Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has donated N18 million to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State branch to settle some debt incurred by the State Christian Pilgrims Affairs.
Governor Idris disclosed this while receiving the CAN leadership in the state led by its Chairman, Rev. Dr Ayuba Y Kanta on a courtesy at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
The donation was a sequel to debt incurred by the state pilgrims’ affairs committee.
Dr Idris also approved plots of land for the cemetery, while promising to support the association to construct a secretariat.
The Governor used the occasion to announce the appointment of Mr Joel Aiki, former Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Agriculture as his Special Adviser on Food and Nutrition.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Rev. Dr Ayuba Y Kanta commended the governor for his inclusiveness in governance.
“You have given the Christians enough political slots. This testifies to your commitment to carrying everybody along irrespective of tribe or religious affiliation, therefore, we thank you for the inclusive governance.
“We also appreciate your gigantic efforts in transforming the state, because work is spread across and is ongoing in the state.”
Kanta also lauded the governor for restoring prevailing peace, especially in the Southern part of the state, which hitherto, used to be a haven for kidnappers.
“Today, many people from the Southern part of the state have resettled in their ancestral homes, and given the relative peace being enjoyed, they have gone back to farms.
“Before, nobody was thinking of cultivating his/her farmland due to insecurity,” he said.
