1st Anniversary: I’ve Taken Decision To  Ignore Distractions And Remain Focused- Kebbi Governor

Kebbi state governor, Dr Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu, has submitted that his administration will not be distracted by the calumny that it had been subjected to by some people including the opposition.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com  by Mr Yahaya Sarki, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, noted that the Kauran Gwandu said this  in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday during the special ‘Walimat’ held at the Presidential Banquet Hall to mark his administration’s first anniversary.

The programme was organized by the Kebbi state Government.

The governor said:  ‘Some anti-progress forces and naysayers have been busy publishing some negative stories and false information about our people-oriented administration.

These failed, arm-chair critics are not happy with the myriad of achievements we have recorded in the last one year.

These unwarranted and unpatriotic criticisms will not in any way deter us from the humbly course we have taken to take Kebbi to greater heights.

Those in the blind opposition are just jealous of our modest feats in all sectors of the economy in fulfillment of the various promises we made to the law-abiding and peaceful citizens of the state’.

Dr Idris also promised to sustain the happy trajectory of development  that his administration has made to come into being in order  to make Kebbi state  be on a par with other states.

The Kauran Gwandu added that his administration is not owing any salaries , pensions or gratuity up to 2024.

Similarly, the governor noted that Kebbi state Government does not owe any financial institution, and it has not taken any bank draft for the ongoing projects in the state.

‘The bank managers should testify against or for me if I am lying ..We are open and transparent in whatever we are doing.

We will sustain this just as we will continue to spend the money of Kebbi state for the people of Kebbi state as the money belongs to them’ he said.

Dr Idris also stated that he has never awarded any contract as contracts always followed due process and they are vetted and approved only by the State Executive Council.

He acknowledged the tremendous support his administration has enjoyed from the Ulamas, traditional rulers, state House of Assembly, APC leaders and members and the generality of the people of the state.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Religious Affairs ,Engineer Imrana Usman acknowledged the tremendous support of the Kauran Gwandu for the newly created Ministry of Religious Affairs. 

He added that the Zakaat and Hisbah Boards were also inaugurated and given financial support by the governor to carry out various activities to assist the less privileged in the society. 

He also said the governor collaborated with the Islamic Qatar Foundation to construct 105 mosques and boreholes across the state among others. 

Engineer Imranah Usman also thanked the governor for providing food items worth million of naira for the people through the Ministry of Religious Affairs during  the month of Ramadan.

During the event, Islamic Scholars such as Malam Isma’ila Yauri, Malam Umar Malisa,Malam Muktar, Malam Mamuda Gari delivered sermons on various topics on leadership and followership .

Earlier in the evening, there was a friendly match between members of   the state Executive and the  Legislature which was  organized as part of activities to  mark the governor’s first year in office.

Governor Nasir Idris, NLC National President , NUT National President , government officials and politicians were at the FIFA Stadium, Birnin Kebbi to watch the game which ended 2-0 in favour of the Legislature-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you