Katsina Governor Seeks Citizen Input for 2027 Budget Planning

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda is actively engaging citizens across all 361 wards in a comprehensive effort to gather input for the 2027 budget.

The governor held simultaneous town-hall meetings on Saturday, marking a significant step towards deepening participatory budgeting and inclusive governance within the state. This initiative aims to ensure that public resources are allocated based on the genuine priorities of the communities.

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This year’s exercise is not merely another meeting. It is a continuation of the promise we have made to the people of Katsina State that governance must begin with listening to the people that elected the government.

During an exercise in his Radda ward, the governor reiterated his administration's dedication to inclusive governance. He explained that involving citizens in the budgeting process strengthens transparency, fosters accountability, and builds essential trust between the government and the populace.

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Today, that promise continues. Through this meeting, every citizen, regardless of political affiliation, age, gender, or religion, occupation, or social status, has another opportunity to influence governance decisions and identify projects, programme that matter most to the communities.

Governor Radda stated that this exercise provides invaluable information to guide the state's preparation for the 2027 fiscal year. He highlighted that numerous projects from the 2026 budget and previous citizen demands are currently under implementation, with notable progress in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, water supply, security, youth empowerment, social protection, and community development.

"This year’s exercise is not merely another meeting. It is a continuation of the promise we have made to the people of Katsina State that governance must begin with listening to the people that elected the government," Radda declared. He stressed that every citizen, regardless of background, has an opportunity to influence governance decisions and identify projects most important to their communities.

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I am pleased to announce that these consultations are taking place simultaneously in all the 361 wards in our 34 local governments throughout the state.