Kebbi Gov Donates ₦50 Million To Nigerian Legion, Promises Continued Support
Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen, widows of fallen heroes and the Nigerian Legion while also donating ₦50 million to the group.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that he said this during the launch of 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
Members of the Nigerian Legion, Kebbi State chapter were led to the event by their Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Matawalle.
Governor Idris described the occasion as solemn and significant noting that it provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of men and women who laid down their lives to keep Nigeria united, peaceful and secure.
‘Without these heroes, there would be no Nigeria. Many of them paid the supreme price on the battlefield so that we can enjoy peace and unity today. As a government, we must always stand with them and their families’ he said.
The governor announced personal donation of ₦10 million on behalf of himself, his family and well-wishers, promising that Kebbi State Government will honor its pledge to the Nigerian Legion, Kebbi State Chapter, to further support its welfare programmes and activities.
The governor directed the Commissioner of Finance, the Accountant-General and the Director of Treasury to ensure the immediate release of the ₦50 million donation by the state government noting that his administration does not make promises without fulfilling them.
‘We do not believe in empty promises. By tomorrow, the government’s cheque should be ready, and my own contribution, together with that of my friends and well-wishers, will also be paid. All those who made pledges here should redeem them within one week’ he said.
Governor Idris also addressed some of the concerns raised by the Legion, including the allocation of land for its members and pilgrimage to Mecca, he assured that the land earlier approved for the Legion would be properly processed and handed over to them, while ensuring that issues that affected the Hajj slots last year will not happen again.
‘You will be treated like any other group. What happened last year will not happen again, by the grace of God’ he assured.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Kebbi State Chapter, retired Warrant Officer, Shehu Matawalle, thanked the governor for his consistent support for the Legion and the families of fallen heroes.
He acknowledged the ₦50 million earlier donated by the state government, as well as the ₦50,000 support given to each Legionnaire who participated in last year’s activities.
He appealed for the renewal of the two Hajj slots earlier allocated to the Legion, the approval of land for residential purposes for Legion members, renovation of the Legion’s permanent office and provision of a bus to enhance their contribution to the state’s security architecture.
Alhaji Matawalle assured Governor Idris of the loyalty and support of over 20,000 Legion members and their families in Kebbi State, describing the governor as a leader who is committed to the welfare of veterans and the development of the state-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 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
