Nigeria Computer Society fellowship for digital transformation

In April 2026 the Nigeria Computer Society conferred a fellowship on Governor Radda for advancing digital transformation in Katsina.

The Nigeria Computer Society presented Governor Radda with a fellowship award in April 2026, recognising his leadership on digital transformation.

The society pointed to the Katsina State Directorate of ICT, data governance and interoperability standards across agencies, and investment in fibre connectivity and core digital public infrastructure.

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Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.

1Governor Radda Bags NCS Digital Transformation Fellowship AwardKatsina State Government· 20 Apr 2026

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda addresses a meeting in the Council Chamber at Government House, May 2026

Governance & DigitalMonthly IGR (2023)

Completed

Revenue up from ₦400m to ₦3bn a month

Digital reforms, 118 digitised MDAs and a Treasury Single Account lifted internally generated revenue more than sevenfold.

Statewide

A laptop showing charts on a desk by a sunny window

Governance & DigitalCompletion rate

Completed

Ranked 1st of 30 states for project completion (BudgIT Tracka)

Independent monitor Tracka found 85.84% of tracked capital projects in Katsina completed and none abandoned, the best rate in the country.

Statewide

Presentation of a ceremonial cheque at the flag-off of ₦21.1 billion in gratuity and death-benefit payments, January 2026

Social WelfareReleased

Completed

₦45.9bn of gratuities paid to 14,560 retirees and families

Gratuity backlogs at state, local government and education authority level cleared, including a ₦21 billion payment flagged off in January 2026.

Statewide₦45.9bn

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Revenue up from ₦400m to ₦3bn a month

Ranked 1st of 30 states for project completion (BudgIT Tracka)

₦45.9bn of gratuities paid to 14,560 retirees and families