kebbi State Governor vows to sustain free fertiliser policy for farmers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has vowed to sustain free distribution of fertilisers to farmers up to the end of his tenure.

The governor made the promise at Shanga Local Government Area while addressing party loyalists in continuation of his thank-you tour to Local Government Areas of the state.

He observed that sustaining the free distribution of fertilisers to farmers would boost the morale of farmers, increase food production and contribute to national food security.

Idris also pledged to sustain the payment of Hadaya (sacrificial ram) for intending pilgrims in his efforts to assist the pilgrims.

He thanked the people of Shanga for the support and cooperation they have been rendering to his administration.

Speaking on education, the governor said his government would continue to offer free education to the people of Kebbi to pave the way for an educated society.

He recalled that the state government had been providing N175 million monthly for secondary school students’ feeding but now increased it to N300 million per month.

Receiving those who dumped People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC), the governor, assured them of equal treatment, insisting that the present administration was for the entire people of the state.

On requests of road construction linking villages in the area, Gov. Idris assured to fulfil the demands to ease movement of goods and people in the area.

In his speech, the APC Chairman in the state, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru assured the new members that they would be given equal treatment.

He urged the council chairman, commissioner and other political office holders to integrate the new members to give them a sense of belonging.

In a welcome address, Babangida Aliyu, the party Chairman, Shanga Local Government appreciated the governor for bringing development to their area in different sectors.

The occasion also featured formal reception of about 8,000 PDP supporters including local government party exco, delegates and state assembly party candidate, Mustapha for 2019 and 2023 to ruling APC.

NAN / Foluke Ibitomi