Governor Idris' Unforgettable Night in Kaoje

Byline:  Ibrahim Abubakar Jambali

Governor Idris' Unforgettable Night in Kaoje

 Kaoje, Bagudo, Kebbi State, Nigeria - August 10, 2025 (Series News)

In a remarkable display of leadership and compassion, Governor Dr. Nasir Idris spent a memorable night in Kaoje, leaving an indelible mark on the town's residents. The Governor's visit, which was initially scheduled to commission a mosque in Maje, a border village constructed by Hon. Bello Kaoje, took an extraordinary turn when he decided to stay overnight in the town.

As the Governor's motorcade traversed the scenic route through farmlands and fishing settlements, including Farin Ruwa and Tsamiya, the people of Kaoje were abuzz with excitement. At the palace of Sarkin Bargun Kaoje, Hon. Bello Kaoje lauded the Governor's unprecedented gesture, saying, "No Governor has ever done this since Kebbi State was created. It's one thing to govern from Birnin Kebbi, but it's an entirely different experience to walk our dusty roads and sleep under our starry skies."

Sarkin Bargun Kaoje, Alhaji Mustapha Usman Adamu, echoed Hon. Bello Kaoje's sentiments, noting that while his ancestors had hosted numerous dignitaries, none had ever spent the night in Kaoje. "We're grateful for the roads, schools, and projects, but tonight, we've been seen and acknowledged," he said.

In response, Governor Idris pledged to reconstruct the Kaoje-Maje road, which had been in disrepair for years. "Farmers will no longer have to endure long, arduous journeys; the road will facilitate the transportation of their produce to markets and their children to schools," he promised.

As the evening unfolded, the aroma of millet porridge and woodsmoke filled the air, and the Sarkin Bargun Kaoje conferred upon the Governor the title of Sadaukin Bargu, symbolizing both honor and responsibility.

The following morning, Governor Idris supervised the distribution of agricultural inputs and grains to local farmers, part of Hon. Bello Kaoje's empowerment initiative. As the convoy departed, the people of Kaoje were already weaving the memory of the Governor's visit into their local lore, recalling the night their leader stayed among them, not as a distant authority figure, but as a guest who shared their hospitality.