Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, has declared that his administration will henceforth rely more on credible data and evidence in planning, budgeting and implementing development programmes across the state.He stated this on Thursday in Katsina while launching the Katsina State Development Plan, State Social Protection Policy, Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, State Nutrition Policy, General Household Survey Report and Statistical Yearbook, implemented by the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning through the Bureau of Statistics.The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Faruk Jobe, said the documents represented more than policy publications, describing them as instruments that would shape the state’s development trajectory and improve the welfare of its citizens.According to him, “Today’s event is far more than a ceremonial unveiling of documents. It is a public declaration of our administration’s commitment to planning with purpose, governing with evidence, and delivering development that is inclusive, measurable and sustainable.“Without reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.”Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He stated this on Thursday in Katsina while launching the Katsina State Development Plan, State Social Protection Policy, Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, State Nutrition Policy, General Household Survey Report and Statistical Yearbook, implemented by the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning through the Bureau of Statistics.The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Faruk Jobe, said the documents represented more than policy publications, describing them as instruments that would shape the state’s development trajectory and improve the welfare of its citizens.According to him, “Today’s event is far more than a ceremonial unveiling of documents. It is a public declaration of our administration’s commitment to planning with purpose, governing with evidence, and delivering development that is inclusive, measurable and sustainable.“Without reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.”Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Faruk Jobe, said the documents represented more than policy publications, describing them as instruments that would shape the state’s development trajectory and improve the welfare of its citizens.According to him, “Today’s event is far more than a ceremonial unveiling of documents. It is a public declaration of our administration’s commitment to planning with purpose, governing with evidence, and delivering development that is inclusive, measurable and sustainable.“Without reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.”Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. According to him, “Today’s event is far more than a ceremonial unveiling of documents. It is a public declaration of our administration’s commitment to planning with purpose, governing with evidence, and delivering development that is inclusive, measurable and sustainable.“Without reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.”Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. “Without reliable data, planning becomes speculative. Without planning, development becomes accidental. Our administration has therefore made data and planning central pillars of governance.”Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. Radda explained that the Katsina State Development Plan would serve as a strategic blueprint for transforming the state’s economy and improving the living conditions of its people.He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He said the plan identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment.The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities.“As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. “As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said.On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. On social protection, Radda said the state was implementing a hybrid model combining traditional Islamic welfare mechanisms, particularly Zakat and Waqf, with modern social protection approaches.He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He disclosed that more than 50,555 beneficiaries had received assistance through the state’s Zakat programme, while over N1.9bn had been mobilised to support vulnerable households, strengthen livelihoods and promote social inclusion.On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. On nutrition, the governor described malnutrition as a major threat to human capital development, disclosing that the state had invested more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners.He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management of acute malnutrition.Related NewsAdeleke congratulates new head of serviceTinubu, ICPC chairman in talks at Aso RockShettima, Fubara unveil 33.5km Rivers roadRadda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. Radda also described the General Household Survey as one of the most significant achievements unveiled at the event.He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services.“Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. “Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said.The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The governor urged ministries, departments and agencies to align their plans and budgets with the newly launched strategic frameworks and called on local governments to use the survey findings to improve grassroots service delivery.Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. Earlier, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mallam Malik Anas, said the General Household Survey would provide the state with a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of households.Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. Anas said the survey would help the government identify poor and vulnerable populations and determine the factors affecting their livelihoods.He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.”The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and dissemination of the strategic documents.The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, represented by Dr Karanveer Singh, Officer-in-Charge, also commended the state government for its commitment to evidence-based planning, inclusive development and policy reforms.UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. UNICEF described the launch as “more than the formal launch of important documents,” saying it demonstrated Katsina’s commitment to using data and policy to improve outcomes for children, women, families and communities.The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. The organisation said the General Household Survey provided evidence on household living conditions, needs and priorities, which could guide resource allocation and improve the targeting of interventions.UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. UNICEF, however, urged the government to move beyond dissemination to implementation.“Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. “Their real value will be seen when policies are translated into practical actions that inform budgets, guide programmes, strengthen service delivery, and deliver measurable improvements for children, families and communities in Katsina State,” it said.Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development. Representatives of MSF, the International Rescue Committee and the Gates Foundation also applauded the state government for its commitment to data-driven development.