The Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has been commended for various development projects recorded in the state.
The commendation was made by the emir of Zuru Major-General (rtd) Muhammed Sani Sami, Gomo II, when he received the governor in his palace in Zuru. He also commended the Nigeria Army for chasing away bandits from his domain.
Governor Bagudu was in the palace for condolence visit over the death of the District Head of Ribah, Alhaji Garba Musa and Sarkin Malaman Zuru , Sheikh AbdulRahman Hamza Balarabe.
Gomo 11 appreciated Bagudu for the various development projects and empowerment to people and increased socio economic activities across Kebbi State. “Poverty in Kebbi is fast disappearing because of many good tidings you brought to Kebbi, the emir confessed.
‘”It is all over the news that investors and many important people come into the state because of your steadfastness . A lot of developmental projects are going on in Kebbi State, security is also improving, courtesy to your good effort.
” The Commanding Officer is hardworking, infact he is the best CO we have ever heard, I will be happy if he can be promoted, because he chased the bandits away’, the Emir said.
The Emir, who expressed deep appreciation to the governor for the condolence visit, described the death of late Sarkin Malaman Zuru as a big loss to the Emirate.
“The deceased, Sarkin Malamai was vastly educated, a significant scholar in the state and member of many committees in Zuru, he left a big vacuum in the Emirate .’and prayed for the late district head of Ribah.
Gomo also appreciated the governor for the construction of Gamji / Zaima road and appealed to the governor to intervene in order to ensure speedy completion of Koko – Zuru road.
Earlier, the Governor and his entourage were at the palace of the late district head of Ribah and residence of Sarkin Malaman Zuru to offer their condolences..
Governor Bagudu was accompanied by the Acting Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba Bena, former Special Adviser on Security, Rtd Major Garba Rabiu Kamba and Chairmen of Zuru, Fakai and Danko Wasagu local Government Councils, and other political leaders of the area.
