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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has promised to construct Mega Schools in all the four Emirates of the state.
He disclosed this while presenting his speech to mark 100 days in office held at Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
The governor explained that the present administration in state decided to borrow a leave from Borno State so as to boost education sector and to make it more standard.
He promised to be fair to all manner of people, adding that no section of the state would be marginalised.
Gov idris assured that more teachers would be recruited into primary and secondary schools to further enhance the quality of education across the state.
Idris added that in line with his zeal to further strengthen education at the basic level, he awarded a contract for the renovation and construction of new classrooms as well as supply of furniture to schools.
On payment of leave grant to civil servants, the governor said N1.5 billion Naira approval was given for immediate payment to all categories of workers with a standing instruction that no worker should receive less than 10 per cent of his/her annual pay.
To give Birnin Kebbi, the state capital a befitting outlook, Gov. Idris said construction of triple and dual lanes with solar streets lights as well as roundabouts had already begun to enable the town to be at par with other state capitals.
"We always want to execute projects that have direct bearing to the lives of people. We also want to give projects that will empower people, alleviate poverty and carry people along," he assured.
The governor promised to construct township roads in all the four Emirates to give all manner of people a sense of belonging.
On issue of appointments, Idris urged politicians to be patient as he would very soon constitute boards and parastqtals and appoint more Special Advisers with a view to coopering more into the state administration.
To cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal, the governor said Kebbi State Government decided to add up N3.5 billion on the N2 billion received from the Federal Government to purchase grains for distribution to vulnerable persons in the society.
The governor appreciated the Royal Fathers for their prayers, support and advice which according to him, culminated into the success recorded so far in just 100 days in office.
He sought for support and cooperation of all and sundry to be able to lead Kebbi people well through efficient and effective service delivery.
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