KEBBI Updates

06/06/2025

30/05/2025

Da Dumi Dumi: An k**a daya daga cikin barayin da s**a haddasa rashin wuta a Kebbi

30/05/2025

The Executive Secretary, Kebbi State Commission for Persons with Disability made the disclosure at the just concluded 3-Day capacity building workshop on "Right-Based Approaches to Disability-Inclusive Development in Governance and Public Policy."

The Workshop supported by the World Bank brought participants from all Disability Unions, officials from Ministries Departments and Agencies, relevant Stakeholders, Civil Society Organizations as well as Media representative.

Addressing Newsmen shortly after the Workshop, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Comrade Abdullahi Usman assured readiness of the Commission to sustain the conduct of the sensitization workshop with the stakeholders as part of efforts to educate them on what Disability is all about and as well advocates inclusion of Persons with Disability in all affairs of Government.

Comrade Abdullahi who is also the National President of Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPID) appreciated the Kebbi State Government under the Leadership of Comrade Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) for signing into Law the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability Act 2024.

He said the development makes them feel high sense of belonging and energize them to contribute their quota to the development of the State and the country at large.

The Executive Secretary informed the gathering that there is ability in every disability while calling on the general public to desist from discrimination against Persons with Disability.

Comrade Abdullahi further called on all participants of the workshop to step down the knowledge learnt for the people know what Disability is all about and how to interact with Persons with Disability.

Also Speaking, the World Bank Consultant on Disability Inclusion, Mr Adebukola Adebayo said the Bank is committed to supporting Nigerian Government and other Developing Countries in Disability inclusion in all Government programs and activities.

Dr Adebukola recalled that in 2019 after the Federal Government signing of Disability Law, the Bank swing into supporting Nigerian Government to strengthen capacity of MDAs including the National Commission for Persons with Disability and stepdown to States for them to have capacity and implement Disability Law in Nigeria and States in General.

He said Kebbi was among the Six pilot states representing Northwest geopolitical zone and assured the Bank continued support to State Commissions to develop operational policies that will be used in implementing the Law.

He however called on the Commissions to develop a policy guidelines that will bring Disability inclusion in Education, Health, Transportation and many other sectors of Government.

The Consultant however called on the Government at all level to provide the needed resources in supporting Disability Commissions to realize their set objectives.

Highlight of the Workshop was the Lecture Presentations, Questions and Answers, Drama presentations, Group Work and Individual Test on what Disability is all about and how to promote Disability inclusion in all Government Sectors.

By Mansur Danjuma Sanchi
30/05/2025

19/05/2025

Gov. Idris appoints new LG Secretaries

Press Statement

His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the appointment of 21 Local Government Secretaries in the state.

This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

He listed the new secretaries to include; Muhammad Sani Aliero, Aliero LG, Zainab Hassan Kangiwa, Arewa LG, Lawali Target, Argungu LG, Dallatu Muhammad (NUT), Augie LG, Mohammed Usman Gawamba, Bagudo LG, Ahmed Magaji Zauro, Birnin Kebbi LG, Mohammed Umar Bunza, Bunza LG, Abdulkadir Mohammed Kamba, Dandi LG,

Others are; Rabi'u Bena, Danko Wasagu LG, Aliyu Abubakar, Fakai LG, Aliyu Shayau Dalijan, Gwandu LG, Sabi'u Dantani Jandutse, Jega LG, Umar Faruq Sama'ila, Kalgo LG, Suleiman Rabi'u Koko Besse LG, Buhari A. Bawa, Maiyama LG, Aliyu Mohammed Libata, Ngaski LG, Aliyu Umar Diri, Sakaba LG, Aminiu Muhammad Arzuka, Shanga LG, Abdullahi Kwakware, Suru LG, Nasiru G. Dantani, Yauri LG and AbdurRahman Manga, Zuru LG.

The SSG urged the newly appointed secretaries to work diligently towards the success of the present administration and the state at large.

Signed:

Ahmed Idris,
Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor

18/05/2025

Da Dumi Dumi: Yan bindiga sun tare hanyar Dan-Umaru zuwa Tumburku dake ƙasar Bena ta karamar hukumar Danko-Wasagu tun misalin 11am inda s**a sace matafiya 4.

Majiyar mu ta bayyana mana cewa kimanin Makwanni uku kenan jama'ar yankin ke cikin zaman dar-dar.

