Water for every community
Provide portable drinking water, especially to rural areas most affected by water shortages.
1991A foundation for change
More than three decades of service.
Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina was launched at the Katsina Polo Ground on Saturday, 5 January 1991, as a non-governmental organization. The Board of Trustees was formally inaugurated on 22 February 1991 under the chairmanship of General Muhammadu Buhari, who served from 1991 to 2009.
Justice Mamman Nasir, the late Galadiman Katsina, succeeded him and served as chairman from 2009 to 2019. Following his passing, Dr. U.A. Mutallab became chairman in 2019 and continues to serve.
The Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness Alh. (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman; the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alh. (Dr.) Umar Farouq Umar; and General Muhammadu Buhari serve as patrons.
What guides us
Purpose that reaches every community.
Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina is a non-governmental philanthropic and charitable organization registered as an incorporated trustee. These objectives have guided its work from the beginning.
Health & education
Support and encourage health and educational development in the best possible ways.
A resilient local economy
Lay a solid foundation for a sound economic base through the establishment of viable industries.
Protect our land
Fight desertification and raise awareness of tree planting and the dangers of desert encroachment.
Stronger communities
Serve as an instrument for social, economic, moral and cultural development.
Better, together
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