A Vision for Excellence: How Dr. Dikko Radda and Dr. Aminu Tsauri are Revolutionizing Education in Katsina State

 A Vision for Excellence: How Dr. Dikko Radda and Dr. Aminu Tsauri are Revolutionizing Education in Katsina State. 

Reported by Muhammad Arzika Gambo 

www.arzeeka.com 5/02/2026

Gov .Dr Dikko Umaru Radda 
Dr Aminu Salisu Tsauri

KATSINA — In the landscape of Nigerian governance, the synergy between visionary leadership and executive competence is often the deciding factor in state development. In Katsina State, this synergy is currently being personified by the duo of His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, and the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State , and Dr Aminu Salisu Tsauri , The Executive Secretary, Katsina Scholarship Trust Find.

Since his transition from the lecture halls of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University to the administrative helm of the state’s scholarship board, Dr. Tsauri has mirrored the Governor’s "building-from-the-ground-up" philosophy. The results have been nothing short of a renaissance for Katsina students to feel the Positive Impact of this visionary adminstration.

Modernizing the Foundation

Upon his appointment by the hardworking Governor Radda, Dr. Tsauri’s first order of business was a comprehensive overhaul of the Scholarship Board’s infrastructure. Recognising that a 21st-century educational mission cannot be driven from an outdated office, he renovated the board’s headquarters to a more modern, world-class standard. This physical transformation serves as a metaphor for the administrative reforms happening within—streamlining processes to better serve the thousands of Katsina indigenes relying on state support.

Global Horizons and Local Stability

The hallmark of the Radda administration has been a commitment to human capital development. Under Dr. Tsauri’s leadership, and with the unwavering approval of Governor Radda, the state has cleared a backlog of scholarship payments, ensuring that students in tertiary institutions receive their yearly stipends promptly.

Furthermore, the administration has looked beyond Nigeria’s borders to secure the state's future. Currently, Katsina indigenes are being sponsored for specialized studies in global academic hubs including China, Egypt, and India. More Than 1000 students are the first Beneficiaries ,These scholars are expected to return with advanced technical knowledge to contribute to the state's industrial and economic growth. The Scholars are in the Field of AI, Medicine and other important academic fields . 

Cultivating the "First Class" Mindset

Perhaps one of the most innovative masterstroke by Dr. Tsauri is the introduction of the Academic Excellence Award. This initiative specifically targets and rewards students who maintain a First Class Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

By "gingering" these high achievers with tangible rewards and recognition, Dr. Tsauri is doing more than just giving money; he is cultivating a culture of healthy competition and intellectual rigor. The goal is clear: to motivate the youth toward academic excellence as a primary tool for the long-term development of Katsina State.

A Blessing to the People

The collaboration between Governor Dikko Umar Radda and Dr. Aminu Salisu Tsauri represents a rare alignment of academic pedigree and political will. For the good people of Katsina State and Nigeria at large, this partnership is a beacon of hope. It signals a departure from the "business as usual" approach to education, replacing it with a strategic, merit-based system that honours the past while aggressively preparing for the future.

As these students return from abroad and local scholars graduate with renewed vigor, the impact of this "Dream Team" will be felt for generations to come. 

Long Live Katsina State , 

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria