Kebbi Information Commissioner sponsors 14 vulnerable girls to tertiary schools

 

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The Kebbi state Commissioner of Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK has sponsored 14 vulnerable girls from poor background to tertiary institutions in the state.

This sponsorship was in fulfillment of the promise he made to the girls when, while on a visit to the Magajin Rafi Model School, Tudun Wada Birnin Kebbi - venue of a skills acquisition program arranged for girls in the neighborhood, he met a group of over 200 girls who lamented their inability to further their education based on the poor status of their parents.

The Commissioner, upon hearing their pitiable story, inquired how many of them had the requisite SSCE grades and was surprised when many of theme raised their fingers, with most of them lamenting that they could not secure admissions because their parents were either late or very poor to fund their education.

Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed who expressed sadness over their plight promptly undertook to personally secure admissions and pay for the admission forms and registration fees for some of them. At the time he went to work to get the admissions, the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, the state University and the state College of Nursing Sciences have already completed intake and have long started lectures. Only the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebhi was still admitting and he quickly got admission for 14 of them to read various courses.

The admission papers were presented to the happy girls yesterday by Muhammad Abubakar, an aide of the Commissioner who conveyed the Commissioner’s pledge to repeat the same exercise in the coming years.

The girls expressed happiness for the kindness and promised not to let the Commissioner down by putting their best in their education.

Security neutralises wanted notorious bandit, Mai-Nasara, killed 2 in Kebbi

 

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A team of security operatives of the Nigerian Army has neutralised a wanted notorious bandit Nicknamed Mai-Nasara at Sangeko forest in Kebbi State.

The team also killed two others suspected bandits believed to be members of the same gang.

Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

Idris quoted Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman, Director, Security at the Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi as revealing the success story.

While applauding the gallant efforts of the security personnel in fighting crimes and criminalities in the state especially in the Southern part of Kebbi, Usman appealed to people to give the personnel all the necessary cooperation and support to succeed.

"Your support and cooperation is highly necessary for the security agencies to achieve the desired goal of flushing out criminals and restore peace and normalcy in our land. 

"Therefore, there is need for people to assist the security agencies with credible intelligence towards successful combats," he pleaded. 

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Signed: 

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor.

30/10/2023.

Kebbi Gov't. seeks synergy with FG in supporting women widows, orphans

 

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The Kebbi State Government has sought for synergy with Federal Government in supporting women, widows and less privileged persons in the state. 

 Chief Press Secretary  (CPS) to Kebbi State Governor, Mr Ahmed Idris made this known in a statement he issued.

Idris in his statement said the State's Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Halima Kamba made the plea at a meeting with the Hon. Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy of recent. 

The CPS  said the meeting was organised by the Federal Ministry of women Affairs in attendance were M.D.A and other donor agencies such as unicef, Save the Children, Nigeria for Women Project UNFP.

According to the CPS, "she said the meeting, which was meant to streamline gender equality and women empowerment, if implemented it would reduce the suffering of women across the state.

"The Commissioner applauded the efforts of Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris for collaborating with donor agencies to bring positive development into the state.

"Responding, the Hon. Minister expressed delight over the performance of Kebbi State governor in supporting women, gender equality policy in the state, while promising to partner with the state government in restructuring and empowering women in the state. 

"The meeting was attended by women commissioners across the 36 states of the country and FCT," he said.

SSG denies supply of medical equipment to Sir Yahaya Specialists Hospital

 

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The Kebbi State Government has refuted some pictures circulating on the social media on supply of medical equipment to Sir Yahaya Specialists Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. 

Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

Idris quoted Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) as saying this while reacting to the purported pictures, describing the entire information as false and a mere attempt to blackmail the present administration under Gov. Nasir Idris.

He said the pictures being circulated were meant to create confusion amongst the citizenry, as there was no such equipment supplied to the hospital.

The SSG, however, appealed to all and sundry to dismiss and reject the circulated pictures because there was no iota of truth in them.

Bala-Tafida called on the general public to extend all the necessary support and cooperation to His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris to enable him effectively deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituents. 

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Gov. Idris assents to Bill increasing retirement age of teachers

 

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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has signed into Law a bill that increase the retirement age and length of service for Primary and Secondary School teachers.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mohammad Usman-Zuru said the Bill was expected to address crucial matters that affect the lives and career of Primary and Secondary School teachers.

He identified the crucial issues to include; retirement age and length of service.

