From John Bassey, Kebbi
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), joined his fellow Northwest governors in Hadejia, Jigawa State, for the commissioning of landmark projects executed by the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, said Governor Idris commended Governor Namadi for his visionary leadership and commitment to delivering impactful projects that directly improve the lives of the people.
The projects were inaugurated on Monday by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Among the projects commissioned were the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Future Academy, the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic, and the National Community Food Bank.
Speaking at the ceremony, the First Lady described the projects as strategic interventions aimed at youth empowerment, improved healthcare delivery, and the fight against child malnutrition.
She explained that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Future Academy and the state-of-the-art healthcare facility were facilitated by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, as part of efforts to deepen digital innovation and expand access to quality healthcare across the country.
Senator Tinubu applauded NITDA’s investment in digital infrastructure, noting that the academy would equip young Nigerians with digital skills needed to compete in the global economy while providing innovative solutions to local challenges.
She also launched the National Community Food Bank Programme, an initiative of her office under the Renewed Hope Initiative, designed to combat child malnutrition by providing nutritious food to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under the age of six.
The First Lady disclosed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed her to champion the campaign against child malnutrition following alarming national statistics, stressing that intervention should begin during pregnancy rather than after children become severely malnourished.
According to her, Community Food Banks will be established across the country, particularly within Primary Healthcare Centres, to ensure vulnerable mothers and children have easy access to nutritious food.
She further revealed that the Dangote Group had committed food items worth N20 billion to the programme, while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited would construct Food Bank facilities nationwide at a cost of N30 billion.
Senator Tinubu also announced a personal donation of N500 million to support the initiative, alongside contributions from other organisations, including the Bank of Agriculture.
In his remarks, the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, described the projects as landmark investments that would accelerate digital transformation, strengthen healthcare delivery, and create greater opportunities for young people in the state.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by governors from the Northwest, federal ministers, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, development partners, and other distinguished guests.
