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Kebbi Politician Commends Governor Nasir Idris’ Achievements, Urges Opponents to Play Politics with Decorum

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A Kebbi politician and head of Kebbi residents living in Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Musa Jega, has commended the robust achievements recorded by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State since he assumed office over two years ago.

Ahmad Musa Jega made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.

He listed the achievements as follows:

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101 Selected Projects / Pro-Active Policies of His Excellency Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu)
1. Koko Dabai Road – N87,000,000,000 – Ongoing
2. Yauri Township Roads with drainages – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
3. Argungu Dualisation with Drainages and Solar Street Light – N5,600,000,000 – Ongoing
4. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Tripolization, Dualisation, Renovation and Street Light – N12,500,000,000 – Completed
5. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Solar Street Light – N2,000,000,000 – Completed
6. Badariya Kola Junction Township Roads – N2,100,000,000 – Ongoing
7. Completion of School of Nursing and Midwifery Ambursa – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
8. Fuel dump at Ambursa airport – N450,000,000 – Completed
9. Airport to Ambursa Road Asphalt – N1,000,000,000 – 60% Completion
10. Birnin Kebbi Mega School – 60% Completion
11. Yauri Mega School – 60% Completion
12. Argungu Mega School – 80% Completion
13. Zuru Mega School – Ongoing
14. Completion and Upgrading of Kebbi State Ultra Modern Secretariat with the furniture – N18,000,000,000 – Completed
15. 2024 Hajj Operation Sponsoring and Welfare to pilgrims – N3,000,000,000 – Completed
29. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,750,000,000 – Completed
30. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,200,000,000 – Ongoing
31. Financial support to various organizations across the state (NBA, NFA, Market Association, Nigerian Legion, ANAN, ICAN, etc.) – N1,800,000,000 – Completed
32. Kaura Cares disbursement of financial support to youth and women about 65,000 each – N6,500,000,000 – Completed
33. Upgrading, Renovation, Modification and Construction of 316 Mosques Across the State under Ministry of Religious Affairs – N3,600,000,000 – Completed
34. Provision of solar light to 125 district headquarters central mosques – N312,000,000 – Completed
35. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Gwandu Palace – Completed
36. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Argungu Palace – Completed
37. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Yauri Palace – Completed
38. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Zuru Palace – Completed
39. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Gwandu – N350,000,000 – Completed
40. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Argungu – N350,000,000 – Completed
47. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 350 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2024 – N16,800,000,000 – Completed
48. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 400 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2025 – N19,200,000,000 – Completed
49. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2024 to peasant farmers across the state about 400 trailers – N10,800,000,000 – Completed
50. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2025 to peasant farmers across the state about 450 trailers – N12,150,000,000 – Completed
51. Procurement and distribution of farming implements (e.g. power tillers, sprayers, water pump machines, pesticide and insecticide) – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
52. Provision of solar pumping machine and CNG pumping machine held at Suru Town in a Programme called KADAGE 2024 – N2,500,000,000 – Completed
53. Provision of 1000 brand new motorcycles to vigilante – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
54. Purchase and distribution of 21 Hilux brand new to Local Government – N2,100,000,000 – Completed
55. Purchase and distribution of 21 brand new Toyota Hiace Bus 18-Seater to 21 Local Governments – N1,900,000,000 – Completed
44. Mass wedding for 600 couples first batch 2024 with provision of furniture’s and cash donation – N800,000,000 – Completed
45. Completion and Upgrading of Veterinary Hospital with modern equipment – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
46. Upgrading and promotion of our cultural heritage (Gwandu Emirate Cultural and International Horse Racing, Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, Uhola at Zuru and Rigata at Yauri) – N2,700,000,000 – Completed
47. Upgrading of Ministry of Justice with modern equipment and access to internet/E-journal library – Completed
