Governor Dikko Umaru Radda presented brand new cars to two outstanding graduating students from the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management. The recipients, Ibrahim Mai Nasara Bugaje from the Department of Networking and System Security and Aisha Isiaku from the Department of Computer Software Engineering, recorded CGPAs of 4.92 and 4.75 respectively, emerging as the institution's overall best graduates. The presentation took place at the Government House in Katsina during a ceremony marking the fulfillment of a pledge made by the governor at the convocation on April 28, 2026. At that event, Radda had promised vehicles and employment opportunities to the best graduating students.
Radda commended the students for their achievements and urged them to continue contributing to the development of Katsina State and Nigeria. "I hope you will continue to be beneficial to the state, put more effort into its development, and inspire younger generations to follow in your footsteps," he said. The Head of Service in Katsina State, Falalu Bawale, presented the students to the governor and described the award as part of the state government's ongoing commitment to recognising academic excellence. The gesture highlights the administration's focus on incentivising high performance among students in state-owned tertiary institutions.
Radda rewards two students with cars after fulfilling a promise he made in 2026, yet the same standard of recognition has not been extended to other institutions in the state. The beneficiaries achieved CGPAs of 4.92 and 4.75, setting a benchmark that raises questions about why similar incentives are not standard across Katsina's public polytechnics and colleges. While Bugaje and Isiaku are now equipped with vehicles, no plan has been announced to scale the reward system to other schools. This creates a visible gap between symbolic recognition and systemic educational investment in the state.
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