Gov Idris Settles N18 Million Debt Owed NCPB By Kebbi CAN

From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin- Kebbi

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris on Thursday hosted the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kebbi State chapter, as he announced the donation of the sum of N18 million to settles the debt the association is owing the National Christian Pilgrim Board (NCPB).

The governor disclosed this donation while receiving the CAN leadership in the state led by its Chairman, Rev. Dr Ayuba Y Kanta on a courtesy visit at Government House, Birnin Kebbi.

Dr Idris also approved plots of land as cemetery to the association to bury their dead while promising to support the association in its efforts to construct a secretariat in the state.

The governor used the occasion to announce the appointment of Mr Joel Aiki, former Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Agriculture as his Special Adviser on Food and Nutrition.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Rev. Dr Ayuba Y Kanta commended the governor for operating an inclusiveness administration.

“You have given the Christians enough political slots. This testifies your commitment in carrying all men of goodwill irrespective of tribe or religious affiliation in your cabinet.

  “We also appreciate your gigantic efforts in transforming the state, because work is spread across and is ongoing in the state.

“Rev. Kanta also lauded the efforts of the governor for restoring prevailing peace, especially in the Southern part of the state, which hitherto, used to be a haven for kidnappers. 

“Today, many people from the Southern part of the state have resettled in their ancestral homes and in view of the relative peace being enjoyed, they have gone back to farms, which was hitter to a no go area because of bandits attack. “