The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has declared support for the administration of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, pledging to work with him in advancing the state’s development agenda.
The CSOs, led by their Chairman, Ibrahim Ngaski, paid a solidarity visit to the Governor at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where they condemned negative campaigns targeted at the administration.
Ngaski stressed that Kebbi’s image must not be dragged into disrepute, noting that the coalition was committed to engaging constructively with government for the progress of the state.
Responding, Governor Idris spoke with emotion, saying he was deeply concerned that falsehoods and smear campaigns from the opposition could discourage investors and mislead the people. “The opposition is not being fair to the people of Kebbi. Their unwarranted and sponsored negative reports can discourage investors. But I will not be distracted,” he said.
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The Governor went on to highlight key achievements of his administration, pointing to a $350 million Lithium Plant at Libata that will generate 45,000 jobs, and a $600 million cement factory at Maiyama expected to employ another 55,000 people.
He recalled inheriting widespread infrastructural decay on assumption of office in 2023 but said his government is working tirelessly to rebuild critical sectors.
On security, he described allegations that his government was importing mercenaries as “the height of irresponsibility,” stressing his longstanding commitment to fighting criminality across the North.
Governor Idris, visibly resolute, assured the CSOs that opposition attacks would not derail his mission. “It will not deter me.
As the Divinely Ordained Governor of Kebbi State, I remain unperturbed. I will stay focused and continue to execute projects that are beneficial to all our communities,” he affirmed.
