Gov Radda unveils ₦50m educational support grant for students, praises Maiwada’s philanthropy
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled a ₦50 million educational support initiative for students from five local government areas of the state, with each beneficiary expected to receive ₦50,000
Sponsored by the Haruna Maiwada Community Foundation, the initiative covers students from Safana, Batsari, Danmusa, Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas, with the aim of easing their financial burdens and supporting their educational pursuits.
Speaking at the event, Governor Radda commended the founder of the foundation, Dr Haruna Maiwada, for his sustained commitment to community development and his determination to support his people, irrespective of whether he holds an elective political office.
“He has demonstrated courage and commitment by continuing to support his people, whether or not he occupies an elective political office. What matters is the willingness to serve and make a positive difference in people’s lives,” the Governor observed.
The Governor also expressed his personal admiration for Maiwada, describing him as a young man whose character and conduct reflect exceptional maturity and leadership qualities.
“He is someone I deeply respect. Despite his youthful age, he possesses the wisdom, humility and maturity of an elder. He is one of the among young people in Katsina State whom I hold in high regard,” he said.
Governor Radda noted that the initiative demonstrated the important role private individuals and philanthropists could play in complementing government efforts to expand educational opportunities and improve community welfare.
“Education is a critical investment in the future of our society. I encourage other well-meaning individuals, philanthropists and stakeholders to emulate this gesture by supporting students and contributing to the development of our communities,” he urged.
He stressed that sustainable development required collective responsibility, adding that education remained fundamental to building a skilled, productive and responsible generation.
Earlier, the Founder of the Haruna Maiwada Community Foundation, Dr Haruna Maiwada, said the intervention was designed to ease the financial difficulties faced by students and encourage them to remain focused on their academic pursuits.
“We believe that supporting education is one of the most effective ways of investing in the future. Through this intervention, we want to ease some of the financial burdens on students and encourage them to remain focused on their studies,” he explained.
He disclosed that the approximately ₦50 million initiative would provide ₦50,000 each to beneficiaries across the five local government areas.
Maiwada assured that the foundation would sustain its educational and community development interventions. He also pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in his capacity to mobilise more than 10,000 votes for the party.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Katsina Local Government Area, Hon. Isah Miqdad, commended Maiwada for his philanthropic contributions, particularly his support for education and community development.
“Dr Haruna Maiwada has demonstrated genuine commitment to the welfare of our people and the development of Katsina State. His contributions to education and the strengthening of the APC deserve recognition and commendation,” he said.
He noted that the intervention would provide financial relief to students and their families while encouraging other well-meaning individuals to support similar initiatives.
Those in attendance included were the Katsina APC candidate representative in the Federal House of Assembly, Barr. Abba Mangal, the Vice APC Chairman, Alhaji Bala Abu Musawa, and the Chairman of Gwagware Foundation, Alhaji Yusuf Ali Musawa, community leaders and other dignitaries.
