focused lawmaker.
He said in the last 12 years of Hon. Dikko in the House, he has attracted numerous developmental projects to Matazu LGA.
The APC Local Government Chairman, Hon. Bishir Ali Matazu, described Hon. Dikko as a philanthropist per excellence who is always committed to supporting his people day and night.
The APC Candidate for Matazu Constituency in 2027, Hon. Kabir Farouk, also lauded Hon. Dikko and pledged to follow his footsteps in providing quality representation and supporting the people.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of the 360+1 Association and Member representing Kankia LGA, Hon. Salisu Hamza Rimaye, said the group, made up of 13 State Lawmakers, was formed to support the APC in achieving victory in 2027.
Dignitaries at the event included: Hon. Salisu Hamza Rimaye Kankia, Hon. Lawal Isah Kuraye Charanchi, Hon. Abubakar Tunas Ingawa, and Hon. Aminu Acid Malumfashi.
