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Inherited problems
2
Fixed
2
Partial progress
Fixed
Partial progress
Partial
The problem
Katsina State had faced over a decade of escalating insecurity, evolving from localised farmer-herder skirmishes and cattle rustling into sophisticated armed banditry, mass abductions, and terrorism. Many LGAs were under threat, with the Rugu Forest serving as an operational stronghold for non-state armed actors.
What was done
The administration established the Katsina Community Watch Corps, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, and State Security Council Advisory Committee. Over 1,000 informants and bandits were arrested, previously unsafe LGAs were recovered, and farming resumed in frontline areas. However, sporadic attacks persisted, and the governor acknowledged that complete eradication remained a work in progress.
Fixed
The problem
Katsina State's monthly IGR was approximately ₦400 million at the time of handover, leaving the state heavily dependent on federal statutory allocations and limiting fiscal autonomy.
What was done
The administration implemented TSA adoption, blocked revenue leakages, introduced e-invoice systems, and built an enterprises data warehouse. Monthly IGR grew to ₦3 billion, and annual IGR reached ₦24 billion by 2024. The state targets ₦140 billion by 2026.
Partial
The problem
Schools lacked adequate classrooms and learning materials, with many communities having no junior secondary schools. Health facilities were poorly equipped, and patients requiring dialysis or specialised care had to travel out of state.
What was done
The administration constructed 170 new junior secondary schools, rehabilitated 300 schools, renovated 150 primary schools, and built Model/Smart Schools with robotics and AI labs. In health, 150+ PHCs were renovated and solarised, General Amali Hospital got a 24/7 dialysis centre, and Project CURE partnered to equip four general hospitals. However, gaps remained in remote rural areas.
Fixed
The problem
Retired and deceased civil servants were owed significant gratuities and death benefits, causing severe hardship for families and eroding trust in government.
What was done
The administration cleared ₦21.1 billion in outstanding retirement and death gratuities and paid ₦45 billion in death and life benefits to 14,560 workers. A contributory pension scheme was established to prevent future backlogs.