The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, started giving out over N12 billion worth of various grains as Ramadan assistance to people on Thursday.
9,900 bags of rice and 9,500 bags of grains will be given to teachers from the Ramadan assistance. 4,000 bags of rice and 3,400 bags of grains will go to the state's ministries, departments, and agencies, while 1,000 bags of rice and 1,000 bags of grains will go to Islamic scholars, among others.
The governor mentioned that the state government fully funded the distribution of Ramadan assistance and reassured residents that more assistance was expected from the Federal Government.
During the launch of the activity in Birnin Kebbi, Idris warned that any government official caught interfering with the distribution process would face serious consequences.
He stated, “We have started receiving shipments from them.
An indication of good leadership is for leaders to fulfill their duties.
“As a teacher and a union member, my government doesn't owe workers their salaries, retirement benefits, or death benefits. Out of fairness and generosity, I have directed the payment of this month's workers' salaries starting today, and I have already approved the payment of the 2023/2024 leave grant for all employees.
“Workers are my main focus, and teachers are crucial to me, so it's important to take all necessary measures to safeguard their interests.”
