The Katsina COVID-19 Action Recovery Economic Stimulus Programme, known as Katsina Cares, has successfully provided cash grants and agricultural inputs to over thirteen thousand farmers and vulnerable women across the state.
Designed to offer livelihood support and agricultural resources, as well as operational cash assistance, the programme reached selected beneficiaries from various communities within Katsina State. The third cycle of the programme was recently held at Kangiwa Square in Daura Metropolis.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda inaugurated Katsina Cares on December 14, 2023, where 19,543 farmers, households, and communities benefited from the initiative.
In this cycle, Katsina Cares will distribute livelihood support to 2,700 beneficiaries, operational cash assistance to 2,718 beneficiaries, agricultural inputs to 7370 selected farmers across the 34 local governments and support grants to 74 CSDAs across the state.
Governor Radda emphasized that this cycle of the programme includes the distribution of grinding machines to women, farm implements to farmers, and cash transfers to identified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operators across the state. He urged programme managers to ensure effective monitoring and supervision to guarantee its success.
Commending the efforts of the steering committee, Governor Radda directed them to provide periodic reports on the programme’s progress. He congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to utilize the assistance judiciously.
Alhaji Bello Husaini Kagara, Chairman of the State Steering Committee and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, highlighted that Katsina Cares aims to enhance SMEs and increase purchasing power within local communities. He assured of the committee’s commitment to achieving the programme’s objectives.
Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umaru Faruq Umar, expressed gratitude to Governor Radda for his dedication to the area’s development. Meanwhile, Commissioner of Rural and Social Development, Alhaji Yusuf Rabiu Jirdede, emphasized that the items provided fulfill Governor Radda’s campaign promise to boost socioeconomic activities in the state.
