Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda is seeking the support of the African Development Bank to develop the agricultural and renewable energy resources sectors in the State.
The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kaula Ibrahim sought the bank’s support when he visited the Director-General, AfDB Nigeria Country Department, Mr. Lamin Barrow, in Abuja.
According to him, the purpose of the visit is to discuss investment and intervention support to boost job creation and enhance the livelihoods of the people of Katsina State, as well as the North West Geo-political region, which comprises seven states – Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
Radda also sought AfDB’s support to develop the Northwest geo-political region of the country.
“We particularly need the Bank’s help to address the State’s infrastructural deficit, such as power. Also, we recognise the fact that renewable energy remains a critical infrastructure necessary for achieving higher economic growth in Katsina state, and across the North West geo-political region.
“That is what necessitated my visit to the Nigeria Country Office of the AfDB, to seek their support and strengthen the existing partnership,” he said.
Source: NAN
