Kebbi State Gov't. flags-off training of 2,400 teachers

 

From Our Reporter

Kebbi State Government in collaboration with POBITECH Consultancy Service have commenced the training of 2,400 Primary Schools Teachers in the state.

Declaring the training open at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris said his administration had declared revolution in the state education sector.

In a statement by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, the governor  urged teachers, parents, educators, institutions, government at all levels, individuals and organisations and all other stakeholders to join hands with his administration to move the education sector forward.

"Let me use this medium to inform this gathering that am going to give more priority to teachers especially their welfare.

"This administration will also give support and encouragement to  Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE).

"We are going to modify and strengthen its operations to conform with the needs of our society," he assured.

While charging the participants to be committed to the training, Gov. Idris reiterated the readiness of his administration to key into anything that would promote and project the teaching profession.

Earlier, the Rector, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Dr. Usman Sani-Tunga commended the Kebbi State Governor for the initiative, describing training and retraining of teachers as the best way to drive the sector to prosperity.

He assured the state government that the institution would do its best to give the trainees sound training using qualified and professional trainers.

The Chairman, Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Suleiman Khalid said the training had been divided into six units, with 400 participants in each unit.

Khalid said the training, which aimed at streamlining the education sector was scheduled to last two weeks, while listing; English language, Mathematics and Pedagogical skills as subjects for the training.

Those in attendance are SSG, HOS,  Commissioners, SA, Accountant General and others.

Gov. Sani, CDS, Makarfi, Agwai, Others attend Southern Kaduna Festival

 

...As Kaduna Governor vows to leave state better than he met it

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Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Uba Sani, Chief Of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin, Senator Diri Douye from Bayelsa state, Generals Martin Luta Agwai(Rtd), Zamani Lekwot  and former Gov  Ahmed Makarfi have over the weekend gracedthe closing ceremony of Southern Kaduna Festival.

The Festival which was  organized to showcase the rich southern Kaduna  culture also had in attendance lawmakers and other dignitaries from the axis. 

Speaking at the event,  Kaduna state governor, Mallam Uba Sani  promised that his administration will leave kaduna better than the way it was met. 

The governor who made the pledge at the closing ceremony of a 3-day  Southern Kaduna festival (SKFEST) programme in Kafanchan over the weekend said the present administration in Kaduna state wants to leave the state better than the way it met  it. He added that the celebration of the festival was an indication that peace is fast returning to every nook and cranny of the state.

The governor in his speech iterated  that  "Ours is a listening and people oriented administration. Your welfare and security are our top priorities. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, we shall take development to all nooks and crannies of the state. With your support and cooperation, we shall make Kaduna state a model for development  and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria."

According to governor  Sani, "Our diversity is a source of strength and we must harness it to develop our local economies. We are one people and must never allow conflict entrepreneurs  to retard our progress and development. Our administration will not waiver in its commitment to rebuilding trust, addressing our Infrastructure and human capital deficits by bringing succour to the poor and vulnerable and nuilding the gap between the rural and urban areas as well as empowering the youths and women."

He assured that he has flat-off rural drive through road constructions and electrification, stressing that the state government is in strategic discussion with critical stakeholders is on-going.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, has urged the people of Southern Kaduna to share thoughts during the maiden festival celebrations on developmental challenges facing the people and make further and better remmendations to the government for intervention.

MATAN trains 510 traders on different trades in Kebbi

 

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The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN), Kebbi State chapter has trained 510 traders on different trades to boost their capabilities in various businesses.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony and swearing-in of state executive members of MATAN in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris promised to assist the association to achieve its set goals.

Gov. Idris commended the association for what he described as a laudable foresight and urged it to sustain the tempo for the benefit of other members.

Earlier in an opening remark, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Commerce, Alhaji Usman Ladan-Dakingari appreciated the governor for supporting the association both morally and financially.

He encouraged the new executive members to focus attention on what would bring unity among members and support the growth of Kebbi State.

