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Tinubu’s reforms helping states deliver projects, pay salaries - Radda

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  • Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda claims President Tinubu's reforms allow states to fund projects and pay salaries without borrowing.
  • Radda stated his administration has completed over N30 billion in projects without taking loans.
  • He credited local government financial autonomy and federal support for enabling states to meet financial obligations.

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda asserts that President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms are empowering states to undertake significant development projects and consistently meet salary and pension obligations without resorting to external borrowing. Radda made these remarks while commissioning 45 solar-powered streetlights, emphasizing his administration's fiscal responsibility.

Today, there is no sector where we are taking a loan to execute a single project in Katsina State. We are paying pensions and meeting our obligations to the people of Katsina.

— Dikko RaddaHighlighting the state's financial independence under current reforms.

Governor Radda highlighted that Katsina State has executed projects valued at over N30 billion without incurring any loans. He contrasted this with past practices where states relied on borrowing to cover worker salaries, underscoring the positive impact of current economic policies. Radda stressed that leadership should be evaluated on tangible results and fulfilled promises, not mere rhetoric.

The situation was different in the past when the state depended on borrowing to pay workers’ salaries.

— Dikko RaddaContrasting current fiscal management with previous practices.

He specifically credited President Tinubu's reforms, including the implementation of local government financial autonomy, for enabling states to manage their finances effectively. These measures, Radda explained, have helped states deliver projects and pay salaries and pensions promptly.

President Tinubu’s reforms and support had helped states deliver projects, pay salaries and pensions as and when due. These reforms particularly include local government financial autonomy.

— Dikko RaddaAttributing the positive financial situation to federal reforms and support.

Former Governor Aminu Masari echoed Radda's sentiments, commending the president and governor for their achievements. He pointed to major federal infrastructure projects as evidence of effective leadership that stimulates economic activity and supports development. Both leaders urged citizens and organizations to support government initiatives and cautioned against misinformation that could hinder progress.

Once leaders make promises to the people, they have a responsibility to fulfil those promises. Leadership is built on trust, not deception.

— Dikko RaddaDefining the principles of effective leadership.
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