In its resolve to ensure a secure environment, the Katsina state government has concluded plans to recruit 2,400 dedicated and capable youths that would bolster security efforts across the eight affected frontline local government areas of the State.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, which was made available to newsmen in Katsina yesterday.
According to the statement, the state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, initiated the distribution of application forms to the respective Local Government Area Chairmen, marking a significant milestone in the State’s commitment to enhancing community safety and protection.
The local governments include: Safana, Dandume, Danmusa, Sabuwa, Faskari, Jibia, Kankara, and Batsari local government areas.
The recruitment drive, which aims to empower local communities and strengthen security architecture, has been a key campaign promise of the State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda.
Under this programme, eligible youths will receive comprehensive training and necessary equipment from experienced security officers, equipping them to safeguard the lives and properties of their fellow community members. A total of 303 youths will be engaged to work in tandem with security officers, supplementing their efforts.
The Deputy Governor, during the event, emphasised the Governor’s unwavering determination to address security challenges across Katsina State, particularly in the local governments affected by insecurity.
He affirmed the Government’s commitment to engaging young individuals who exhibit good character, possess strong ties to their respective communities, and are below 35 years of age.
