Maga High Sch Abduction: APC Governors Pay Sympathy Visit To Gov Nasir Idris In Birnin Kebbi

A high-powered delegation of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) led by its Chairman and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday paid a sympathy visit to Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, following the unfortunate abduction of schoolgirls at Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government.

Speaking during the visit, Governor Uzodimma conveyed the PGF’s deep sorrow over the incident and expressed their collective solidarity with the government and people of Kebbi State. 

He condemned the attack in strong terms, describing it as an inhuman act never associated with Africa or Nigeria in the past. He also expressed shock that such a brutality has now occurred in Nigeria, specifically in Kebbi State.

The PGF Chairman assured Governor Idris that all Progressive governors stand united with Kebbi State at this difficult time while reaffirming their commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies to strengthen national security and bring an end to insecurity across Nigeria. 

He added that the governors are ready to provide all necessary logistical and network support to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and the country is secured.

Governor Uzodimma also commended the positive improvements in Nigeria’s economy over the past two and a half years, citing increased revenue while expressing the need to ensure that the gains translate into prosperity for ordinary Nigerians. 

He emphasized that ‘an injury to one is an injury to all’ affirming that Kebbi State is not alone in this struggle.

Responding, Governor Nasir Idris welcomed the delegation and described their visit as very dear to the state, significant, and deeply reassuring.

The Kebbi State governor recounted the distressing incident of the abduction and the trauma experienced by families and communities. 

He noted that the Vice President Kashim Shettima, had visited the state earlier to deliver President Tinubu’s message of encouragement and the assurance that security agencies are working tirelessly for the safe release of the abducted schoolgirls.

Governor Idris expressed gratitude to the Progressive Governors for their solidarity and compassion. He assured them that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safe return of the children. 

He also disclosed that he had met with parents, security agencies, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to coordinate efforts and prayers for the safe rescue of the girls.

The governor restated his confidence that the abducted students would be safely reunited with their families soon.

The PGF’s delegation was led by Governor Hope Uzodinma; and he was accompanied by the governor of Benue State, Rev. Father Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia; the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo;  the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi; and the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State,  Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe-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 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you