Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has given each of the four First Class Emirs in the state a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Presenting keys to the vehicles to the emirs in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, October 2, Governor Idris said the aim was in recognition of their role as facilitators of peace, security and development in the society.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional rulers are the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar.
Others are the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad-Mera; the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi; and the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Sami.
The Nation confirmed the report in its publication on Wednesday.
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has declared Friday, August 30, as a public holiday for civil servants in the state.
Governor Idris announced the development in a statement through the commissioner for establishment, pension and training, Auwal Manu-Dogondaji.
According to Manu-Dogondaji, the development was to allow the people of the state to prepare for the local government election scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
