Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has pledged strong support for the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy in its mission to rejuvenate Nigeria’s cultural and tourism sectors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Radda made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a statement issued by the ministry, the governor commended the minister’s strategic leadership and vision aimed at restoring Nigeria’s cultural heritage, advancing the creative sector, and unlocking tourism opportunities across the country.

He specifically applauded the ministry’s bold initiatives in retrieving and preserving invaluable cultural artifacts, describing the efforts as timely, transformative, and aligned with Nigeria’s national development agenda.

Highlighting Katsina State’s ongoing projects, Governor Radda noted:

“Our N100 million renovation of the historic Gobarau Minaret and the N640 million restoration of the National Museum in Katsina are not merely preservation efforts. They are deliberate strategies to grow tourism, generate employment, and instill cultural pride.”

He stressed the need to reimagine culture, creativity, and tourism as key engines for economic advancement and a refreshed national identity. Radda also lamented the underutilization of the sector by previous administrations, pointing out its vast potential for youth empowerment, innovation, and inclusive development—provided the necessary infrastructure and investments are in place.

In response, Minister Musawa expressed appreciation for the governor’s visit and praised Katsina’s commitment to cultural preservation and tourism development. She reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with progressive state governments in building a resilient creative and tourism economy capable of boosting employment, celebrating heritage, and diversifying Nigeria’s economy.

“This ministry is open to partnerships with visionary states like Katsina,” she stated. “Together, we can harness tourism, support creatives, and rebrand Nigeria through culture.”

Governor Radda was accompanied by top officials including Chief of Staff Alhaji Abdulkadir Nasir; Principal Private Secretary Hon. Abdullahi A. Turaji; Health Commissioner Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua; Lands and Physical Planning Commissioner Dr. Faisal Umar Kaita; Technical Assistant Dr. Babangida Rimi; and Innercore Consultant Director on Culture, Musa Umar Yar’adua.

This high-level engagement underscores the growing alignment between federal and state governments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as both levels of leadership unite to reimagine Nigeria’s cultural and tourism landscape.