Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the installation of solar-powered lighting in Tsangaya schools in the state’s 361 wards.
He also awarded a contract to construct 2,000 standardised kiosks to support small-scale businesses in all the state’s 34 local government areas.
The approvals were among key decisions taken during the 9th regular meeting of the State Executive Council (SEC) for 2026 held on Wednesday at the Upper Chamber of General Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina.
The special adviser on Power and Energy, Dr Hafiz Ahmed, said the council approved the procurement and installation of 30 solar-powered lights in Tsangaya schools across the state’s 361 wards.
The meeting was presided over by Governor Radda as part of efforts to improve education, boost economic opportunities and strengthen climate-responsive governance.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the commissioner for Information, Dr Bala Salisu Zango, said the approvals reflected the administration’s commitment to people-centred policies and advancing its development agenda.
He noted that the interventions were designed to improve residents’ quality of life while promoting sustainable growth across key sectors.
According to him, the initiative aims to improve learning conditions within the Almajiri education system, particularly during evening hours, while enhancing safety and access to education.
Ahmed said the project would create a more conducive learning environment for pupils and support ongoing efforts to modernise and integrate the Almajiri education system into the state’s broader educational framework.
He added that the intervention aligns with the government’s commitment to improving educational outcomes through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), Dr Babangida Ruma, announced that the council approved the award of a contract for the fabrication and installation of 2,000 standardised modular kiosks under the Katsina Road Corridor Enterprise Infrastructure Programme.
Ruma explained that the kiosks would replace makeshift roadside structures currently used by nano and micro businesses, providing safer, more durable, and organised trading spaces.
He said the kiosks would be built with galvanised steel frames, reinforced structures, lockable doors, and proper ventilation to ensure security and durability for business operators.
