January 22, 2026
The Katsina State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with COSMOS Residential City Nigeria Limited for the development of 3,750 housing units in Kankia and Radda Local Government Areas under a ₦155 billion agro-residential scheme aimed at addressing housing deficits, youth unemployment and food security.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, who spoke at the MoU signing ceremony in Katsina on Wednesday, described the agreement as a major milestone in the state’s drive for mass housing delivery and inclusive economic development. He said the first phase of the project would deliver 2,500 housing units in Kankia and 1,250 units in Radda within a period of between 16 months and two years.
According to the governor, the project will adopt an integrated agro-residential model that combines modern housing with backyard fish farming and vegetable gardens in each home, creating sustainable livelihoods while boosting local and export-oriented food production.
“This agreement is the product of careful planning, due diligence and mutual trust. We are determined to ensure that every obligation entered into by the Katsina State Government is fully honoured so that this partnership will stand the test of time and deliver real value to our people,” Radda said.
He disclosed that land has already been allocated for the project in Kankia and Radda, while unemployed youths and low-income households, including those without formal Western education but with practical farming and vocational skills, would be selected as beneficiaries.
Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive fully completed and furnished houses, alongside training in modern farming techniques, digital farm monitoring and access to international markets for their produce. Governor Radda said participants are projected to earn up to ₦200,000 monthly, with a compulsory savings component of between ₦50,000 and ₦70,000 to gradually offset investors’ costs, after which ownership of the houses and farms will be transferred to them within three to five years.
The governor added that the project site has been handed over to COSMOS, which has committed to mobilising to site within 10 days for the immediate commencement of construction.
Head of Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale
Earlier, the Head of Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, said the project would deliver 3,750 agro-housing units with a strong focus on youth empowerment, skills acquisition, food security and community development.
Managing Director of COSMOS Residential City Nigeria Limited, Murtala Sani Ibrahim, said the project is being implemented in partnership with SuperEye USA Corporation and assured that local contractors, artisans and suppliers in Kankia and Radda would be given priority. He added that the second phase of the scheme would be extended to Katsina, Daura and Funtua.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir; the Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Fadila Mohammed Dikko; the Managing Director of the Katsina State Housing Authority, Dr. Aliyu Rabi’u Kurfi; the Executive Secretary of KTDMB, Dr. Mustapha Shehu; the General Manager of KASAMA, Dr. Aminu; two Permanent Secretaries from Government House, and senior officials of COSMOS Residential City Nigeria Limited.
