The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has commended the Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, for his visionary leadership in promoting innovation, enterprise, and youth empowerment.
Shettima described Katsina as “a beacon of creativity and resilience in Northern Nigeria,” noting that the state is steadily reviving its long-standing legacy of learning, trade, and craftsmanship.
Speaking on Monday at the graduation ceremony of the Dikko Social Innovation Academy and the maiden edition of the Katsina MSME Awards and Dinner held at the Government House Banquet Hall last night, the Vice President lauded Katsina’s rich heritage as a centre of knowledge and culture that has shaped Northern Nigeria for generations.
He recalled how Katsina once served as a hub for scholars, rulers, and traders, reminding the audience that Sheikh Mohammed Bello wrote Usul Siyasa for the Emir of Katsina, a major governance guide long before colonial times.
He also noted that the famous Katsina College, later known as Barewa College, produced some of Nigeria’s finest leaders, underscoring the state’s deep-rooted tradition of education and leadership.
According to the Vice President, that same creative spirit still defines the people of Katsina — its artisans, farmers, and young entrepreneurs who continue to show remarkable resilience.
He called for renewed industrialisation efforts, urging the conversion of local raw materials such as cotton and millet into thriving industries that can create jobs and drive inclusive growth.
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