48. Upgrading of Ministry of Finance with modern equipment and access to internet facility – Completed
49. Upgrading of Ministry of Solid Minerals with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
50. Upgrading of Ministry of Religious Affairs with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
51. Upgrading of Ministry of Transport with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
52. Establishment of Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction – Completed
53. Establishment of Ministry of Rural Electrification – Completed
54. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2023 – Completed
70. Dualisation 3.5 km road with drainage and solar light – N3,500,000,000 – Ongoing
71. Construction of 3 No. Bridges across the State under Ministry of Works – N3,700,000,000 – Completed
72. Upgrading and renovation of Kebbi State Printing Press – Ongoing
73. Establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy – Completed
74. Construction of 50 market stalls across the state through Fadama II – Completed
75. Construction of 100 modern VIP toilets across the state through Fadama II – Completed
76. Construction of 60 feeder roads across the state through Fadama III – Completed
77. Provision of 1000 motorcycles free through Fadama III – Completed
78. Employment of 500 extension workers monthly through KEDCO – Completed
79. Remodeling of Central Motor Park Birnin Kebbi – Completed
80. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Argungu with modern equipment – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
81. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Augie – Completed
82. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Arewa – Completed
83. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Bunza – Completed
84. Upgrading and renovation of Fati Lami Maternity Hospital – Completed
56. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2025 – Ongoing
57. Paying of WAEC to all students 2023 – Completed
58. Paying of WAEC to all students 2024 – Completed
59. Paying of WAEC to all students 2025 – Completed
60. Sponsoring of overseas students to study medicine, pharmacy and engineering about 250 yearly – Ongoing
61. Automatic employment to all our graduating Medical Students and Recruitment of Doctors with bridging of gap between Federal Government Doctors and State Government Doctors – Ongoing
62. Automatic employment to all our graduating Nursing/Midwifery Students – Ongoing
63. Observing of all state government casual staff into permanent employment – Completed
64. Sponsoring of National Qur’anic Recitation competition – Completed
65. Provision of 50 motorized boreholes across the state powered by solar – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
66. Construction of Dr. Nasir Idris Road at Makerar Gandu with Solar Light and Drainages – Completed
67. Construction of 12 New Modern Roundabouts at Birnin Kebbi Metropolis – Completed
85. Provision of sport wears to 21 LGA of Kebbi State – N500,000,000 – Completed
86. Recruitment of 2000 teachers – Completed
87. Increasing of secondary school feeding from 180m to 300m monthly – N2,700,000,000 per year – Ongoing yearly
88. Renovation of 303 Secondary Schools in Kebbi State through AGILE Programme – Completed
89. NANAS Foundation provides Medical Outreach/Financial Support to more than 5000 beneficiaries yearly – N800,000,000 – Completed
90. Nasara Initiative Foundation provides Financial Support, Education Support and Guidance and Counselling to general public yearly – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
91. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2023 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
92. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2024 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
93. Renovation and remodeling of government house/provision of furniture’s – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
94. Provision of brand new 65 Toyota Hilux to security agencies – N7,800,000,000 – Completed
95. SUBEB 2023 Project about 1360 classrooms renovated, provision of school furniture’s and learning materials – N6,800,000,000 – Completed
96. SUBEB 2024 Project about 180 primary and junior secondary schools constructed, renovated, and upgrading of junior secondary school to senior secondary school with the provision of motorized – N7,300,000,000 – Completed
97. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2023 – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
98. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2024 – N2,300,000,000 – Completed
99. Financial support to vulnerable and people with special needs – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
100. Operational vehicles to SUBEB – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
101. Construction of Ribah to Maga road – Completed

