Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has paid tribute to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua on the 15th anniversary of his passing.

Governor Radda reflected on the extraordinary legacy of President Yar’adua, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2007 until his death on May 5, 2010, describing him as a selfless leader whose governance philosophy continues to inspire generations of public servants.

The governor remembered the great son of Katsina as a visionary leader who placed people’s welfare above all else.

Radda emphasized that Yar’adua’s people-centred approach to governance serves as the foundation for his own administration’s policies and programs in Katsina State.

“The principles that guided President Yar’adua—integrity, accountability, and genuine concern for the common man—are the same values driving our government today,” Governor Radda said.

“President Yar’adua showed us that true leadership is measured not by titles or power, but by impact on people’s lives. His famous Seven-Point Agenda demonstrated strategic thinking and comprehensive development planning that we continue to emulate,” he added.

He called on all political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, to embrace Yar’adua’s legacy of patience, humility, and dedication to national unity.

Governor Radda, on behalf of the government and the good people of Katsina State, prayed for the repose of the late President Yar’adua.

Meanwhile, the management of Federal Polytechnic, Daura in Katsina State, has secured N750 million from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on skill development and equipment upgrade.

The special intervention on skill development is in the sum of N350 million, while that of equipment upgrade is in the sum of N400 million, amounting to N750 million.

The Pioneer Rector of the institution, Aliyu Mamman, disclosed this on Friday in Daura, during a press conference on the second convocation of the institution, held at the permanent site of the institution.