Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved the release of ₦305,510,507.09 for the payment of allowances to 565 indigenous medical students studying both within Nigeria and abroad.
This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press
Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed and made available to newsmen on Monday in Katsina.
The statement noted that the approval reflected Radda’s
commitment to human capital development and his administration’s sustained
investment in education and healthcare, two key pillars of his Building Your
Future Agenda.
The statement read, “Confirming the development, the General
Manager of the Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board, Dr Muhammad
Nazir Shehu, said the payment includes both the regular student allowances and
special project support for final-year medical students.
“Dr Shehu explained that the gesture is designed to ease the
financial strain on students and allow them to concentrate fully on their
academic and clinical training. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with
Governor Radda’s vision of producing competent, homegrown medical professionals
capable of transforming healthcare delivery across Katsina State.
“This approval by His Excellency is more than a financial
intervention. It is a deliberate investment in the future of healthcare in
Katsina. We expect the beneficiaries to honour this trust by excelling in their
studies and returning to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of our
people.”
He further noted that the governor’s decision reflects a
broader and long-term strategy aimed at expanding access to medical education,
strengthening the local healthcare workforce, and ensuring the sustainability
of medical services across the state.
The statement added, “Since assuming office, Governor Radda
has remained steadfast in his commitment to transforming the health sector from
improving infrastructure and expanding access to rural healthcare, to investing
in the training and welfare of medical personnel and students.
“This latest intervention adds to several ongoing reforms
designed to build a resilient, efficient, and people-centred healthcare system
in Katsina.
“Through initiatives such as the rehabilitation and upgrade
of health facilities, the expansion of therapeutic nutrition centres, and the
recruitment of skilled professionals, the Radda administration continues to
strengthen the foundation for a healthier and more productive society.
“The Hospital Services Management Board expressed its deep
appreciation to the Governor for his continued support and visionary
leadership, assuring that the approved funds will be disbursed transparently
and utilised strictly for the benefit of all qualified students.
“The Board also urged the beneficiaries to uphold
discipline, hard work, and a sense of responsibility, stressing that their
future success would stand as a reflection of the governor’s faith in the
potential of Katsina youth to drive transformation in the health sector.
“By prioritising medical education, the Radda administration is not only nurturing the next generation of doctors but also reaffirming its belief that the true strength of a society lies in the health, knowledge, and resilience of its people.”
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