Dikko Umar Radda

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Dikko Umar Radda
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Governor of Katsina State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2023
Website dikkoradda.com

Dikko Umar Radda (born 10 September 1969) is a Nigerian economist and politician. He was elected governor of Katsina State in the 2023 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. [1] [2] [3] He previously served as the director-general of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Dikko Umar Radda was born on 10 September 1969 in Hayin Gada Town, located in the Dutsin-Ma Local government area of Katsina state, Nigeria. He is of Fulani descent.

Radda attended Radda Primary School from 1974 to 1980. He proceeded to Zaria Teachers College, where he studied from 1980 to 1985. [6] In 1986, he enrolled at the Kafanchan College of Education and graduated in 1990 and obtained Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE). Radda earned a B-Tech in Agricultural Economics and Extension from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi, in 1996. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

Political career

Between 2013 and 2015, Dikko Umar Radda actively contributed to the establishment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria, helping solidify its structure as the party gained prominence. During this time, he served as the APC National Welfare Secretary from 2014 to 2015, playing a critical role in shaping the party's welfare strategies and strengthening its support base.

Following the APC's victory in the 2015 general elections, Radda was appointed Chief of Staff to Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari. In this role, he was instrumental in coordinating administrative activities and implementing policies aimed at advancing governance in the state. His tenure was marked by efforts to enhance public service delivery and address local governance challenges​ [7] [8] [9]

Philanthropy

In 2016, Radda founded the Gwagware Foundation, which aims to support rural communities by providing basic social amenities. The foundation's initiatives have included the distribution of food supplies, provision of medical care, improvement of water access, and the creation of employment opportunities. [10]

The foundation has organized several activities, such as distributing supplies to local government areas affected by banditry. In 2022, the foundation trained 500 youths from Katsina State in computer skills and tailoring. Participants received start-up packs to support their entrepreneurial endeavors. The foundation has also donated educational materials, including 5,000 books to schools in the Batagarawa Local Government Area. [11] [12]

Awards and Recognition

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