AGILE: Gov.Idris Fulfills Promise

Recall following the suspension of the activities of AGILE Project by former Governor Atiku Bagudu, this medium in the month of June,2023 publish a very lengthy article title: KEBBI STATE EDUCATION SECTOR AT VERGE OF COLLAPSE AS WORLD BANK SET TO DIVERT APPROVED FUND EARMARKED FOR KEBBI AGILE PROJECT TO SOKOTO STATE: AN OPEN APPEAL TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KEBBI STATE.

In the article numerous success story of AGILE Project in Kebbi State were featured, which include execution of one or more projects such as fencing, renovation of class room and students hostels, provision of laboratory equipment, boreholes among others in more than 400 Secondary Schools across Kebbi State. And therefore call for His Excellency Dr Nasiru Idris to intervene and restore the project.

Responding through an official rejoinder, issues on 26th June, 2023, Governor Idris said "In the prevailing circumstance, I am to affirm that the AGILE Project and it's operation has not been tempered with and AGILE as a programme is still substisting in Kebbi State..."

In fulfilling the above assertion, Press Secretary to His Excellency issues Press release announcing the reopening of AGILE Project in Kebbi State.

Below is the details press Statement from Kebbi Government House confirming the reopening of AGILE Project in Kebbi State:

Press release

GOVERNOR IDRIS ORDERS REOPENING OF AGILE PROJECT IN KEBBI STATE.

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) has lift the embargo placed on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in the state.

He insisted that no project in the state would suffer setback or be allowed to squander resources and public funds. 

Gov. Idris disclosed this after a high-powered level meeting with representatives from the national team that were in the state for a week visit with a view to resolving the challenges on the project, led by the National Project Coordinator, Hajiya Amina Buba Haruna. 

The governor highlighted key challenges that led to the suspension of some key project officers and closure of the project office, citing corrupt practices and insubordination, among many others as the causes.

He assured that anyone found wanting in squandering public resources will be meted with grieve consequences. 

Gov. Idris also insisted that project design in all interventions must fall in line with the needs of the state and beneficiaries.

The governor finally ordered the immediate resumption of the project implementation, with Aliyu Muhammad BK and Engr. Shehu Halilu, as the new State Coordinator and Component 1 Lead, respectively, while all other project staff remain.

The National Project Coordinator appreciated the governor for the quick action and assures him that her team will remain in the state until the project is back to order.

Those in attendance were Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, the Chief of Staff to the governor, Barr Attahiru Maccido, the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Halima Muhammad Bande.

Others were; Special Adviser to governor on International Donor Agencies, Hon (Dr) Usman Buhari Ali Gwandu, and the Acting Permanent Secretary, Basic and Secondary Education, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji Nayilwa.

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Signed:

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

Monday, 11th September 2023.