Shettima Unveils CNG Buses and Electric Tricycles in Katsina

Vice-President Kashim Shettima visited Katsina State for a one-day official engagement where he launched 30 CNG hybrid buses and 200 electric tricycles to enhance mass transportation. He commissioned three significant road projects executed by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's administration, including the dualised Kofar Sauri – Central Mosque Roundabout Road and the Central Police Station Junction – Kofar Kaura Underpass Road.

Additionally, Shettima flagged off the Community Investment Fund under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, aimed at empowering over 40,000 women in Katsina State. He emphasized the importance of expanding economic opportunities for women and commended Governor Radda for prioritizing women's empowerment.

Shettima urged beneficiaries to maintain savings discipline and called for transparency in the fund's administration. Governor Radda highlighted that women's economic empowerment is central to his administration's agenda, showcasing the state's commitment to the programme by expanding its coverage to all 34 Local Government Areas.