- A resident of Yandadi, Baba Audu, said, “We had only seen poles passing through our community without light.“Now, for the first time in over 50 years, we have electricity. We are happy.”
In a milestone achievement for the people of Yandadi, a community in Kusada Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, electricity has been provided for the first time since its establishment 50 years ago.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this remarkable development, which brought an end to decades of darkness in the community, was announced by Rabiu Aliyu-Kusada, the Council Chairman, during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday.
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Governor Dikko Radda’s administration played a crucial role in connecting the area to the national grid.
This achievement not only demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents of Yandadi but also highlights their focus on expanding access to essential services across Katsina State.
Furthermore, Aliyu-Kusada revealed that the Radda administration has reconnected several other areas that were previously disconnected due to damage caused by heavy rainfall.
A resident of Yandadi, Baba Audu, said, “We had only seen poles passing through our community without light.
“Now, for the first time in over 50 years, we have electricity. We are happy.”
Bala Wanzan, a local barber, said he was thrilled to see electricity in the community for the first time in history.
He added that the new development would boost the local economy, stating, “With this, I’ll be able to use my clippers and become a modern barber.”
Meanwhile, the Katsina government said it has begun constructing a bridge linking over 10 communities in Ingawa LGA.
The ongoing project at Dan-Ashita village, awarded by the governor, is expected to be completed soon.
Residents, including motorcycle riders interviewed in the area, commended the government, saying their suffering would soon end.
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Hamisu Ashita, a motorcycle rider, explained that during the rainy season, they often had to abandon the route and find an alternative, sometimes through Jigawa.
“Once the bridge is completed, it will end our long-standing challenges in transporting farm produce to the market,” said Mr Ashita.
