KATSINA — Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his support for stronger ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, particularly in promoting cultural exchange and expanding trade relations between the two countries.
Radda stated this after attending the Saudi National Day celebration held in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as one of the prominent guests invited by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Governor, who was represented at the celebration by the Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board and Sarkin Alhazai, Alhaji Kabir Bature, expressed appreciation for the invitation and commended the Saudi authorities for the warm reception accorded him at the event.
Radda reaffirmed his administration’s support for the Saudi government, saying stronger cooperation between both countries would contribute to the promotion of their respective cultures and further strengthen trade relations.
The celebration brought together thousands of guests and prominent personalities, including Katsina businessman and Chairman of Max Air, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal, and Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Sule Garo.
Garo represented Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at a separate Saudi National Day ceremony in Kano, where the state government also called for stronger economic and development cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi National Day celebration featured a range of activities, including games, exhibitions and other cultural and entertainment programmes.
Saudi Arabia marked its National Day on September 23, commemorating the unification of the Kingdom. In 2026, the occasion fell on Wednesday.
