From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has assured investors of a fully supportive and enabling environment to operate in the state, saying his administration remains committed to encouraging private-sector growth and job creation.
Radda gave the assurance on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for a proposed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station by Safe Space Energy Limited.
The governor said the project aligns with his administration’s efforts to tackle the impacts of climate change while boosting economic activities across the state.
He described the CNG station as “a major step” in the state’s transition to cleaner energy and its broader climate-change response.
“We appreciate you for bringing this investment into Katsina. It will go a long way in helping our economy and generating employment for our youth,” Radda said.
“The commitment you have shown is very encouraging. We will give you all the necessary support to achieve the main target of your business.”
Radda also disclosed that the state government had already purchased CNG and hybrid buses for public transportation and was taking steps toward introducing electric vehicles for government officials.
Earlier, the Group Managing Director of Safe Space Energy Limited, Alhassan Nazir Abdullahi, said the CNG station would be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
He added that the company plans to establish a CNG conversion centre and an electric-vehicle charging station in the state.
Nazir noted that the company decided to invest in Katsina because of its investor-friendly policies and its strategic position as a gateway to the northern region.
“We are not here just for investment; we are also partners in progress aimed at bringing positive changes to Katsina State,” he said.
Also speaking, the company’s chairman, Mohammed Alhassan, said indigenes of the state would be prioritised for employment once operations commence.
He commended Governor Radda for creating an atmosphere that encourages investment and economic expansion.
