Kebbi Public Enlightenment and Orientation

07/06/2026

GOV NASIR IDRIS COMMENDS UNICEF AS KEBBI RECIEVES THERAPEUTIC FOOD SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN KEBBI

Press Release

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 10,500 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Kebbi State Government to strengthen the treatment of children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in eleven Local Government Areas identified as the most affected by malnutrition in the state.

Speaking during the rollout of the intervention in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Sokoto, represented by the Nutrition Officer, Alhaji Isah Ibrahim, described the initiative as a timely response to the growing challenge of child malnutrition.

He noted that the intervention is aimed at saving the lives of thousands of children under the age of five who are battling severe acute malnutrition across the affected communities.

The UNICEF representative disclosed that findings from the 2025 SMART Survey and IPC-AMN analysis revealed that Kebbi State recorded a stunting rate of 40.9 percent and a wasting rate of 11.3 percent.

He further stated that projections indicate approximately 130,000 children under the age of five may suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition in 2026 if urgent and sustained measures are not implemented.

He explained that sixty-one Primary Health Care Centres across the eleven most affected Local Government Areas have been selected to implement the first phase of the programme.

According to him, the 10,500 cartons of RUTF already delivered will provide immediate treatment for thousands of vulnerable children and contribute significantly to reducing child mortality associated with malnutrition.

Alhaji Isah Ibrahim stressed the need for accountability, proper monitoring, and sustained government commitment. He emphasized that the therapeutic food must reach the intended beneficiaries without diversion, warning that the supplies are strictly meant for children diagnosed with Severe Acute Malnutrition.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Noma, commended UNICEF for its continued support to the health sector. He described RUTF as a proven, life-saving intervention capable of restoring the health of malnourished children and improving nutrition outcomes across the state.

Also speaking, the Director of Clinical Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jibril Labbo Gwandu, who represented the Commissioner for Health, acknowledged the remarkable support being provided by development partners.

He noted that recent SMART Survey findings reflected improvements in key nutrition indicators as a result of investments made by the administration of Governor Nasir Idris in the health sector, while emphasizing the need for continued interventions in the most affected communities.

Dr. Gwandu assured UNICEF and other partners that the donated commodities would be properly safeguarded and judiciously utilized for the benefit of vulnerable children. He disclosed that the selected health facilities across the eleven Local Government Areas would ensure efficient distribution and treatment services for affected children.

Governor Nasir Idris, while receiving the donation, expressed profound appreciation to UNICEF for its prompt humanitarian intervention.

He stated that the gesture aligns perfectly with his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery, nutrition, education, water and sanitation services, as well as food security across Kebbi State.

The Governor reaffirmed the readiness of his administration to provide the necessary counterpart support to expand the programme and strengthen efforts aimed at eliminating child malnutrition.

He further commended health workers for their dedication and directed security agencies to take firm action against anyone found diverting or illegally selling the therapeutic food.

The Governor recalled that the state government recently distributed 20,000 packs of Kunun Lahiya worth N140 million to 10,000 children across the 21 Local Government Areas,reaffirming his administration’s determination to work closely with development partners to address malnutrition and improve the wellbeing of children throughout Kebbi State.

Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kebbi State
6/6/2026

06/06/2026

One of the biggest challenges in most parts of northern Nigeria today is banditry. For too long, banditry has thrived in parts of northwestern Nigeria, as bandits exploit the weak coordination, local complicity, and the fear they have ruthlessly injected in vulnerable communities. In Kebbi State, however, Governor Nasir Idris has shown extraordinary determination to decisively end the era of reactive response.

One of the biggest challenges in most parts of northern Nigeria today is banditry. For too long, banditry has thrived in parts of northwestern Nigeria, as bandi

04/06/2026

Two Committees On Distribution of Materials & Cash To IDPs Submit Reports to KBSG

Two committees set up by the Kebbi state government on distribution of materials to victims of banditry and distribution of cash to Internally Displaced Persons in parts of the state have submitted their reports.

The reports were presented to the Deputy Governor of Kebbi state Senator Abubakar Umar Tafida shortly after an Executive Council meeting which took place today.

The two Committees headed by the Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Empowerment, Alhaji Muhammadu Hamidu Jarkuka were the Committee on the distribution of materials to victims of banditry in Ngaski, Yauri, Shanga and Koko and the Committee on the distribution of cash to internally displaced persons in Bagudo Local Government.

