From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, has endorsed Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for a second term in office, describing his administration as people-oriented and development-driven.
The royal father, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, made the endorsement on Saturday when the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Team paid a courtesy visit to his palace in Argungu.
The Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, said the team was on a nationwide tour to showcase the achievements of the Idris administration.
While noting that traditional rulers remain apolitical by virtue of their status, Emir Mera said it was important to acknowledge and appreciate leaders who were delivering tangible results.
“Sustainable development in a democratic dispensation can only be achieved if a track record of selfless service is used as a yardstick for electing political leaders.
“In fairness and without sentiment, our Governor is on course, considering the unprecedented development being witnessed in the state across infrastructure, education, security and economic empowerment programmes.
“Based on this visibly demonstrated commitment, the Governor deserves a second term for continuity,” the Emir said.
Emir Mera also commended the foresight behind the Governor’s Media Team tour, saying consistent public enlightenment was necessary to inform citizens about the government’s achievements.
“Blowing your trumpet must be consistent for public awareness,” he told the delegation.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, who led the team, said the visit was to pay homage and seek royal blessings in the effort to showcase the performance of Governor Nasir Idris and promote sustained development in the state.
The Emir prayed for God’s guidance for the team and urged them to maintain the tempo.
Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu also holds the traditional title of Jigon Kabin Argungu.
It would be recalled that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, recently described the establishment of the Governor’s Media Team as “a well-thought-out strategy, first of its kind among the states in the country.”
During the visit, the team also met with social media practitioners based in the Argungu Emirate, comprising representatives from Arewa, Dandi, Augie and Argungu Local Government Areas.
