{
  "id": 20167677,
  "title": "Katsina: Radda directs immediate payment of traditional rulers’ entitlements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/katsina-radda-directs-immediate-payment-of-traditional-rulers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T10:40:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/katsina-radda-directs-immediate-payment-of-traditional-rulers-entitlements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has ordered the immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements due to traditional rulers throughout the state. The directive was given on Saturday during a meeting with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community representatives at the District Head of Baure's palace. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this meeting was part of the Tinubu/Dikko/Jobe campaign tour in the Daura Zone. Radda emphasized that no traditional titleholder entitled to these payments should be overlooked, urging those facing delays to report directly to his office with necessary information for immediate action. Addressing the traditional rulers, he expressed respect for their roles and acknowledged their prayers, guidance, and support. The governor also pledged to contribute from his personal funds towards the renovation of an unfinished mosque in the region, following an appeal by community stakeholders. Radda recalled that Baure was one of the communities where his campaign began in 2023, stating his return was to honor his commitment to appreciating the people for their support. He praised the residents for their peaceful reception and reaffirmed his administration's dedication to working with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and communities to tackle insecurity, foster peaceful coexistence, and boost development. Radda explained that the Community Development Programme (CDP) was launched to enable communities to identify and prioritize projects based on their specific needs. He also credited the late President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring that his administration would carry forward his legacy while further enhancing the welfare of residents.",
  "summary": "Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding entitlements due to traditional rulers across the state. Radda gave the directive on Saturday during an engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders and community representatives at the palace of the District Head of Baure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}