Speaking while submitting the two reports, Alhaji Jarkuka stated that the Kebbi state government set up the two committees in order to offer succor and support to victims of banditry in parts of the state as a way of demonstrating care and by identifying with the tribulations of the vulnerable people of the state.

He remarked that the people targeted have all benefited from the assistance, explaining that the intention was to reduce hardship faced by the victims while efforts have been redoubled by the government to prevent future occurrence of the attacks.

Receiving the report, the Deputy Governor congratulated the committee for a job well done. He said the two reports will be looked into with a view to ensuring that government continues to offer critical assistance where necessary.

He assured that no one individual or persons in need are left to their initiative in the face of challenges. Efforts, Senator Umar further stated are on to deal with perpetrators of criminality where ever they may be hiding in the state.

He called on the people of the state to continue to support the Nasir Idris government as it seeks to restore peace and stability to all parts of the state.

Signed:
Ahmed Hussaini Aliyu,
Media Aide To Commissioner of Information and Culture, Kebbi state.
June 4, 2026

04/06/2026

Gov. Idris Inspects Roads Damaged by Heavy Rain in Dandi LGA

Press Release

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, on Thursday inspected roads damaged by heavy rainfall in Dandi Local Government Area.

The affected roads include the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, which links Fana town to adjoining communities.

At the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road, the member representing the area in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Suleiman Fana, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, briefed the Governor on the extent of the damage caused by the rainfall.

The Commissioner for Works recommended the construction of additional culverts and other civil engineering structures to restore the road and prevent future erosion.

Governor Idris, accompanied by Ambassador Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari and other government officials, inspected the affected roads and assured residents of the government’s commitment to addressing the situation promptly.

Earlier, the Governor and his entourage visited Kamba town, where they paid a condolence visit to the residence of the former Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Samaila Abdulmumin Kamba, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Fatima Abdulmumin, who recently passed away.

The late Hajiya Fatima, aged 65, is survived by nine children and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA), Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor
4/6/ 2026

04/06/2026

I have read Bello Abdullahi's lengthy rebuttal to my article, "Three Years of Positive Delivery: How Governor Nasir Idris Turned Governance to Revolution" Like many contemporary critiques, it is elegantly written, generously seasoned with sarcasm, and determined to substitute cynicism for balance.

I sincerely don't have an idea who Bello Abdullahi truly is, but in this weather of highly charged political atmosphere, it is common to see the writings of

04/06/2026

FACTS OVER FLOURISH: A RESPONSE TO BELLO ABDULLAHI'S SORRY FLOW OF SENTIMENT

I sincerely don't have an idea who Bello Abdullahi truly is, but in this weather of highly charged political atmosphere, it is common to see the writings of faceless people covering every available space on social and print media.

I have read Bello Abdullahi's lengthy rebuttal to my article, "Three Years of Positive Delivery: How Governor Nasir Idris Turned Governance to Revolution" Like many contemporary critiques, it is elegantly written, generously seasoned with sarcasm, and determined to substitute cynicism for balance.

Yet, for all its literary ambition, it suffers from a fundamental weakness: it attacks the language of progress while carefully avoiding the substance of progress itself.

Mr. Abdullahi insists that my article was a press release masquerading as analysis. That is his prerogative. What he has not done, however, is disprove the central argument I made—that Governor Nasir Idris's administration has delivered measurable and visible improvements across critical sectors of Kebbi State within three years.

The people of Kebbi do not experience governance through essays or social media commentary. They experience it through roads they drive on, schools their children attend, healthcare facilities they access, agricultural support they receive, and the security and stability they enjoy in their communities.

Those realities can not be dismissed simply because a critic finds the word "revolution" too generous.

My critic appears preoccupied with terminology. He argues that a revolution must fundamentally reorder society and transform institutions beyond recognition. That may satisfy an academic definition, but governance is ultimately judged by impact, not semantics.

When a government expands infrastructure, strengthens public institutions, improves access to education, supports agriculture, empowers communities, and restores confidence in public administration, citizens are entitled to regard such progress as transformative.

Words do not build roads. Policies do.

Nor do I claim to speak for every citizen in Kebbi State. No responsible commentator can. But it is disingenuous to suggest that public approval is entirely imaginary. The administration's projects are not hidden documents locked away in government archives. They exist in towns, villages, schools, hospitals, and communities across the state.

The people who benefit from them are not fictional characters invented for a newspaper column.

On education, Mr. Bello attempts to reduce an entire sector to examination rankings. This is perhaps the weakest part of his argument.

