Former Sole Administrators, PWDs, Musicians Among Appointees As Gov Idris Appoints 92 New SAs, SSAs

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has appointed all the 27 former Sole Administrators of Development Areas in the state as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media,  Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that Idris announced the appointments during the solidarity visit by the former Sole Administrators to the Government House , Birnin Kebbi.

 He however noted that the measure is interim, pending the implementation of a new scheme being developed for them.

To further show his appreciation, Governor Idris donated N10 million to the group for support and transportation expenses. The delegation was led by Garba Hussaini Mungadi, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Sole Administrator, who now serves as Chairman of the Forum.

In another development, Governor Idris has also assured residents of Zuru Emirate in Birnin Kebbi that the state government would flag off the construction of the Koko-Mahuta-Dabai road this January to address transportation challenges in the area.

‘The bad state of the road has discouraged social interactions and economic activities. While the road is a Federal Government project, I have sought permission to construct it using state resources’ the governor said.

He added that if additional funding is needed for the project, he would seek the approval of the State House of Assembly as the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, was  also present during the meeting. 

Governor Idris also donated N20 million to the Zuru Emirate residents for their expenses.

Leader of the Zuru delegation, retired Permanent Secretary Garba Hamisu Zuru, commended the governor for improving security in the area which has enabled residents to farm and achieve bumper harvests.

‘We acknowledge your strides in uplifting the living standards of all communities in Kebbi State. Our support for your administration is unwavering’ Zuru said.

In line with his commitment to inclusiveness, Governor Idris has also appointed 65 additional Special Assistants (SAs) and the appointees include 15 persons with disabilities and 50 musicians, artists, and dramatists.

The statement added that the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, presented letters of appointment to the new appointees at the state APC Secretariat in Birni Kebbi.

‘The event was attended by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi.

Among the appointees are notable musicians Musa Na-Allah, known for his popular song ‘Allah Ga Nasiru Nan’, and Jamila Ruwa-Ruwa, whose motivational songs praised Governor Idris’ leadership.

Alhaji Kana Zuru noted that hundreds of APC supporters have been appointed to various positions by the governor to ensure their active participation in the development and progress of the state’ the statement added-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