19/02/2026
Unveiling Masterplans for Katsina, Daura and Funtua
Today, I unveiled the 15-Year Masterplans for Katsina, Daura, and Funtua, another decisive step toward building modern, organised, and economically vibrant urban centres across Katsina State.
This action has become necessary because our population is growing rapidly and urbanisation is accelerating. With the state’s population projected to rise from about 12 million to over 21 million by 2040, the pressure on land, housing, roads, water systems, and public services will intensify. Without proper planning, such growth can lead to congestion, informal settlements, environmental degradation, and rising social pressures.
These masterplans provide a structured response to that reality. They will guide land use, transportation systems, housing expansion, commercial development, infrastructure provision, and environmental protection so that growth happens in an orderly, sustainable, and well-coordinated manner.
They also ensure that development does not happen by chance, but by design, creating cities that support business, attract investment, generate jobs, and improve the quality of life of our people.
To provide legal backing for implementation, I have also signed the Katsina State Urban Planning Areas Order. This Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, provides the legal framework to transform these visionary plans into enforceable action by empowering relevant authorities to designate, regulate, and manage planning areas effectively.
With strong legal backing, budgetary support, and stakeholder engagement, we are laying the foundation for cities that are resilient, inclusive, and prepared for the future.
Our goal is to ensure that the next generation inherits well-planned communities, not unregulated expansion.
Ramadan Kareem
Malam Dikko Umar Radda ✍