From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to unveil his record of achievements to enable the general public appraise, evaluate and criticise his administration in the last two years.
He also solicited the support of the people towards the success of his administration.
He stated this in his Eid-eil-Fitr message to commemorate the end of Ramadan fasting in Birnin Kebbi, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru.
“Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State State has joined other world leaders leaders to rejoice with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid Eil-fitri Sallah, with a call to the people of the state to strengthen their faith in the service of Allah and remain supportive to his administration’s commitment to rapid development of the state.
“The governor is optimistic that the Almighty Allah would surely reward fervent prayers and sacrifices made during the Holy month, just as he strongly believed that he would continue to enjoy God’s guidance in view of what he had achieved so far in his revolutionary approach to development.”
Zuru also quoted the governor to have attributed his moderate achievements in all sectors in less than two years to the Almighty Allah’s divine intervention, his ability to unite the political leadership in the state, consultations with major stakeholders in Kebbi project including traditional and religious leaders in decision making and indeed the peace loving people of the state.
The statement said: “Although we are in the festive season for thanksgiving after a month-long dedication to prayers and sacrifices, it will not be out of place to reassure the people of his political will and preparedness to continue providing result oriented services that will positively be impactful to the well-being of the people.
“In particular, the educational sector, security, efficiency in health care delivery, infrastructural development and above all the agricultural sector adding he will continue to provide free fertiliser and subsidized prices of other farming inputs in anticipation of the wealth generation through generation of more employment opportunities.
“He disclosed that a catalogue of his administration’s two years achievements was being prepared for release to the public domain and be subjected to general appraisal, critical but constructive criticism, objective analysis impact in order to chat the way forward.
“While acknowledging and appreciating the tremendous support he and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu enjoy from the people of Kebbi State, Governor Idris advices the people to always remember the values of empathy, generosity, and self-discipline that the Holy month month teaches us.
“Let us reflect on the importance of seeking knowledge – education and its role in building a prosperous country, a vision that President Tinubu’s administration holds very dear.”
He regretted the recent security challenges in the state which resulted in the loss of lives and properties and assured that necessary measures were being taken with the support of the defence headquarters to properly secure the state from armed banditry attacks under any guise.