Katsina State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KTARDA)(CAP. 5).

The chapter on the Katsina State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KTARDA) outlines the establishment, structure, and functions of the Authority created to promote integrated agricultural and rural development in Katsina State. KTARDA is a corporate body empowered to implement programs aimed at improving crop production, irrigation, farm management, agro-forestry, land use planning, pest forecasting, feeder roads, and rural water supply. It has the mandate to build infrastructure, support research, provide inputs, and engage local communities through zonal structures and committees. The Authority is governed by an Executive Committee chaired by the Governor, with additional oversight from a General Purpose Committee and zonal development bodies. It can establish departments, manage funds from various sources, enter contracts, and grant staff pensions, while operating with autonomy but subject to the Governor’s directives. This Edict contains 34 Articles.