Kebbi State @ 33: Idris Salutes Founding Fathers
From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasiru Idris, has expressed his gratitude the people of Kebbi State for their unalloyed support for his administration in the past one year as he pleaded with them to sustain the tempo for rapid development of the state, as the State closed 33 years of existence.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ahmed Idris stated that while rejoicing with the entire people of the state and the founding fathers on the attainment of 33 years of statehood, the State must move forward fast.
The governor particularly appreciated the traditional rulers in the state for their fatherly advice, support and consistent preaching for sustainable peace across the state.
He, therefore, appealed to the royal fathers not to relent in their efforts to foster unity, peace, and development of the state.
He gave kudos to previous civil and military administrations of the state for their active contributions that culminated to the growth and development of Kebbi State, wish according to him, without which we wouldn’t have been where we are today.
“I want to use this medium to appreciate our former Military President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida who in his own wisdom find it imperative to carve out Kebbi State out of old Sokoto State.
“There is no doubt that people of Kebbi State are now reaping the fruits of this wisdom, therefore, we are much grateful. We wish you long life, good health and God’s guidance.” He prayed.
The governor encouraged all and sundry to pray for the present administration at all levels to achieve their set goals and objectives of ensuring peace, unity, and rapid growth development in the society.
While preaching to the people to sustain the prevailing peace across the state, the governor clamoured for more support and cooperation to enable the present administration take the dividends of democracy to the door steps of electorate.
Gov. Idris reiterated his readiness to redouble efforts in executing more developmental projects across the state to give citizenry in all parts of the state a sense of belonging.