On his part, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad-Kanna appealed to the marketers to consider the possibility of reducing the prices of goods and food items in view of the fact that "fasting is approaching."

The chairman also urged them to extend helping hands to the less-privileged as well as downtrodden "to attract the mercies of our creator."

2024: Be hopeful, prayerful in President Tinubu's renewed hope agenda - Gov. Idris

 

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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has urged Nigerians to be hopeful and remain prayerful for the actualisation of President Bola Tinubu's "renewed hope agenda".

In a New Year message to the good people of Kebbi State, the governor described the renewed hope agenda as a pathway to repositioning and transforming the country for the good of all.

"I want to encourage Nigerians to be hopeful and remain prayerful for Mr President to actualise his renewed hope agenda dream. This, I believe will change the country for the better.

"May I appeal to all Nigerians to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) policies and programmes at all levels to enable those at the corridor of power deliver the more dividends of democracy to all," he noted.

The governor assured the people of Kebbi State that he would not rest on his oars until he bring the desired positive change to the entire state, hence the need for support from all manner of people.

He appealed to people to sustain the prevailing peace being experienced in the state, while encouraging them to support the security agencies with credible intelligence to enable them discharge their duties diligently. 

"As we transit from 2023 to 2024, may the new year bring us warmth, love and light to guide our path to positive destination," the governor prayed. 

Commission to assist Kebbi access N83.2bn to boost rice production

 

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The Fiscal Efficiency and Budget Committee under Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has promised to assist the Kebbi State Government to access N83.2 billion Development of Natural Resources Fund to boost rice production in the state.

Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi state  governor,  Ahmed Idris made this known in a statement.

He said the Committee Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda-Dibal gave the assirance when he led members of the committee on a courtesy call to Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idiris, Kauran Gwandu at Government House, Birnin Kebbi.

He said: "His committee will ensure fairness and equity in making sound recommendations of Kebbi Sltate request to access the sum of N83,285,000,000 from the 1.68 per cent Development of Natural Resources Fund, which the state will use to develop its agricultural sector, mineral resources and tourism. 

"I want to use this medium to appreciate the efforts of the State Governor, Dr Nasir idiris, Kauran Gwandu by coming up with blueprint to harness the abounant 

natural resources deposit in the state."

Responding, the governor thanked them for the visit and expressed optimism that the committee would do justice to the request forwarded by the state.

The governor said the state executive arrived at a decision to apply for the fund to develop its agricultural sector, which remained the main stay of the state, in addition to mining sector as well as people empowerment, particularly the youth.

Kebbi gov. signs 13 Bills into law, seeks assembly support to boost IGR

 

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 Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir idiris has signed into law 13 Bills passed by the State House of Assembly and sought for their support to improve the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor made this known in a statement. 

The Chief Press Secretary  said Governor Idris appreciated members of the state assembly under the leadership of the speaker for their hard work and speedy passage of the bills.

He said the present administration believed in the "Rule of Law" and assured the readiness of the executive to implement the bills.

"May I at this juncture urge the house to assist the executive in improving the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state," he pleaded.

Speaking earlier the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman commended the governor for his efforts to develop the state within a short period of time.

 He assured the governor of the state assembly's readiness to support and cooperate with the executive arm for efficient and effective performance.

Kebbi hov. swears-in Vice Chairman as new Council Chairman, Maiyama

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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has sworn-in the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Aramu Aliyu-Liba as the new Council Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of the state following the demise of his predecessor, late Zayyanu Mohammed Bello.

The late chairman passed away on Thursday following a brief illness at the Usmanu Danfodio Teaching Hospital (UDUT), Sokoto. 

The oath of office and allegiance was administered by Justice Hassan Kuwa at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.

Speaking at the occasion, Gov. idris urged the new chairman to work hard for the development of Maiyama local government and the state in general and assured him of the state government's readiness to support and assist the local government council for effective performance.

The occasion was attended by the State Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar abubakar Tafida, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman-Zuru, members of the State Executive Council and State Assembly members as well as some local government council chairmen.