Kebbi State Government has begun the installation of solar powered street lights in the ancient city preparatory to the staging of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.
The beautification of the town is part of the ongoing urban renewal of the incumbent administration of Governor Nasir Idris.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hayatu Bawa Jega, in company of the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, monitored the progress of work in Argungu, Thursday.
Hayatu said Comrade Idris, gave the approval to convert the existing electric street lights into solar, as anti-dote to power outage.
“Already, the installation of solar street lights in the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, is a success story”,
“The government is now in Argungu in continuation of its urban renewal programme, a total of 282 poles are being calibrated to suit solar powered street lights”,
“The existing poles are stronger in structure which are being redesigned into solar-based for longevity”,
“After Argungu, the government will spread the modernisation programme to other urban centres of Kebbi”, Hayatu said.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, affirmed that, the Cardinal Objective on urban renewal of the present administration of Governor Nasir Idris, was to give cities proper facelift.
“The solar street lights being installed in Argungu will beautify the ancient town with illumination, promote social interaction and economic activities as well as enhance security of the area”,
“The government remains appreciative to the support of the people of Argungu, enjoy the scenery and protect the project from vandalisation”, the Commissioner said.
The inspection team visited the temporary workshop for calibration and conversion of the electric poles into solar powered, where both Commissioners expressed satisfaction about the standard and quality of work.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of Argungu Local Government, Hon. Aliyu Sani Gulma, expressed immense appreciation to Governor Nasir Idris for his love to the people of Argungu Emirate.
“We are happy about the installation of the solar powered street lights, less than two weeks when the governor promised to execute the project, it’s now a reality, we shall continue to pray for his success”,
“The local authorities are warning the people not to tamper with these lights, we must guard the project against vandalisation, report anybody attempting any act of misdemeanour”, Gulma advised.
