Gov Idris Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Late Diggi District Head

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late District Head of Diggi, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed, Dangaladiman Diggi.

Governor Idris led a delegation of top government officials to Diggi on Friday to sympathise with the family over the loss.
The late traditional ruler died last week after a protracted illness and was buried according to Islamic rites.

Speaking during the visit, Governor Idris described the death of the District Head as a huge loss to his immediate family, the people of Diggi and the entire traditional institution in Kebbi State. "I express deep sadness over the death of the respected traditional ruler. His passing is a great loss to his family, the people of Diggi and the traditional institution in Kebbi State," the Governor said.

He explained that he was away on an official engagement at the time of the monarch's death, hence his decision to personally lead the delegation to convey his condolences. "I was away on an official engagement when the traditional ruler passed away. My visit is to personally convey my condolences to the deceased's family and the people of Diggi," Idris said.

The Governor prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased. "I pray Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased's shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family, relatives and the people of Diggi the strength and fortitude to bear the loss," he said.

The late Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed is survived by a wife and eight children. Meanwhile, Governor Idris used the visit to announce the approval of road construction projects linking several communities in Kalgo and Bunza Local Government Areas.

He said the Diggi road would be reconstructed to improve connectivity between the community and its neighbours. "The Diggi road will be reconstructed to improve connectivity between the community and neighbouring areas," he announced.

The Governor assured residents that his administration would continue to execute projects with direct impact on the lives of the people. "My administration will continue to initiate and execute projects that have direct and meaningful impact on the lives of the people," Idris said.

He explained that the projects are aimed at enhancing movement, opening up rural areas and boosting economic activities. "The road projects are aimed at improving connectivity, facilitating the movement of people and goods, opening up rural communities and stimulating economic activities across the benefiting areas," he stated.

The benefiting communities include Maidahini, Yarawel, Gerere, Etene, Ketar Fulani, Ketar Hausawa, Gangare, Banganna, Mutubari, Wurogauri, Diggi, Gayi and Unguwar Jeji.
Governor Idris disclosed that the contracts have been awarded to Habib Engineering Construction Company, adding that the official flag-off will take place soon.