The Kebbi State government says Women remained a formidable political weapon whose steadfastness and numerical strength during election remain decisive factors for victory in elections.
The executive Governor of the state Comrade Nasir Idris stated this on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) women leaders from the 225 electoral wards of the state.
He commended women for their active participation in politics and the political process, stressing that they remain the vanguard of society in fulfilling civic responsibilities.
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While assuring the women of his administration’s commitment to their welfare and empowerment, Governor Idris reiterated sustainance to he upliftment and wellbeing of women.
“Women are trustworthy and persevering. This is your government, please maintain the tempo of your support and loyalty. “He maintained.
The Governor, called on all women of voting age to go and register in the ongoing voter registration, while others should renew their voter’s cards which is of utmost importance in the electoral procedures.
In her remarks, the State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Aisha Gunabi, reaffirmed the loyalty and unflinching support of women across the 225 wards to the incumbent administration.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at the Command Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, in line with the directive of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).
The meeting, brought together representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), National Orientation Agency (NOA), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigerian Correctional Service, and other key stakeholders.
In his opening remarks, the State Commandant of NSCDC Abubakar Alkamawa, stated that CNAI protection is fundamental to national survival, sovereignty, and development.
He stressed the importance of synergy among security agencies, government institutions, and the private sector in ensuring the safety of vital installations such as pipelines, power installations, telecommunication systems, hospitals, schools, and government facilities.
Presentations were made by the Command’s 2iC, DCC Musa Muhammed, and the Head of CNAI Department, DCC Adepoju Florence Toyin, who both reiterated the Corps’ mandate as the lead agency for CNAI protection at the state level.
They also emphasized the need for coordination, intelligence sharing, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships in combating vandalism and sabotage.
Participants from sister agencies made valuable contributions, including calls for increased community involvement, sensitization campaigns, and technical measures such as protective wiring and installation of solar-powered lights around transformers to curb vandalism.
The Commandant commended the foresight of the ONSA and the commitment of stakeholders while assuring that the NSCDC remains resolute in its statutory responsibility of safeguarding critical assets and infrastructure across the state.