By Umar Faruk, Birnin Kebbi
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria - July 26, 2025 (Series News Online)
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has expressed bitterness over his opponents' continued spread of falsehood against his administration, despite his monumental record of achievements in all spheres of life. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, Comrade Idris stated, "My administration has transformed Birnin Kebbi, the state capital into a standard modern cosmopolitan centre pari passu with its peers".
Governor Idris highlighted specific achievements of his administration, saying, "Since assumption of power, I've maintained the payment of salaries, gratuity, pensions and other emoluments promptly, with or without federation allocation." He added, "On the advent of the administration, I met embargo on employment which I lifted. This led to the employment of more than 5000 workers within the two years in office involving teachers, nurses, as well as absorbed over 2000 casual workers into permanent appointment, unprecedented in the whole Northern Nigeria".
The governor berated his political opponents for spreading falsehood, insinuations, and innuendos about so-called non-performance of the government to gain cheap political recognition. He emphasized, "Look at the infrastructural projects executed, especially construction of roads, educational facilities, Healthcare, provision of water and electricity."
Governor Idris further stated, "My administration is the pioneer authority in Kebbi to construct six-lane carriage way, provides free education, free fertilizer and other agricultural inputs; as long as I am the sitting Chief Executive, these items would continue to be distributed free to our farmers." He added, "The Government has rehabilitated General Hospitals, refurbished 29 Primary Healthcare Centres, while others are undergoing similar facelift".
Comrade Idris spoke about the commitment of his administration to stage the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival next year, saying, "Necessary structures and facilities are being put in place to accord dignity and befitting class status to both the festival and the ancient town of Argungu to the world."
On security, Governor Idris explained, "For our security, more than ten additional operational vehicles have been procured for distribution to the Security Agencies to reinforce those earlier distributed in furtherance of logistics support to troops while the provision of their welfare remained a top priority." He added, "Following request made to the Federal Government, Kebbi has received Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, for both the Police and the Army, which have been deployed to Arewa, Augie and Danko-Wasagu Local Government Areas to consolidate on the successes recorded in the protection of lives and property of our communities".
The Governor has inspected several projects, including the newly constructed School of Midwifery, Ambursa, Mega School under construction in Birnin Kebbi, City Gate, reconstructed Rima roundabout, and the six-lane road constructed in the state capital.