Governor Radda declares open high-level PPP capacity-building workshop for State Executive Council

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The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has declared open a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework for members of the Katsina State Executive Council.

The workshop, was organised by the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), it was aimed at strengthening policy-level understanding and leadership oversight of PPPs as a strategic tool for infrastructure development, improved service delivery, and sustainable economic growth in the State.

Declaring the workshop open, Governor Radda emphasised that PPPs have become an essential instrument for governments seeking to bridge infrastructure gaps while ensuring fiscal discipline and value for money.

He urged members of the Executive Council to fully understand and internalise the principles, processes, and governance requirements of PPP arrangements in order to deliver tangible benefits to the people of Katsina State.

The governor noted that the workshop builds on deliberate reforms already undertaken by the State Government to institutionalise PPPs.

These include the amendment of the KIPA Law to empower the Agency to coordinate and manage PPP projects, the development of a State PPP Policy and Operational Manual, and the establishment of fiscal commitment and contingent liability as well as disclosure frameworks to safeguard public finances.

He further highlighted the creation of a dedicated PPP Portal to enhance transparency and investor engagement, as well as the provision made in the current State budget for PPP project preparation and facilitation—demonstrating the Government’s commitment to moving from policy to implementation.

In his welcome address, the Director-General of KIPA, Alhaji Ibrahim Jikamshi, explained that the workshop forms part of a structured capacity-building programme. He recalled that, in the previous year, KIPA organised both an Appreciation Workshop and an Intermediary-Level Workshop for officers of key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies across the State to build foundational understanding of PPP concepts and processes.

He added that members of the State Executive Council–led PPP Project Facilitation Committee would participate in a follow-up workshop focused on the governance and management structure of the Project Facilitation Fund, to strengthen coordination, oversight, and leadership in managing resources for PPP project development.

The workshop attracted robust participation from members of the State Executive Council, including Honourable Commissioners, Special Advisers, and other senior government officials.

The event concluded successfully and marked another important step in Katsina State’s ongoing reforms to create an investor-friendly environment while safeguarding public interest and fiscal sustainability.