The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the whooping sum of N680 million for the renovation of graveyards across the 34 local government areas of the state.
Radda, who announced the approval when he received royal fathers from Katsina and Daura Emirates at the Government House on Thursday evening, said the gesture would attract Allah’s blessings for the state.
He explained that N20 million has been approved for each of the 34 local government councils, amounting to N680 million, to enable them to rehabilitate graveyards in their respective territories.
“My administration has approved over N20 million for each local government council to renovate graveyards in their areas. This initiative is both a service to the people and a way of seeking Allah’s blessings for the state”, Radda said.
He, however, said all district heads in the state will now earn salaries not less than Grade Level 16 in accordance with the new law passed by the State House of Assembly.
He added that 6,652 ward heads across the state have been placed on monthly allowances, while 3,000 Imams and their deputies from Friday mosques will also be supported with stipends.
“Furthermore, Izala and Darika mosque sweepers in each of the 34 local government areas will also benefit from the allowances”, the governor stated.
Governor Radda reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity and strengthening traditional and religious institutions across the state to tame the scourge.