From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina
A support group, Tinubu/Dikko Assured, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sustaining key infrastructure and economic reforms, particularly the continuation of the Kano–Katsina–Maradi railway project and the approval of a ₦3.3tn power sector debt settlement plan.
The State Coordinator of the group, Ibrahim Khalil Aminu, gave the commendation in an interview with journalists in Katsina, describing the initiatives as clear demonstrations of leadership continuity and commitment to national development.
Aminu said the decision to continue the Kano–Katsina–Maradi rail line, initially started under former President Muhammadu Buhari, reflects a deliberate effort to complete inherited projects with significant economic value.
He noted that the rail project, including its Dutse branch in Jigawa State, is strategically positioned to enhance transportation, boost trade and strengthen regional integration between Nigeria and the Niger Republic.
According to him, the project would ease the movement of goods and passengers, reduce transportation costs and stimulate economic activities across the North-West, while also creating employment opportunities for youths.
On the power sector, Aminu praised the President’s approval of the ₦3.3tn plan under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, describing it as a decisive step towards resolving longstanding challenges in the electricity value chain.
He explained that the settlement of legacy debts accumulated between 2015 and 2025 would restore confidence among stakeholders, including power generation companies and gas suppliers, thereby improving electricity generation and supply.
He added that ongoing implementation of the reform, including the signing of agreements with power plants and the release of funds, demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency and sustainability.
Aminu further stated that improved liquidity in the sector would enhance generation capacity, reduce disruptions and ensure more reliable electricity supply to households and businesses.
He stressed that stable electricity remains critical to economic growth, noting that the reform would support industrial productivity, attract investments and create jobs, particularly for small and medium-scale enterprises.
The coordinator also said the initiative aligns with broader reforms aimed at improving metering and introducing service-based tariffs tied to the quality of electricity supplied.
He reaffirmed the group’s support for the administration’s policies, expressing optimism that improved power supply and rail connectivity would accelerate economic growth and improve livelihoods across the country.
Aminu added that the group had also initiated programmes to support economic development in Katsina State, including financial assistance to petty traders and plans to support Islamiyya schools with teaching materials, water supply and infrastructural rehabilitation.
