You don hear am? Katsina State don drop correct gist as dem unveil new 15-year master plan wey go cover Katsina, Daura, and Funtua cities! Na better step as dem dey try turn these areas to modern and economically vibrant urban centres.
For dis rollout, dem dey talk say population go increase from 12 million wey dem get now to over 21 million by 2040. E sure say if dem no plan well, wahala go dey like congested road on a busy day!
Governments don see say make dem plan how dem go manage land, housing, transport, and all that palava say dem go fit deal with the rapid growth wey dey happen. Dem wan ensure say na organized growth we go see, no more ogbonge chaos or even make-bela settlements.
Governor Dikko Radda don even sign wetin dem call urban planning areas order wey go give dem legal backing for the plans. Him talk say: “This order go empower relevant authorities to manage and regulate development, ensuring say urban planning go dey effective.” E no dey soft o!
Na serious matter, as dem dey talk before wey say dem don plan to create better jobs and increase investment. This plan no be just paper and ink, na serious blueprint to better life for the people.
Governor Radda also make am clear say the plans no go follow the way of past plans wey don gather dust for shelf. Dem don start work already, with plans for upgrade of road networks, drainage systems, and land administration reform. Na time to show say dem dey serious!
With the largest budget in Katsina history for 2026, over ₦857 billion, dem dey ready to turn this vision into reality. The governor na no-nonsense man wey talk say these na no just ideas but dem be promise to the people to create well-planned cities.
In his own words, “we dey ensure say our children go enjoy well-planned communities, not chaos.” No be small thing o! Na serious matter for the future of Katsina as dem prepare to tackle urban slums, floods, and other wahala wey don dey plague the areas.
Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Faisal Umar Kaita, e don talk say dis new master plan go put Katsina, Daura, and Funtua for sharp focus as dem dey manage that mammoth population wey dey come. The planning no be just for now but for future generations. E mean say future leaders go dey proud of wetin we dey build today.
Na so e be; with proper planning, everybody fit enjoy community wey dey organized, sustainable, and inviting. We dey watch as dem begin implement this ambitious plan. Katsina go soon dey shine like star!
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