He disclosed this in his speech shortly after he was sworn-in as the 11th governor of Katsina State. The oath of office was administered by Katsina State Chief Judge, Justice Musa ÆŠanladi Abubakar, at exactly 10:48 a.m.
He also promised to conduct a comprehensive staff audit to eliminate ghost workers. The new governor said he would introduce whistle blowing in governance and encouraged civil servants to expose anyone that engaged in fraudulent activities.
Another area he promised to focus on was fighting banditry and warned bandits to stop their nefarious activities as the long arm of government would soon catch up with them.
Malam Dikko Radda appealed to traditional rulers and past leaders in the state to always advise him on the way forward, saying that he had an open mind and was receptive to advice.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by many important dignitaries such as former governors Sa'idu Barda and Ibrahim Shehu Shema as well as the former governor of the old Borno State, Retired Colonel Abdulmumini Aminu.
The governor of MaraÉ—i Region in Niger Republic, Alhaji Aboubakar Shehu, also graced the occasion.
After the new governor had taken the oath of office, together with his deputy, Faruk Lawal Joɓe, the former governor, Aminu Bello Masari, left for his hometown, Masari, in Ƙafur Local Government Area.
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