Kebbi: I’ll use traditional institutions to advance goals of progress, says Gov Idris 

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state Tuesday assured traditional rulers that his administration will continue to involve them in developmental programmes designed to uplift the well-being of the people.

Comrade Idris stated  this when a delegation of Besse community paid him ‘thank you’ visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, in appreciation of the appointment of Professor Tijjani Muhammad Bande, as the new district head of Besse District in KoKo-Besse local government.

“I am always saying it that my administration is government of the people. I sought for support from the federal government on the rehabilitation of the KoKo – Besse – Zariya Kalakala – Bagudo road.

“The federal government has documented it and very soon, the contractor will mobilise to site. We join forces with the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning on the matter. We have secured government’s approval,” Kauran Gwandu said.

Governor Idris added that the Kebbi state government would  embark on development of towns in the area and other places after the completion of facelift of the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, designed to give the town the desired status of a capital city.

He said the government would also rehabilitate between 30 and 50 schools in KoKo-Besse to improve education in the area. 

“I am also rejoicing with Professor Bande on his appointment as the district head of Besse. He inherited and merited the stool. I am assuring him of support to govern his people successfully whatever way possible. We will take development to his district. 

“Professor Bande is well-known to me as former vice chancellor, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, former director-general, Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), and former Nigeria’s Representative at the United Nations. Professor Bande (GCON), has projected and promoted the image of Kebbi state and Nigeria on the international stage.

“Professor Bande is unique. I am confident he will use his experience and knowledge to fruition in the improvement of life of his people and the development of Kebbi state”, Governor Nasir stated.

Earlier, the district head of Dutsinmari, Alhaji Muhammadu Muallahyidi Usman, who led the delegation, and Professor Abubakar Abdullahi Bagudo, on behalf of the people of Besse, thanked Governor Idris for signing the approval of the appointment of Professor Bande as the district head of Besse.”