Kebbi @ 33, Gov Idris calls for support to sustain dev, progress

 

Samaila Bayo, Birnin Kebbi

As Kebbi State clocked 33 years of creation, Governor Nasir Idris has called for the support of his administration to sustain the rapid development the state has recorded since it was carved out of old Sokoto State. 

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris said said Idris is rejoicing with people of the state on the attainment of its 33 years of statehood.

Kebbi State was created on August 27, 1991 during the reign of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida.

The statement said 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 appealed to the royal fathers not to relent in their efforts to foster unity, peace and development in their domains.

"I commended the previous civil and military administrations of the state for their active contributions culminating to the growth and development of Kebbi State.

“I want to use this medium to appreciate our former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President 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 yielding the fruits of this wisdom, therefore, we are much grateful", the statement said.

It urged it's citizens to sustain the prevailing peace across the state while calling for more support and cooperation to enable the present administration take the dividends of democracy to the door steps of the electorates.

It reiterated the Governor's readiness to redouble his efforts in executing more developmental projects across the state to give citizenry a sense of belonging.