Governor Idris congratulates President Tinubu on Nigeria at 65, proud of Kebbi’s progression

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has joined other world leaders in congratulating President Bola Tinubu on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary, expressing pride in the state’s steady progress.
In his goodwill message, Governor Idris acknowledged the country’s achievements over the past six decades despite facing turbulence.

He emphasized that Kebbi State, created 34 years ago, has witnessed remarkable development, particularly in the last two years.

This was contained in a statement by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to Kebbi State Governor.
Governor Idris’ administration has completed several abandoned capital-intensive projects.
The administration has overhauled and restructured many educational and healthcare institutions, declared free education at all levels, and established many secondary schools, including four mega secondary schools, for skills acquisition.
Similarly, the teachers’ retirement age has been reviewed from thirty-five years of service to forty years and from 60 years of age to 65 years in order to maximally utilise the experience acquired over the years.
The government provides free fertilizer and farming inputs to farming communities as part of its deliberate policy of boasting agricultural production.
Major roads in the state capital and cities are being expanded, dualized, and beautified.
He further stated that although the occasion was not meant for the display of records of achievements, the support being given to his administration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be acknowledged and appreciated.
The 1068 killometers Illela to Badagry Super highway project spans over 250 kilometres in Kebbi State, with the influence of Comrade Governor Nasir Idris.
With the sustained harmonious relationships and the demonstrated commitment of Comrade Governor Nasir in improving the well-being of the people, President Tinubu approved the continuation of the construction of Malando to Warra federal road, Zaima through Zuru to Gamji road, Natsini to Kangiwa to Kamba abandoned major federal roads in the state and in addition handed over the reconstruction of the 87km Koko-Zuru federal road project to the State government.
Consistent support has been provided to confront security challenges through the defence headquarters.
Governor Idris urged the people of Kebbi State to remain committed to peace and unity and to support his administration’s efforts towards sustainable socio-economic development, assuring that he would remain focused and undeterred in his determination to ensure the people of Kebbi the best in terms of high-quality infrastructure and economic empowerment programmes.