The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, met with President Bola Ahmad Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday to address the state’s lingering security concerns and development initiatives. The meeting followed a recent incident in which 24 schoolgirls were abducted from a secondary school in Maga by armed bandits, but were later safely released due to swift action by the authorities.

According to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on New Media, Aliyu Bandado, Dr. Idris expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for the federal government’s prompt response to the abduction. The Governor provided a detailed briefing on the ongoing insecurity in parts of Kebbi State, outlining measures being implemented to protect citizens and highlighting priority development projects in agriculture, education, and healthcare.

The discussion also focused on collaborative efforts to combat insecurity, including enhanced intelligence sharing, rapid response strategies, and joint operations between state and federal security agencies. President Tinubu commended Governor Idris’s proactive approach to security management and assured him of continued federal government support to accelerate progress in Kebbi State.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, who accompanied the Governor. The federal government’s support is expected to play a crucial role in addressing the security challenges and development initiatives in Kebbi State. The collaboration between the state and federal governments aims to strengthen security measures and promote economic growth in the region.

The recent abduction and safe release of the schoolgirls has highlighted the need for sustained efforts to combat insecurity in the state. The meeting between Governor Idris and President Tinubu demonstrates the commitment of both the state and federal governments to addressing the security concerns and promoting development in Kebbi State. With the federal government’s support, the state is expected to make significant progress in enhancing security and promoting economic growth.