"Muna cikin tashi hankali fiye da wanda muka gani a baya, don haka muna neman dauki.daga gwamnati domin tallafawa jami'an vigilante da mobile police dake a garin" inji mazauni gari

17/05/2025

Gov. Idris approves over N3.5 Billion counterpart funds for UBE

Press release

Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has approved the release of Three Billion, Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million, Six Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Naira, Forty-Six Kobo (₦3,554,642,584.46) as the state’s counterpart funds for the 2024 Universal Basic Education (UBE) Matching Grant.

This was contained in a statement signed by Professor Sulaiman Khalid, Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and made available to newsmen on Tuesday.

According to him, the release of the funds by the State Government will enable Kebbi State Government to access equivalent amount from the Universal Basic Education Commission,thereby making the sum of Seven Billion, One Hundred and Nine million Two Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand,One Hundred and Sixty Eight - Naira, Ninety Two Kobo (₦7,109,285,168.92) available for another round of UBE Intervention projects.

The projects to be executed include the construction of new classrooms, renovation of dilapidated ones, supply of furniture, and installation of water and sanitation facilities in basic education (primary and junior secondary) schools across the state.

The funds will also be used to provide perimeter fencing, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment, agricultural education tools, and sports facilities to enhance teaching and learning in our school environments.

The Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for his unwavering support to the board and his consistent commitment to improving education service delivery in Kebbi State.

Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to the Governor
13/5/ 2025

10/05/2025

African Vaccination Week: World Health Organization (WHO) takes to the streets of Birnin Kebbi

Pictures by
Mansur Danjuma Senchi

10/05/2025

This was demonstrated through street rally organized by state office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency as part of efforts to celebrate African Vaccination Week 2025 themed " immunization for all is humanly possible".

The rally which kick-start at the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency down to Maternal Child Health Clinic (MCH) Nasarawa, Birnin Kebbi featured participation of people from all sectors of health, as well as the National President of the Joint National Association of People with Disability as well as his Members.

Addressing the gathering, the State Coordinator WHO Dr Nasiru Zurmi Bala highlighted the importance of vaccination as a remedy to preventable diseases like polio, malaria,measles, tuberculosis, meningitis and others.

The Coordinator who was represented by Mrs Mathias Ifeyinwa, WHO state M&E, noted that the vaccine have saved an estimated 154 Million lives over the past 50 years, reducing infant mortality by 40% and protecting people from morethan 30 deadly diseases across the World.

The Coordinator used the medium and called for stronger collaboration of all stakeholders and caregivers in supporting vaccination towards ensuring its continued progress, expand coverage and close immunity gap for a prosperous healthier society.

He further appealed to the State Government to increase domestic investment and secure sustainable immunization financing while appealing to communities to stand against misinformation and vaccines hesitancy.

Also Speaking, the State Commissioner of Health, Comrade Yunusa Musa Ismail assured State Government’s continued support to all forms of vaccination that will improve the healthier condition of the people.

Comrade Yunusa recalled that recently, Governor Nasir Idris in an effort to reduce Malaria spread across the State, approved Malaria Immunization into State routine immunizations.

He however thanked WHO, UNICEF and other partners for supporting the State while calling on all and sundry to support immunization as an alternative to diseases prevention.

In a remark, the National President of the Joint National Association of People with Disability, Comrade Abdullahi Usman who doubled as the Executive Secretary of the State Commission for people with Disability advocates decrease in number of people with disability by endorsing vaccination as the alternative solution.

Others who spoke at the event include Executive Secretary of the SPHCDA Abubakar Muhammad, Director Immunization and Disease Control, Junaidu Haliru Gwandu, representative of UNICEF as well as Polio Survivor Group (PSG) among others.

Mansur Danjuma Senchi

09/05/2025

Gov Idris approves over ₦1.1 billion for payment of Gratuities, Death benefits

Press release

The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the release of ₦1,138,177,993.11 for the payment of gratuities and death benefits.

This is contained in a statement signed by Rashidu Muhammad Bala on behalf of the Head of Service, Malami Shekare, TPL, on Thursday 8/5/2025 and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

The funds are targeted for state and contract staff, local government workers, and Local Government Education Authorities, LGEAs, employees who retired or passed away between 16th September and 15th December 2024.

A total of 459 beneficiaries will receive payments under this approved intervention, reflecting Governor Nasir Idris’ unwavering commitment to the welfare of retirees and the families of deceased workers in Kebbi State.

This compassionate act underscores the Governor’s dedication to fulfilling his promises and ensuring that those who have served the state are adequately catered for.

Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser ( SA) Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kebbi State
8/5/2025