Dikko Umaru Radda
Governor, Katsina State
All Progressives Congress Katsina State
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Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda is the incumbent Governor of Katsina State, serving since May 2023 under the APC. A seasoned educator, public administrator, and economist, he previously led SMEDAN and served as chief of staff to the former governor. His priorities include rural development, youth empowerment, and strengthening MSMEs. Through his Gwagware Foundation and state-led vocational training programs, he is advancing skills acquisition and entrepreneurship while championing fiscal discipline and community-led governance.
Education
- Radda Primary School (1974–1980)
- Zaria Teachers College (1980–1985)
- Kafanchan College of Education, NCE (1986–1990)
- B.Tech in Agricultural Economics & Extension, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (1992–1996)
- MSc in Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (completed 2004)
- Master’s in International Affairs & Diplomacy, ABU Zaria (post-2004)
- PhD in Agriculture & Rural Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University (2015)
Professional Background
- Classroom teacher (Master Grade II) with Katsina State Ministry of Education (1989–1999)
- Banker with FSB World Bank involvement (c.1999–2003)
- Chairman, Charanchi Local Government Area (2003–2008)
- Chief of Staff to Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari (2015–2019)
- Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) (2016–2022)
- Founded and oversees Gwagware Foundation, focusing on rural youth empowerment, agriculture, education, and emergency relief in Katsina State
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