By Samaila Bayo, Birnin Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has declared that, henceforth, only persons with a record of proven integrity and contributions to community development will be recommended for appointment in to the Federal Government's Boards and commissions.
A statement by Abdullahi Idris,
Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Governor stressed that the Governor said the era of hijacking Kebbi State allocation of membership of boads, parastatals, and commissions by individuals and singlehandedly nominating people of their choice was over
He said the Governor was speaking at a reception organised by the Family, friends, political associates and well wishers, in honour of the newly appointed Managing Director of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA) Alhaji Abubakar Mallam, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi.
He disclosed that the delay witnessed in issuing the letter of appointments to Abubakar Mallam was caused by several attempts made by some individuals in the state and beyond to replace his nomination by all means, but i stood my ground "
According to him, " in Kebbi and neighbouring states, nobody needs to be reminded that Abubakar Mallam has been generous, accomodating, supportive and undertaken construction of schools including Islamic and provision of social amenities in different parts of the state, when he was in active service "
He pledged to continue to identify selfless people who will use any opportunity to complement the efforts being made by his administration in executing viable projects and economically empower individuals and groups, adding that " I have identified and recommended more people from other emirates in the spirit justice and equity for additional appointments "
In his remarks, the leader of the Zoramawa dynasty ( where both the Comrade Governor and Abubakar Mallam belongs), Alhaji Ibrahim Na' haliku (Amirul Zoramawa) described the appointment as a great honour to the entire Zabarmawa in Nigeria.
With the honour and involvement of many of them in both the state and federal government's agencies, "We will mobilise both human and material resources to ensure your continuity beyond 2027.
Almost in tears, the new Managing Director, while presenting his appointment letter to the Govenor, couldn't hide his happiness and joy for Comrade Idris dogedness and firmed commitment in making his appointment a reality.
According to Shetiman Gwandu, based on principle, he has been in the opposition all through because of the incompatibility of his principle and that of the powers that be.
" But when i saw in you a compassionate, determined and selfless leader i sincerely resolved to join you in the interest of the overall development of our state that suffered serious neglect in virtually all sectors of development "
