Gov. Dikko Radda says leadership is difficult.

The governor stated this in Katsina on Thursday during a special prayer session organised by the state government to mark the two years of his administration.

In his speech, Mr Radda highlighted the challenges of being a governor.

“I am now caged. Sometimes, I find it difficult to go about my normal life because I will be blocked. When I go out from (my) house in the morning, mostly I will not go back until bedtime.

“Therefore, I always tell people that the job is difficult. It needs dedication and commitment. Although, anywhere we visit, the people give us a warm welcome, we are really happy with that, and this gives us more courage to do the right thing,” said the Katsina governor.

According to the governor, his door is always open for advice and suggestions.

He called on the residents to support the fight against insecurity at the community level, especially by fishing out informants and drug dealers.

Mr Radda said the event, attended by top government officials, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders, was a moment of reflection and gratitude.

The governor stated that the occasion was not a celebration of power but rather an opportunity to thank God and acknowledge that leadership is a trust, not a trophy.

The secretary to the state government, Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, stated that about 75 per cent of the administration’s goals had already been achieved.

He attributed the myriad of successes recorded within the two years to the government’s purposeful and disciplined approach.

Additionally, Abdulkadir Mamman-Nasir, the chief of staff to the governor, announced that over 140 experts had contributed to the development of the governor’s plan.

He stated that the next phase of the administration would focus more on empowering people rather than capital projects.

(NAN)