Kebbi, Kogi Celebrate 33 Years Of Creation

By Ayodele Oni

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has thanked the people of the State for their unalloyed support for his administration urging them to sustain the tempo for rapid development of the State.

He made this known while rejoicing with the people of the state on the attainment of 33 years of statehood.

Kebbi State was created on August 27, 1991 during the reign of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida as president.

Also in Kogi State, created same time with Kebbi, the people were urged to be patient as they are in safe hand with the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

Governor Idris particularly

appreciated the traditional rulers in Kebbi state for their fatherly advice, support and consistent preaching for sustainable peace across the state.

The Governor appealed to the royal fathers not to relent in their efforts to foster unity, peace and development of the State.

He gave kudos to previous civil and military administrations of the state for their contributions that culminated to the growth and development of Kebbi State, “without which we wouldn’t have been where we are today.

“I want to use this medium to appreciate our former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Ibrahim Badamasi Babagida who in his own wisdom find it imperative to carve out Kebbi State out of old Sokoto State.

“There is no doubt that people of Kebbi State are now reaping the fruits of this wisdom, therefore, we are much grateful. We wish you long life, good health and God’s guidance.”

While preaching to the people to sustain the prevailing peace across the state, the governor clamoured for more support and cooperation to enable the present administration take the dividends of democracy to the door steps of electorate.

Idris reiterated his readiness to redouble efforts in executing more developmental projects across the state to give citizenry a sense of belonging.

In Kogi State, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Monday Anyebe stated this in a congratulatory message to the State Governor, Ahmed Ododo and the people of the state on the anniversary of Kogi at 33.

Anyebe commended the past leaders from military administration to date for the efforts to make the state stand tall among others in the country.

The Commissioner described the contribution of past leaders as impressive especially the growth and development of the state.

Anyebe commended the present administration of Governor Ododo for his fatherly roles and commitment to the progress and growth of the State.