*** Targets students, commuters in major towns
*** FUDMA Vice – Chancellor praises Governor Radda for prioritizing students welfare
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the purchase of 30 hybrid CNG buses to strengthen public transportation across the State.
Governor Radda made the disclosure on Tuesday while responding to a request from the Vice – Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma, Professor Muhammed Khalid Uthman during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Katsina.
Governor Radda said the decision reflects his administration’s commitment to addressing transportation challenges and improving access to affordable, safe, and reliable mobility for residents, especially students.
“Transportation remains a critical part of our development agenda, particularly for students who depend on regular and affordable movement to pursue their education,” the governor stated.
He explained that the buses would be strategically deployed across major towns to reduce transportation costs and ease congestion.
Some buses will be assigned to Daura to support students of higher institution while others will be deployed to Malumfasi, Funtua, and Dutsinma Radda revealed.
The governor noted that each of the bus has the capacity to carry up to 100 passengers, adding that this would significantly reduce the transportation burden faced by Federal University Dutsinma students and the general public.
“Our goal is to ensure students can move safely without transportation becoming an obstacle to learning, he added.
On the Vice Chancellor’s request for a tractor, Governor Radda assured that one would be release to the University upon completion of due process.
“We are committed to supporting Federal University Dutsinma and other Institutions in Initiatives that promote academic excellence and improve welfare the government disclosed.
Earlier, Professor Uthman appealed to the state government to support the University in addressing needs affecting students’ mobility and learning environment.
“Governor Radda has always shown concern for students welfare across the state. The approval of this buses is timely and will greatly ease movement while enhancing access to activities,” the VC stated.
Dignitaries at the meeting included: SSG, Alhaji Garba Faskari; PPS to the Governor, Abdullahi Aliyu; Commissioner for Higher , Vocational, Technical Education l, Hon. Adnan Nahabu; and members of FUDMA management.
