Governor Dikko Radda Unveils Green Prize Initiative to Mobilize Katsina Youth Against Climate Change

Governor Dikko Radda introduces the 2026 Green Prize in Katsina, a climate change competition for students to promote environmental action and sustainability.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 12:10 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The NEWS

Mobilizing the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

The Katsina State government has officially inaugurated a comprehensive climate action contest aimed at engaging the state’s massive student population in environmental advocacy. Tagged as the Governor Dikko Umaru Radda Green Prize Initiative, the competition serves as a formal platform for young people to demonstrate their understanding of ecological sustainability. By targeting students at the primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary levels, the administration is attempting to instill a culture of environmental responsibility early in the academic lifecycle. This move aligns with a broader state strategy to integrate climate awareness into the social and educational fabric of the region.

Harnessing Digital Creativity for Climate Action

In a departure from traditional essay-based contests, the Green Prize Initiative requires participants to produce short video presentations. According to Hon. Suleiman Ribadu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Climate, these submissions must be centered on specific climate-related quotations from Governor Radda’s public addresses. This multimedia approach is designed to test not only the students' rhetorical skills but also their technical ability to communicate complex concepts like climate change adaptation and mitigation. The use of video as a medium reflects a modern understanding of how youth engage with information and advocacy in the digital age.

A Vision for a Climate Resilient Northern Frontier

The competition is a key pillar of Governor Radda’s long-term vision to transform Katsina into a climate-resilient and sustainable state. Located in a region particularly vulnerable to desertification and fluctuating weather patterns, Katsina’s focus on environmental stewardship is a matter of strategic necessity. Hon. Ribadu emphasized that the initiative is intended to build a foundation for a "Green Katsina," where the youth are not just observers of environmental decay but active participants in proposing solutions. The governor’s office views this as an essential component of the state’s contribution to Nigeria’s overarching national climate agenda.