Kebbi Govt Constructs 336 New Schools,  Renovates 1,618 In 20 Months 

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Kebbi Govt Constructs 336 New Schools,  Renovates 1,618 In 20 Months

 

Kebbi State Government has constructed 336 new schools and renovated 1,618 the last 20 months, Governor Nasir Idris said on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.

He said while addressing APC delegates from 225 wards across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state that the intervention was part of government plan to make education accessible to all in the state.

Idris said he has also given priority to the welfare of teachers by raising their salaries three times within the period from N18,000 to N30,000, and now N70,000.

He added that the administration has raised the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65, and the service year from 35 to 40.

This, he said, was in addition to the payment of  NECO and WAEC fees under the government’s free education policy, as well as the registration fees for undergraduate students studying within and outside Nigeria.

He said with 1,954 new and renovated schools, and other interventions in the education sector, it is obvious that as a teacher himself, the education sector will continue to be his number one constituency.

“The people of Kebbi State should disregard any insinuations that I have neglected teachers,” he added.

“My administration has implemented the N18,000, N30,000, and N70,000 minimum wages for teachers and ensured that no teacher is owed salaries or emoluments.”

Idris said he has so far, fulfilled over 70% of his campaign promises, highlighting various projects either completed or  ongoing in Yauri, Gwandu, and Argungu Emirates.

He assured the people of Zuru Emirate that it was their turn to benefit from the government in the area of capital projects.

“Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, is being transformed into an enviable city at par with its contemporaries across the country,” he told the delegates, and them, and the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly for their support.

Dr. Idris announced a N135 million empowerment package for the delegates, with each receiving N120,000.

He said his administration would remain open to advises, continue to be transparent and honest in pursuing its development agenda.

Earlier, the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Kana-Zuru, commended the Governor for his leadership and informed the delegates of their retention as party representatives till 2027.

Speaking on behalf of the delegates, Malam Muhammad Dan-Sadi assured the Governor of their unwavering loyalty, describing him as their political pillar and rescuer.

A former Governor, Alhaji Saidu Dakingari, praised Dr Idris for fulfilling his campaign promises, disclosing that efforts were on to attract defectors from opposition parties.

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