Kebbi spends N21bn on palliatives, livelihood improvement initiative
The Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK says the present administration in the atate under Gov. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has spend over 21 billion Naira on palliatives and livelihood improvement initiative.
Briefing Journalists at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, the commissioner said the amount covered distribution of solar powered irrigation pumps, fertilisers and financial support to those in need.
He said on assumption of office, one of the immediate challenges faced by the present administration was the devastating effect of migratory bird attacks on farmlands across the state, leading to potentially and risk of food scarcity.
Ahmed-BK said the governor took a decisive aerial measures to combat the avian invasion.
The commissioner pointed out that the state government had also provided palliatives during the month of Ramadan to the people of the state.
“Concerned by the apparent difficulties that engulfed the citizens, the governor in this Ramadan period purchased and distributed over 200 trucks of assorted grains to ameliorate the present hardship,” he said.
He, however, lamented that some hoodlums attacked a wirehouse in Birnin Kebbi owned by private business people to blackpaint the efforts of the state government.
The commissioner observed that the gigantic initiative of government in less that a year had positively exemplified the administration’s proactive approach in addressing seasonal challenges to guarantee the walfare of citizenry.
He described the governor as a painting leader with a compelling narrative of foresight, dedication, decisive action, patriotism, compassion, courage and profound love for the people.
“His Excellency Kauran Gwandu is a leader who spared no effort in fulfilling his duties as a democratically elected governor, he is known to all many years before he dwelled into partisan politics,” he said.
Ahmed-BK appreciated the good people of the state for their resilience and unwavering support, prayers, and loyalty to the present administration and urged them to sustain the tempo.
The press briefing was attended by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abdullahi Buhari Wara, Chief Press Secretary Ahmed Idris, SA media Yahaya Sarki alongside other Directors.
