From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
In recognition of the dedication and hard work of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Idris Nasir, the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF,) has passed a vote of confidence and requested President Tinubu to reward his efforts in preventing the nationwide protest in Kebbi.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesman of the Forum, Abdulsalam Moh’d Kazeem, and made available to the media in Kaduna, yesterday.
The statement stated that contrary to what is happening in other states across the federation, Kebbi State remains a model, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the Executive Governor, Comrade Dr. Idris Nasir.
It further stated that “As one who has prioritized his people above his gains, Dr. Nasir Idris’ one year in office has been characterized by a transformation in the infrastructural landscape of the state as he has also revolutionized Education, Health Care, Agriculture, Security and other key sectors of the economy.”
According to Spokesman Abdulsalam, for Gov. Nasir to have prevailed on the youths and people of his state not to be involved in the senseless nationwide hunger means he has channeled the revenue, palliatives, and other incentives meant for his people towards alleviating the hardship of the current administration.
He added that Kebbi State is also part of the North West and it won’t be fair Governor Nasir is not rewarded for his sterling leadership and support for the policies and projects of the government at the center.
Spokesman Abdulsalam noted that the actions of Governor Nasir and a few other governors could have been replicated in other states as the allocation available to state governments all over the federation has doubled following the courageous removal of the fuel subsidy regime by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
On this note, the Forum urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to go after governors who have decided to feed fat on the huge allocations coming from the federal government rather than using them judiciously to provide succor and comfort for their citizens.
The Forum advised the federal government to consider punitive measures in states where sensitive government property and infrastructure were destroyed by relocating the affected facilities to neighboring states with functional governors to serve as incentives for hard work and dedicated stewardship.
