The governor also called for the creation of a North-West Theatre Command, bringing the Nigerian Army’s 1st and 8th Divisions under a unified command structure.
Disbursing the cash, the wife of the state governor, Zulaihat Radda, said the occasion carried deep meaning for the people.
The deputy governor said the state government also injected N14.6 billion into water projects.
Mr Imam said that the situation affected 36,288 households across the state.
Auwal Yusha’u, KEDCO’s regional manager for Katsina North, revealed this at a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Katsina on Wednesday.
Mr Mafulol said, “We will also discuss the benefits of tree planting in combating climate change.’’
Government is determined to eliminate banditry and criminality in the state,” he said.
Mrs Radda said the day served as a global reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equity.
Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal announced this at a press conference in Katsina.
The IOM has identified 24 communities in four Katsina local government areas for a pilot project on conflict mitigation and reconciliation.
