Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, on Friday, met with President Bola Ahmad Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to discuss lingering security challenges and development initiatives in the state.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on New Media to the Governor, Aliyu Bandado, the governor expressed his gratitude to the President for the swift action that led to the safe release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, GGCS, Maga, last week by armed bandits.
During the meeting, the Governor provided a detailed briefing on ongoing insecurity in parts of Kebbi State and outlined measures being implemented to protect citizens. He also highlighted priority development projects across agriculture, education, and healthcare aimed at boosting overall state development.
The meeting also focused on proactive steps and federal collaboration to combat insecurity in the state, including strengthened intelligence sharing, rapid response strategies, and joint operations between state and federal security agencies.
President Tinubu commended Governor Idris’s proactive approach to security management and assured him of continued federal government support to accelerate progress in Kebbi State.
The governor was accompanied by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
