Gov Idris Attends Inauguration Of New ZADA Leaders In Argungu, Promises More Projects

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has assured the Emir of Argungu  that his administration will carry out more development projects in his domain in line with the development policy of his  administration  across the state.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki  noted that  Idris gave this assurance during the inauguration of Argungu Local Government Zabarmawa Development Association, ZADA, in Argungu, on Saturday. 

Governor Idris  told the monarch that the State Executive Council has already approved a number of projects for Argungu Emirate during one of its meetings. 

‘ I want to assure the Emir that the State Government will soon start construction of more roads in Argungu as well as the implementation of developmental programmes already ratified by the  Executive Council’  he said. 

Governor Nasir submitted that his administration would sustain the construction of more roads, provision of electricity,  water supply and other basic amenities to all communities  in the state. 

He congratulated the new executive members of the Argungu chapter of Zabarmawa Development Association, expressing happiness about the  peaceful co-existence between the Zabarma and other ethnic groups in the area.

He said  ‘Iam extremely happy  that Zabarmawa people are living in peace with other ethnic groups in Argungu, this is a sign of good leadership by the Emir.

I am Bazabarme, I am one of them but bred by the Fulani’ he said. 

The governor also assured that his administration would be fair and just to all ethnic groups, irrespective of political inclination in uplifting their living condition. 

He pledged to look into the challenges facing the inhabitants, such as electricity and healthcare facilities which were  outlined by the association’s state chairman,  Alhaji Musa Abubakar Argungu. 

‘Recently we have purchased and distributed 40 new transformers to communities for free, and I have ordered for more.

Provision of Healthcare is one of our top priority, I will direct the Commissioner for Health and that of Local Government to address the issue ‘ he assured. 

Earlier , Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, the State Chairman of ZADA, thanked the governor for his physical presence at the event  

adding that the association was established to promote unity of  Zabarma community, promote peace amongst different ethnic groups as well as support educational development of the  children. 

Highlights of the event include brief narration of the history of Zabarmawa by Alhaji  Ibrahim Yakubu Bagaye, presentation of award to Governor Nasir Idris, who is the grand Patron of ZADA, his brother, Alhaji Shehu Idris Buro and the SSG, Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida. 

Governor Nasir Idris later donated twenty million naira to the association for the publication of its book which will be done in English and French languages -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