Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved more than ₦500 million in compensation for residents affected by the Modoji/Bakuru Federal Housing Project.
The approval was announced during the 11th Regular Meeting of the Katsina State Executive Council held at the Government House in Katsina.
Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Faisal Kaita, said the compensation covers developed and undeveloped structures, farmlands and economic trees acquired for the project.
He said the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to fairness, due process and responsible implementation of development projects, while ensuring that affected residents receive adequate compensation.
Kaita disclosed that approvals granted during the 10th and 11th Executive Council meetings have enabled the state to secure more than 780 hectares of land for the Federal Housing Project.
The council also approved land allocation for a proposed Agro-Processing Zone at Tashar Bala to promote agro-industrial development, value addition and job creation.
In addition, the Executive Council adopted the 2026–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as the basis for the state’s fiscal planning and budgeting.
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Malik Anas, said the framework would strengthen fiscal discipline, improve resource allocation, enhance transparency and support evidence-based budgeting.
To improve rural connectivity, the council approved the construction of a semi-bridge on the Ruma–Daneji Road in Sandamu Local Government Area through joint funding by the state government and the State and Local Government Joint Account.
The council also approved the institutionalisation of monthly security meetings involving traditional rulers at ward, village, district, local government and state levels to enhance intelligence gathering and strengthen collaboration with security agencies.
The state government said the decisions reaffirm its commitment to infrastructure development, improved security, prudent governance and inclusive development across Katsina State.