Dikko Umar Radda

Dikko Umar Radda

politician Nigeria

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
360,117
Power
783$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 3 7.33 0.16% +10% 206,139,589 360,117 $448,000 783$
Totals 3 206,139,589 360,117 $448,000 783$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s educational reforms are the basis for the new operational guidelines announced by Zainab Musawa. 8

The Punch: Katsina sets new education rules for private schools

Nigeria Nigeria: Governor Radda has expressed condolences to the Government and people of Niger State following the devastating flood disaster. 8

The Punch: Katsina Governor Mourns Niger Flood Disaster Victims

Nigeria Nigeria: The State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, is doing enormous work in terms of infrastructure in the school. 7

The Punch: NAF engages Katsina students, holds career day at college

Nigeria Nigeria: Governor Dikko Umar Radda's administration executed two major projects to be commissioned during Tinubu's visit. 7

The Punch: Security beefed up in Katsina as NSCDC prepares for Tinubu’s visit

Nigeria Nigeria: Dikko Umar Radda has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completion of the long-abandoned Katsina 10-megawatt wind farm project. 8

The Punch: Katsina gov pledges to complete abandoned 10MW wind farm project

Nigeria Nigeria: Dikko Umar Radda is the governor whose leadership was credited for the improved security situation in the region. 8

The Punch: Katsina community celebrates five months of peace, commends security operatives

Nigeria Nigeria: Dikko Umar Radda is the Governor of Katsina, called upon to engage in dialogue regarding the school closures. 5

The Punch: CAN threatens legal action over Ramadan school closures in northern states