The Katsina State Government has announced the adoption of two new leadership books authored by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, “Leading in a Storm” and “Beneath the Surface” — as part of its training resources to drive public sector renewal and improve governance outcomes.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, who was represented by his deputy, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, disclosed this during the official presentation of the books in Abuja, noting that the decision aligns with his administration’s broader reforms to professionalise governance, strengthen service delivery, and embed a performance-driven culture across all ministries, departments, and agencies.
According to the Governor, Peterside’s works provide “practical tools, not just theories,” that complement Katsina’s ongoing transformation efforts in security management, infrastructure development, education and healthcare reforms, and climate-smart agriculture.
“In Katsina, we have been deploying these principles, anchoring every reform on data, partnerships with communities, and steady, measurable progress,” the Governor stated.
Malam Jobe further explained that Beneath the Surface mirrors the state’s vision of aligning plans with budgets, outcomes with accountability, while promoting digitisation and continuous learning across the public service.
He announced that 500 copies of Leading in a Storm will be procured for members of the Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen, heads of MDAs, and other key officials. The books will be integrated into existing training platforms, including guided reading circles, after-action reviews, and hands-on governance clinics focusing on security, health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Highlighting Katsina’s emphasis on crisis leadership, the Deputy Governor cited the use of scenario planning, early-warning networks, and joint operations between communities and security agencies as key strategies that have improved citizen safety.
He added that the administration’s reforms are already producing visible results, such as improved rural road access, revitalised primary healthcare centres, teacher training, and transparent agricultural input distribution.
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“At the heart of our efforts is a simple ethic: turning small, disciplined actions into measurable improvements in daily life,” the Governor said, referencing a local teacher’s account of how a repaired classroom roof “made a small thing with a big effect.”
He also called on development partners, civil society, and the private sector to collaborate with the government in advancing capacity-building through mentorship, field experiences, and problem-solving labs.
“Dr. Peterside has given us a compass for rough weather and calm waters alike,” the Governor added.
“May these ideas inspire us to govern with courage, humility, and discipline, so that our people, not our egos, are the beneficiaries.”