Education reform is not measured solely by WAEC or NECO statistics. It is measured by investments in learning infrastructure, teacher welfare, classroom expansion, educational materials, enrollment rates, and long-term capacity building.

No serious education expert would suggest that examination outcomes alone define the quality of a system.

Indeed, the very fact that discussions about educational performance are now taking place demonstrates that efforts are being made to improve standards. Reform is a process, not a magic wand.

My critic also devotes considerable attention to WAEC rankings, correctly noting that WAEC does not officially rank states. On that point, there is no disagreement. Neither my article nor this administration's achievements depend on fictional league tables.

The real issue is whether investments are being made to improve educational outcomes. The answer is yes.

Healthcare receives similar treatment in the rebuttal. The existence of challenges in some facilities is presented as evidence against progress across the sector. This is a curious standard.

By that logic, no government anywhere in Nigeria could claim success in healthcare until every clinic is perfect and every challenge eliminated. Where is the honesty in your position?

Governance does not operate in absolutes. It operates through continuous improvement.

The fact that some facilities still require intervention does not negate the numerous investments and reforms undertaken across the state. It simply demonstrates that development is an ongoing process.

The criticism of support for traditional institutions is equally misplaced, if not unfortunate. This is basically because of their role as custodians of our cultures and traditions , and the huge influence which they have on our lives.

Traditional rulers remain vital partners in governance, community engagement, conflict resolution, and social stability throughout northern Nigeria. Supporting them is not an alternative to development; it is part of a broader strategy for effective governance.

A government can strengthen traditional institutions while simultaneously investing in healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. These objectives are not mutually exclusive.

Perhaps most revealing is the attempt to cast suspicion on the administration's financial management without presenting evidence of wrongdoing.

Questions about contracts, procurement, and spending are legitimate in any democracy. But questions are not proof. Speculation is not evidence.

If there are allegations of misconduct, they should be supported with facts. Otherwise, they remain little more than insinuations designed to create doubt where evidence is absent.

The same pattern emerges in the discussion of political opposition. According to Mr. Abdullahi, critics may be silent because of intimidation, media control, or state power.

Again, no evidence is provided.

The possibility that many citizens genuinely appreciate the direction of the administration appears entirely unacceptable to him. Every expression of public approval must, in his view, be explained away as coercion, propaganda, or manipulation.

Such reasoning says more about the critic than it does about the government.

Democracy thrives on debate. Criticism is essential. Governments must be questioned and held accountable.

But accountability also demands intellectual honesty.

It requires acknowledging achievements where they exist, just as it requires identifying shortcomings where they remain.

My article did not claim that Kebbi State has become paradise. No serious observer would make such a claim. What it argued was that Governor Nasir Idris has, within three years, demonstrated a clear commitment to development, institutional improvement, and responsive governance.

That argument remains intact.

Critics are free to challenge it. They are free to dislike the language I use. They are free to demand more progress, faster reforms, and better outcomes.

What they can not do is erase visible achievements simply because those achievements complicate a preferred narrative.

The people of Kebbi are capable of making their own judgments. They do not require professional pessimists hired to interpret reality on their behalf.

In the end, history will not be written by adjectives, whether flattering or hostile. It will be written by facts.

On the facts, Governor Nasir Idris' administration has a record it can confidently defend. It is focused on providing more dividends of democracy and moving Kebbi state forward until it reaches the desired destination.

Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali
Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment and Orientation to the Kebbi State Governor

01/06/2026

Cikkakiyar Fira ta musamman tare da S.A Public Enlightenment and Orientation Kebbi state. Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali Akan wayarda kan Al-umma Akan Ayyukan Alherin Maigirma Governor Comr Dr. Nasir idris Kauran Gwandu cikin shakara Ukku.

29/05/2026

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From time , and in all nations and circumstances, politics is often a marketplace of promises. Elections are won on grand declarations, lofty ambitions, and car

29/05/2026

THREE YEARS OF POSITIVE DELIVERY: HOW GOVERNOR NASIR IDRIS TURNED GOVERNANCE TO REVOLUTION

By Ibrahim A Jombali

From time , and in all nations and circumstances, politics is often a marketplace of promises. Elections are won on grand declarations, lofty ambitions, and carefully crafted slogans. Yet, the true test of leadership begins after the applause fades and the campaign banners come down. It is in the hard, unglamorous, and genuine business of governing that leaders either validate their promises or become prisoners of them. In this case , many leaders have been found wanting as they swallow their own vomit in hard betrayal of their people and failure of their mandate.

