President Tinubu to make first official visit to Katsina

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre on Friday, May 2, in a move hailed as a transformative leap for Northern Nigeria’s farming sector.

Located along the Tashar Bala–Kano road, the new facility is a flagship project of Governor Malam Dikko Radda’s administration and is expected to drastically improve mechanised farming, bolster food security, and foster long-term economic growth in the region.

“This is more than infrastructure—it is the promise of a bountiful future. It marks a leap forward in food security and economic self-reliance,” said Katsina’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango.

Constructed and equipped by Woerka Nigeria Co. Ltd., a major player in heavy-duty engineering, the centre is already being described as a symbol of innovation and strategic vision.

Speaking ahead of the commissioning, Woerka CEO Xu Xianrui said the project goes beyond machinery.

“This initiative is not merely about equipment—it is about technology transfer, about raising a new generation of skilled workers, and about embedding knowledge deep into the roots of the local economy,” he said.

Mr. Xu revealed plans to establish a tractor assembly plant in Katsina, further expanding the state’s industrial capacity.

“We are deeply honoured by the trust placed in us by His Excellency, Governor Dikko Radda. “This is not merely a completed project; it is a proud chapter in our shared journey toward innovation, resilience, and sustainable development,” he added

Tinubu, Gov Radda to dialogue on insecurity

Beyond the project inaugurations, Salisu-Zango emphasised the importance of the visit as a platform for dialogue between the president and state leaders on pressing issues, particularly the lingering insecurity in parts of the state.

"This visit provides a unique opportunity to draw the president’s attention to some of our critical challenges," he noted.

He also called on residents to show their support and hospitality.

“We urge the good people of Katsina to come out en masse to welcome the president on this important occasion,” Salisu-Zango added.

President Tinubu’s visit is expected to bolster federal-state collaboration and highlight Katsina’s developmental strides under Governor Radda’s leadership.