Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging capital market instruments to drive economic growth and development.
During a visit to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group, Governor Radda highlighted Katsina’s potential for accelerated transformation, stressing the importance of strategic partnerships in attracting investment and promoting financial inclusion.
“We are keen on exploring Sukuk bonds, infrastructure bonds, and green bonds to finance key projects, attract investment, and create economic opportunities within the state. By deepening our engagement with the capital market, we can unlock funding for critical infrastructure, drive industrialisation, and generate employment for our people,” he stated.
Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, lauded Governor Radda’s vision, particularly his administration’s launch of the 19-year Katsina State Development Plan. He described the initiative as a well-structured roadmap for economic and social transformation.
Kwairanga noted that the plan not only provides a long-term vision for growth but also highlights the need for sustainable funding mechanisms and strategic partnerships—areas where the capital market serves as a crucial enabler.
He assured the Governor that the NGX Group remains committed to supporting economic expansion through capital mobilisation and investment-friendly policies.
Dr. Kwairanga also emphasised the role of the capital market in promoting green energy initiatives. He highlighted the NGX Impact Board as a platform that Katsina State could utilise to raise funding for climate resilience projects, renewable energy, and other sustainability-focused initiatives.
Speaking at the event, NGX Group Managing Director, Mr. Temi Popoola, reiterated the Exchange’s commitment to innovation and technology-driven market transformation.
