Dikko Umar Radda
Dikko Umar Radda is the Governor of Katsina State, Nigeria. He has recently come under scrutiny for a directive mandating a five-week closure of schools during Ramadan, which has sparked controversy and accusations of discrimination from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Radda's policies are seen as part of broader educational challenges in northern Nigeria, where access to education remains a significant issue.
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Dikko Umar Radda is the Governor of Katsina State who declared the orientation camp open.
Katsina Swears In 1,201 NYSC Corps Members
Nigeria· 2025-06-13
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, urged citizens to embrace faith, sacrifice, and unity for the state’s continued progress.
Sallah: Tinubu promises economic rebound, urges prayers for soldiersNigeria· 2025-06-06
Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s educational reforms are the basis for the new operational guidelines announced by Zainab Musawa.
Katsina sets new education rules for private schoolsNigeria· 2025-06-02
Governor Radda has expressed condolences to the Government and people of Niger State following the devastating flood disaster.
Katsina Governor Mourns Niger Flood Disaster VictimsNigeria· 2025-06-01
The State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, is doing enormous work in terms of infrastructure in the school.
NAF engages Katsina students, holds career day at collegeNigeria· 2025-05-10
Governor Dikko Umar Radda's administration executed two major projects to be commissioned during Tinubu's visit.
Security beefed up in Katsina as NSCDC prepares for Tinubu’s visitNigeria· 2025-05-02
Dikko Umar Radda has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completion of the long-abandoned Katsina 10-megawatt wind farm project.
Katsina gov pledges to complete abandoned 10MW wind farm projectNigeria· 2025-03-07
Dikko Umar Radda is the governor whose leadership was credited for the improved security situation in the region.
Katsina community celebrates five months of peace, commends security operativesNigeria· 2025-03-07
Dikko Umar Radda is the Governor of Katsina, called upon to engage in dialogue regarding the school closures.
CAN threatens legal action over Ramadan school closures in northern statesNigeria· 2025-03-02
