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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has pledged to extent all the necessary support to the game of badminton to make it more famous than football in Nigeria.

Gov. Idris pledges consistent support for badminton game. The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has pledged to extent all the necessary support to the game of badminton to make it more famous than football in Nigeria. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor made this known in a statement made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Idris quoted his principal as saying this at the final of a badminton competition organised by the Association of Badminton Clubs in Nigeria held in Sokoto. The governor, who promised to do everything possible to make the game more famous, also said: "I want a situation where the game of badminton will attract more audience than football in Nigeria. This is my dream and I pray this will become true soon." He encouraged people to not only come forward and patronise the game but also to pick interest in partaking in the game as a form of exercise and a me...
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The newly appointed Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruq Aliyu Yaro Enabo, has assured Gov. Nasir Idris and the people of the state best Hajj operation.

New PWA Chairman  assures Gov. Idris, Kebbi people of best Hajj operation. The newly appointed Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruq Aliyu Yaro Enabo, has assured Gov. Nasir Idris and the people of the state  best Hajj operation.  The Chairman expressed immense appreciation to Gov. Idris for finding him worthy of appointment to such an exalted office, promising to repose the tremendous confidence reposed on him. Enabo stated this while taking over the mantle of leadership of the agency in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Addressing the staff of the agency  and well wishers, Enabo thanked God the Almighty, for bestowing him with such a reverred religious duty and in turn placed hope and trust in Him for guidance and assistance to discharge his responsibilities with utmost success. Alhaji Faruq Enabo described other members of the board as iconicall...

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the composition of the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) Where Alh Faruku Enabo as State Chairman.

Gov. Idris approves composition of Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency. The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the composition of the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA). Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor made this known in a statement made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. Idris quoted Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida as saying that the composition consisted of 17 people drawn from across the state. He said the list consist of; Faruku Aliyu Yaro Enabo, who would serve as Chairman alongside 16 other members including; Malam Shuaibu S. Fawa, Sheihk Sharif Jega, Husaini Abubakar Goro, Alhaji Sani Zauro Hukuma, Alhaji Ahmad Bala, Abubakar Muhammad Tilli, Umar Dan BK and Musa Dikko, member,  Others members are; Hajiya Amina Garba Majidadi, Kabiru Dan' Ankara, Barr. Abdulaziz Ubandoma Yauri, Abubakar Zaki Dantabuzuwa, Hajiya Maryam Hassan Kaoje, Hajiya Balkisu Muha...

The Kebbi State Government says it is partnering with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to facilitate attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state.

Kebbi Gov't. to partner UNDP towards achieving SDGs. The Kebbi State Government says it is partnering with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to facilitate attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor disclosed this in a statement issued to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. Idris quoted the State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris as saying this during a meeting with UNDP country Director, Muhammad Yahaya-Idris in Abuja. The Chief Press Secretary identified the mandate of the UNDP to include; justice, peace and governance, climatic change as well as inclusive economic growth. He said during the meeting, the governor sought the support and cooperation of the UNDP in its areas of mandate for the state to achieve the set goals. The governor observed that the plea was necessary in view of the important role of UNDP in the attainment of such mandates, hence...

The Kebbi State Government in collaboration with other Global Partners have launched the first Rice Fortification Project aimed at raising the Nutrition level in Schools.

KBSG leads other States to Launch Rice Fortification Project to raise Nutrition in Nigeria. The Kebbi State Government in collaboration with other Global Partners have launched the first Rice Fortification Project  aimed at raising the Nutrition level in Schools. The Rice Fortification pilot project is supported in Nigeria by Global Alliance for Improvement of Nutrition (GAIN) and World Food Program (WFP) . Launching the  Project in Abuja, the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu said Kebbi State is happy to be the first State in Nigeria to embrace, produce and use Fortified Rice. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabi said successive studies on malnutrition in the northwest region of the country have stressed the need for Kebbi State Government to scale-up food and nutrition interventions to ameliorate the sufferings of the people caused by malnutrition. He added that th...

Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu of Kebbi State has commissioned new maternity complex and patient medical wards with capacity of 40 beds constructed through the effort of Madugu Foundation by the National Agricultural Extension, Research and Liaison Services iat General Hospital Gwandu.

Gov. Nasir Commissions New Maternity Complex and Two Blocks of Patient Medical Wards in Gwandu Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu of Kebbi State has commissioned new maternity complex and patient medical wards with capacity of 40 beds constructed through the effort of Madugu Foundation by the National Agricultural Extension, Research and Liaison Services iat General Hospital Gwandu. Commissioning the projects, Dr. Nasir Idris commended Madugu Foundation and management of Agricultural Extension, Research and Liaison Services for the gesture which according to him would go along way in complimenting state government's commitment towards improving healthcare delivery in the state. Governor Nasir Idris represented by State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabi called on people in the state to emulate the gesture made by Madugu Foundation not only in health sector, but in other human sectors for the ov...

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris has been formally decorated with the fellowship of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN.

Governor Nasir Idris becomes fellow of ANAN. Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris has been formally decorated with the fellowship of the  Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN. He was adored with the insignia of FCNA by the National President of ANAN and Chairman of the Council, Dr. James Ekerare Neminebor, at the opening of the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme, MCPD, of the association holding in Birnin Kebbi, this Tuesday.                             Dr. James Neminebor told the gathering that Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris deserved the fellowship in recognition of his commendable role as excellent manager of financial and human resources, in addition to incorporating several fellows of ANAN into his administration which facilitated ongoing urban and rural transformation in the State by the government.  The ANAN President wa...