Jega further urged political opponents in Kebbi State to play politics with decorum, as Governor Nasir Idris is dedicated to making the state one of the citadels of development in the Northwest, Northern region, and Nigeria in general.

Ahmad Jega added that no governor in the Northwestern part of Nigeria has achieved as much as Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.

 

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Tinubu Replaces Tuggar with Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down ahead of his anticipated political move toward the 2027 elections.

Tinubu also nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate confirmation.

These were contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday.

According to him, the changes are intended to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic posture and align foreign policy with the administration’s economic priorities.

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“These adjustments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy architecture for greater efficiency, strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships,” the statement read.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a veteran diplomat and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, is expected to take over leadership of Nigeria’s external relations at a time when the administration is focusing on economic diplomacy, regional stability, and expanded international cooperation.

The presidency, in the same statement, emphasized her experience in international affairs, noting:

“Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu brings decades of diplomatic experience and a deep understanding of Nigeria’s engagement with the global community,” the statement read.

Enikanolaiye, who previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations, is a career diplomat with postings in several international capitals including Addis Ababa, London, Ottawa, Belgrade, and New Delhi.

The statement further described his nomination as part of efforts to strengthen continuity within Nigeria’s foreign service:

“Ambassador Enikanolaiye’s extensive experience across multiple diplomatic missions will support Nigeria’s evolving foreign policy objectives,” the statement added.

Tinubu congratulated both appointees and urged them to prioritize national interest, enhance economic diplomacy, and ensure improved welfare for Nigerians abroad.

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Senate Committee Warns Against Misinformation Over NNPC Funds Probe

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The Senate Committee investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has cautioned social media users and influencers against spreading false information about its ongoing probe.

The warning was issued during a committee sitting, where lawmakers stressed the importance of accurate reporting and public discourse as the investigation continues.

Chairman of the committee, Senator Ahmad Wadada, made the remarks while presiding over a session attended by former Chief Financial Officer of the NNPC, Umar Ajiya. Wadada emphasized that the committee’s work is focused on uncovering facts and should not be misrepresented by unverified claims circulating online.

According to Wadada, the committee’s investigation spans financial activities from 2012 to the present, a timeline that does not fully overlap with Ajiya’s tenure. He noted that the appearance of the former CFO was part of efforts to clarify specific financial records and transactions presented to the panel for review.

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The committee commended Ajiya for honoring its invitation and cooperating with lawmakers. Members provided him with relevant documents during the session and requested detailed explanations to aid their understanding of the financial matters under scrutiny. The panel also indicated that it would carefully review all submissions before determining the next steps regarding its final report.

Reiterating its stance, the committee stressed that it has not accused any individual of theft or misappropriation of public funds. Wadada said that the investigation remains a fact-finding exercise and urged the public to refrain from drawing premature conclusions or assigning blame without evidence.

The lawmakers further issued a strong warning to social media handlers, urging them to desist from peddling falsehoods that could mislead the public or undermine the integrity of the investigative process.

They emphasized that misinformation could erode trust in public institutions and distract from the committee’s mandate.

In addition, the committee confirmed that it has sent formal communications to other key officials who have yet to appear before it, including former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kyari, and senior executive Bala Wunti. The panel warned that failure to honor its invitation could attract further legislative action as the probe progresses.

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Senate Confirms Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, describing him as “a square peg in a square hole.”

The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, which cleared the nominee after a brief screening process.

Presenting the report, Chairman of the committee, Adetokunbo Abiru, told the chamber that Yuguda was qualified for the position based on his extensive experience and in line with Section 8(1) of the CBN Act.

According to him, the nominee demonstrated strong financial and monetary expertise during his screening earlier in the day and had no petitions against him.

He said the committee found him suitable and urged the Senate to confirm his nomination as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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The motion for confirmation was seconded by Danjuma Goje, who declared, “President Bola Tinubu made the right choice on the appointment.”

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, subsequently put the question to a voice vote, with lawmakers overwhelmingly endorsing the nomination.

In his remarks after the approval, Akpabio described Yuguda as “a square peg in a square hole” and commended Bola Tinubu for what he termed a fitting appointment.

Earlier, the nominee was spared detailed questioning during his appearance before the committee, as lawmakers invoked the “take a bow and go” tradition.

Although Abiru had initially indicated interest in subjecting Yuguda to questions on monetary and fiscal policy, the move was halted by Osita Izunaso, who moved a motion to dispense with the exercise.

The motion, seconded by Sarafadeen Alli, was based on Yuguda’s prior engagements with the Senate.

Izunaso argued that the nominee was already well known to lawmakers, having been screened multiple times for key positions, including Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission and roles within the apex bank.

He said, “Mr Chairman and Distinguished colleagues, in line with our tradition, the nominee before us for the position of Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is well known to us, having screened him three different times in the past for some other very important positions like Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and member of the monetary control of CBN.

“Personally, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, I had close interaction with Mr Yuguda as DG SEC and found him eminently suitable for the position of Deputy Governor of CBN nominated by President Tinubu,” he said.

Yuguda’s confirmation comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership at the Central Bank and deepen confidence in Nigeria’s monetary policy framework.

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