The Kebbi State Authorities has dismissed a circulating write-up by a gaggle identifed as “Involved Residents of Kebbi State,” describing the allegations against Governor Nasir Idris’ administration as false.
In an announcement on Sunday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, stated the publication was meant to misinform the general public and warp the administration’s document.
He stated allegations of decaying infrastructure and a worsening electrical energy state of affairs had been deceptive, noting that electrical energy provide within the state is beneath the Kaduna Electrical energy Distribution Firm, KEDCO.
“For readability, electrical energy provide is dealt with by KEDCO. The state authorities helps the corporate with N150 million month-to-month to enhance provide,” he stated.
The CPS additionally denied claims of a decline within the schooling sector, stating that the federal government had undertaken interventions comparable to classroom building, instructor recruitment and enlargement of the college feeding programme.
In line with the assertion, the administration has constructed and renovated school rooms, established new faculties, employed extra lecturers and elevated the college feeding funds. It additionally famous that lecturers’ minimal wage and retirement age had been reviewed.
On safety, the federal government stated elements of Kebbi South beforehand affected by banditry had recorded enchancment following assist to safety businesses, together with the availability of patrol automobiles, bikes and allowances.
The assertion added that the federal government is partaking companions to draw funding into agriculture, mining, well being and schooling.
Idris stated the allegations had been politically motivated.
