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Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) has lift the embargo placed on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in the state.
He insisted that no project in the state would suffer setback or be allowed to squander resources and public funds.
Gov. Idris disclosed this after a high-powered level meeting with representatives from the national team that were in the state for a week visit with a view to resolving the challenges on the project, led by the National Project Coordinator, Hajiya Amina Buba Haruna.
The governor highlighted key challenges that led to the suspension of some key project officers and closure of the project office, citing corrupt practices and insubordination, among many others as the causes.
He assured that anyone found wanting in squandering public resources will be meted with grieve consequences.
Gov. Idris also insisted that project design in all interventions must fall in line with the needs of the state and beneficiaries.
The governor finally ordered the immediate resumption of the project implementation, with Aliyu Muhammad BK and Engr. Shehu Halilu, as the new State Coordinator and Component 1 Lead, respectively, while all other project staff remain.
The National Project Coordinator appreciated the governor for the quick action and assures him that her team will remain in the state until the project is back to order.
Those in attendance were Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, the Chief of Staff to the governor, Barr Attahiru Maccido, the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Halima Muhammad Bande.
Others were; Special Adviser to governor on International Donor Agencies, Hon Dr Usman Buhari Ali Gwandu, and the Acting Permanent Secretary, Basic and Secondary Education, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji Nayilwa.
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