Three years into office, Kauran Gwandu's administration has offered a compelling answer to that test.

What distinguishes successful governments from ordinary ones is not merely their intentions but their capacity to convert public resources into public value. By that measure, the administration has emerged as one of the most consequential in the state's recent history, steadily transforming governance from a conversation into a visible reality of a leadership that is completely resolute in making some difference.

Across the state, development is no longer an abstract concept discussed in policy documents; it is increasingly becoming a lived experience. Roads that once symbolised neglect now facilitate commerce and connectivity and, to a very large extent, security on the roads. Communities that spent years on the margins of development are witnessing the arrival of critical infrastructure. Investments in healthcare, education, agriculture, and social welfare are gradually reshaping both economic opportunities and quality of life as small businesses spring and spread in the communities.

The significance of these achievements extends beyond the projects themselves. They represent a governing philosophy that understands development not as political theatre but as the primary obligation of public office. Kaura has continued to make huge patriotic statements with his laudable projects.

Naturally and in many democracies, opposition parties thrive when governments fail to deliver. They gain traction by highlighting unmet expectations, exposing policy weaknesses, and amplifying public dissatisfaction. That is how democratic accountability is supposed to work. It is the challenge that propels the government in power to brace up and deliver on its promises.

Yet performance has a way of altering political equations.

As the administration's record has expanded, much of the opposition's criticism has struggled to gain resonance among citizens increasingly focused on tangible outcomes. The political debate has shifted from speculation about what the government intends to do to discussions about what it has already accomplished. Such is the hallmark and character of a capacitated leadership.

This is not because opposition voices have disappeared. Rather, it is because infrastructure, social investment, and economic interventions have become powerful political arguments in their own right and have consequently weakened the muscles of the opposition's negative propaganda machinery.

The administration's greatest advantage has not been noise making; no, it has been evidence, empirical evidence.

In kebbi state today, while political rivals often concentrated on daily controversies, the government invested its energy in long-term projects. While critics sought momentum through confrontation, the administration pursued momentum through implementation. The result is a growing body of achievements that citizens can see, use, and evaluate for themselves.

Governor Idris' approach represents an important lesson in governance: public trust is not sustained by political communication alone. It is sustained by visible improvements in people's lives.

For many residents across the Central, North , and Southern Senatorial zones , the past three years have demonstrated a government determined to justify the confidence heavily reposed in it. Farmers have benefited from renewed attention to agricultural productivity. Young people have encountered expanded opportunities for empowerment and participation. Communities have experienced improvements in basic services that were once considered distant aspirations, and ignorance is given a hot chase by the education revolution now sweeping across the state.

The visible cumulative effect is significant. Development, when consistently pursued, generates its own political legitimacy.

Three years after assuming office, the Kauran Gwandu administration is steadily constructing a legacy defined less by political drama and more by measurable outcomes. The administration has not merely managed the affairs of government; it has sought to redefine, redirect, and intentionally rejuvenate the trajectory of the state towards growth, inclusion, and modernisation.

It goes without saying that history ultimately reserves its highest praise for leaders who leave institutions stronger, communities better served, and opportunities more widely shared than they found them.

By that standard, Kauran Gwandu's first three years offer much for supporters to celebrate and much for observers to study.

The enduring lesson is straightforward: in politics, criticism may command attention, but performance commands conviction. When citizens begin to experience the benefits of governance firsthand, development itself becomes the most persuasive political language of all.

As it is often said, good and genuine leaders are known by their actions of patriotism, selflessness, commitment, dedication, compassion, and responsiveness. In three years, Nasir Idris has done more than noise making. He has changed the narratives completely by showing the people that positive transformation and change are possible in a few years. It only requires patriotic and focused leadership equipped with the vision and energy to make things happen.

As the administration's roles into its final year of the first mandate, the citizens are poised to see a rising momentum in more developmental projects throughout the state. Such positive expectations happen only when you have a true leader at the helm of affairs.

Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali
Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment and Orientation to the Kebbi State Governor

28/05/2026

WATCH KEBBI RISING : REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF KAURAN GWANDU

Tune in to the following TV channels to watch a special documentary highlighting the remarkable achievements of the Kauran Gwandu-led administration as it marks its 3rd Anniversary on 29th May, 2026.

1. KBTV – 8:00 PM
2. Third Eye Africa– 8:30 PM
3. NTA – 10:00 PM

Also airing on Channels TV on 31st May, 2026.