[4][5] Dikko Umar Radda was born on 10 September 1969 in Hayin Gada Town, located in the Dutsin-Ma Local government area of Katsina state, Nigeria.

Between 2013 and 2015, Dikko Umar Radda actively contributed to the establishment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria, helping solidify its structure as the party gained prominence.

Following the APC's victory in the 2015 general elections, Radda was appointed chief of staff to Katsina State governor Aminu Bello Masari.

His tenure was marked by efforts to enhance public service delivery and address local governance challenges [7][8][9] In 2016, Radda founded the Gwagware Foundation, which aims to support rural communities by providing basic social amenities.

The foundation's initiatives have included the distribution of food supplies, provision of medical care, improvement of water access, and the creation of employment opportunities.