By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi
Comrade Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has continued to demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the socio-economic fortunes of the state through various impactful packages.
These initiative packages include the donation of 10 Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works for the 1068km kilometres Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project, ensuring round-the-clock surveillance and timely execution of 250 kilometres Kebbi State portion.
A formidable team of combined armed security was being put together for the task was necessitated by the menace of armed banditry in most of the northern states.
Governor Idris is optimistic based on his foresight on the economic values of the project and his resilience of fast-tracking the state socio-economic growth, considering the various components of the super highway project.
As contained in the comprehensive design of the project, a number of dams will be constructed for irrigation farming communities, provision of solar powered streetlight, CCTV cameras and recreational centres along the corridors.
Other advantages associated with the project noted by Comrade Governor Nasir Idris included interstate and international social and profitable businesses with the potential of improving the well-being of the people of Kebbi State.
Within the same week, Governor Idris has granted approval of N10 billion loan for 1,300 intending pilgrims out of the 3,300 to pay for Hajj seats, allowing them to dispose of farm produce at profitable prices.
The 1,300 intending pilgrims who could not make the payment before the expiration of the deadline given by the National Hajj Commission will now save their goods from being sold at giveaway prices and realise enough funds to repay the loan to the state government.
It could be recalled that Governor Idris has, at this year’s anniversary celebrations of the world international Day for the persons with disabilities empowered 1000 disabled persons with N100,000.00 each which is the second in two years, to either start small scale or increase their business capital and contribute to the state’s economic growth.
These initiatives showcase Governor Idris’s focus on infrastructure development, social welfare, and economic growth, aligning with his vision for Kebbi State’s prosperity.
