The Kebbi State Government has refuted a write-up circulated by an anonymous group known as Concerned Citizens of Kebbi State, which accused Governor Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) of poor leadership.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the government described the publication as outright falsehood, filled with baseless claims aimed at misleading the public and distracting them from the ongoing progress in the state.
In its response, the government stated that the write-up was deliberately crafted to downplay the achievements recorded by Governor Idris within less than two years in office. It noted that the governor has already fulfilled most of his campaign promises even before completing two years in service, making the attempts to tarnish his image both laughable and ignorant.
Among the allegations raised by the group was the claim that Kebbi State suffers from poor electricity supply. However, the government clarified that electricity distribution in the state is the responsibility of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), a private firm. Despite this, out of concern for the public, the governor approved a monthly payment of ₦150 million to KEDCO to enhance electricity supply statewide.
The group also accused the state of educational decay, a claim the government described as not only false but embarrassing. It stressed that Governor Idris, Nigeria’s only “Teacher-Governor,” has placed education at the core of his administration. Within less than two years, the government has constructed over 1,000 new classrooms, renovated 585, commenced the development of four Mega Schools, recruited 2,000 graduate teachers, and procured 30,000 units of modern classroom furniture.
The statement, signed by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, further highlighted other achievements, including increasing the school feeding budget from N150 million to N300 million, establishing 717 Post-Basic Literacy Centres to integrate Almajiri children into formal education, approving a ₦75,000 minimum wage for all categories of workers, and extending teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and years of service from 35 to 40.
On security and economic development, the government noted that several communities in southern Kebbi previously ravaged by banditry have regained peace due to the governor’s strong support for security agencies. This includes the procurement of over 80 patrol vehicles and 100 motorcycles, as well as enhanced allowances for operatives. It added that the state has also embarked on strategic engagements with investors, leading to multiple MoUs in agriculture, mining, health, and education.
The government concluded that the malicious publication has done more damage to its sponsors than to the administration, noting that the people of Kebbi State can clearly distinguish between truth and propaganda, and will not be deceived by baseless claims.