Qatar, Katsina Government Deepen Ties On Health, Education, Infrastructure

KATSINA – The Qatar Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri has expressed the readiness of his country’s government to deepen bilateral ties with the Katsina state government in three different areas of interest.

Dr Al-Hajri who disclosed this shortly after commissioning Qatar street, named after the country by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in Katsina, said the areas include education, health and infrastructure.

According to him, the bilateral ties would enable the Governments of Qatar and Katsina State to explore and expand the sectors in the state.

He further maintained that the Qatari Government would also harness Katsina’s abundant opportunities in agriculture, sports, cultural promotion and economic development in the renewed bilateral ties.

While describing Katsina as the mother-house of the Hausa culture, language and people, the Qatar Ambassador to Nigeria expressed gratitude to Governor Radda for naming a street after Qatar.

“We had a successful meeting with the governor and all leaders of the state on the future of Katsina State. We will be working together in the areas of health, education, infrastructure and bilateral relationship”, he said.

Bilkisu Suleiman, the state Special Adviser on Banking and Finance to the Governor, earlier, said over the years, both governments have been working in the areas of health and education.

She added that the naming of the street after Qatar would further strengthen the already existing bilateral ties between the two parties and bring more developmental projects to the state.

The ceremonial inauguration of the road, located at the Government House Roundabout, was witnessed by the Katsina team of equestrian sportsmen, traditional boxing teams, and musical groups who also entertained the visitors.