The Speaker observed that teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of any society, thereby shaping the future of the nation being the custodial knowledge.

Usman-Zuru appealed to all stakeholders in the education sector to lend their support to the Bill for the growth and development of the sector.

The speaker then assured the Governor of the State Assembly's readiness to always support the present administration policies and programmes towards effective performance.

Responding, Gov. Nasir Idris thanked members of the State House of Assembly for the consistent support and cooperation they extend to the present administration. 

He said with the signing of the Bill, teachers in the state would always remember members of the State House of Assembly for their efforts in the speedy passage of the Bill . 

Gov. Idris described the relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government as cordial, saying that the present administration proved to be government of the people, for the people and by the people.

In a related development, the State Executive Council had also approved a medium term expenditure framework for the year 2024 to 2026, for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly.

This was announced by the State Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abba Sani-Kalgo while briefing Government House Correspondents shortly after the State Executive Council meeting which was presided over by Gov. Nasir Idris.

Speaking jointly with the State Commissioners of justice, Barrister Junaidu Marashal and Higher Education, Dr Halima Muhammad-Bande pointed out that at the meeting, the state action business enabling reforms, ease of doing business which create enabling environment for business in the state were discussed.

The Commissioners announced that all the MOU brought to the council were approved and ratified. 

The State Executive Council meeting was attended by the State Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service and all the Commissioners.

Tinubu counsels NLC on dialogue in solving industrial dispute

 

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President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, admonished the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the need to embrace dialogue in solving any industrial disharmony.

He gave the advice while declaring open a two-day retreat for National Administrative Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Represented by Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Bola Tinubu observed that opting for the path of dialogue in resolving issues related to industrial dispute would pave way for understanding and ease problem solving, apart from facilitating national growth and development.

The President sought for synergy between the federal government and the NLC towards taking the nation's civil service as well as the country to greater heights.

While commending the NLC for shelving its recent planned nationwide strike, Bola Tinubu said the suspension of the strike demonstrated the desire of the union to put the interest of Nigeria beyond personal or parochial interest.

He encouraged them to sustain the tempo, to be more patriotic and remain resolute on issues that would propel the good image of Nigeria globally.

The President prayed for a fruitful and successful deliberation during the retreat to benefit not only workers but also government and the nation at large.

Kebbi gov. extends hands of friendship to opposition after Tribunal victory

 

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 Governor of Kebbi State,  Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has extended a hand of fellowship to opposition as he advised them to sheath their sword and join hands with him to take Kebbi State to next level of development.

He stated this while addressing mammoth crowd who converged at Government House Birnin Kebbi to rejoice with the governor over his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal.

In a statement by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, he said  governor Idris observed that it was part of democracy to go to court and seek redress when not satisfied with the outcome of elections.

He, however, said that it was also the beauty of democracy to join, brace, accept and assist the winning party to build the state and provide the dividends of democracy.

Gov. Idris attributed his victory at the tribunal to the will of God Almighty who gives power to whom He pleases and at the time He pleases.

The governor said: "Let me say sincerely that the judgement of the tribunal is not only for us, not only for the people of Kebbi State but it is a victory for democracy. The judgement has further affirmed the will of God Almighty and at the same time the will of the people of Kebbi State.

"We have two messages to carry away from the verdict of the tribunal, it has shown that power belongs to God and only He can give it to whoever He wants, where He wants and when He wants. 

"Secondly, it has shown us that the people voted for us and we must redouble our efforts to serve the people who gave us this mandate and we must do so with fear of God."

While giving gratitude to the Almighty Allah who upheld the will of the people through the verdict, Gov. Idris pledged to continue to pray for God's guidance, wisdom and protection in the discharge of his responsibilities to his creator as well as the peop.nyle.

The governor reiterated the commitment of his administration towards fulfilling the campaign promises, insisting that it was his desire to make Birnin Kebbi the state capital of Kebbi, "a city of pride to our people is coming to fruition as we build, rehabilitate and re-plan our roads in the city."

He assured that the new ultra modern state secretariat at Gwadangwaji would soon be completed, adding that the education sector was facing revolution as the healthcare system faces the most decisive actions ever in the history and for the benefit of people.

Gov. Idris assured that major cities across the state would soon answer their names as cities, while promising to take agriculture to next level of advancement for the benefit of farmers and the economy.

The governor pledged to change the security architecture of state to ensure safety of all, assuring that his administration would not rest until people feel secured.