GOVERNOR IDRIS’ MIXED APPROACH TO GOVERNANCE
GOVERNOR IDRIS’ MIXED APPROACH TO GOVERNANCE
Kebbi State is no stranger to complex and sophisticated politics. To govern this dynamic state requires more than charisma; it demands deep sociopolitical mastery and a pragmatic grasp of socioeconomic realities. Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has emerged as a leader who embodies both, weaving politics and development into a single, effective strategy that is rapidly reshaping Kebbi’s political landscape and developmental trajectory.
In a state once defined by fragmented interests and rivalries, Governor Idris has achieved what many thought impossible: unity. Today, all Kebbi senators, legislators, and major political stakeholders are firmly in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former governors who once stood on different political lines now speak with one voice. Elections that once tested the party’s strength are now won seamlessly, reflecting a politics of representation, inclusiveness, and acceptability.
This new sense of belonging has left no major stakeholder out of the equation. As one political observer put it:“In Kebbi today, everyone that matters has a seat at the table of decisions making that transform the lives of the common man.”
That is why analysts argue that the once-ambitious former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, may have lost political relevance, with 2027 looking like a closed road for him.
But politics is only one side of Governor Nasir Idris’ mixed approach. On the other is a clear, tangible commitment to socioeconomic transformation that cuts across all 21 local government areas of Kebbi, rural and urban alike.
The results in just 20 months are staggering. In education, 1,954 schools have either been built or renovated, with 336 new schools constructed and 1,618 renovated. Teachers now earn wages aligned with national benchmarks, with the state implementing the ₦70,000 minimum wage categories.
On infrastructure, the administration has embarked on massive projects, including the dualization of the Birnin Kebbi–Ambursa Road, the construction of the Birnin Kebbi Ultra-Modern Motor Park, rehabilitation of Birnin Kebbi city roads and Yauri township roads, the Koko-Mahuta-Dabai Road linking seven LGAs in Kebbi South, bridge repairs on Bunza–Dakingari Road, and culverts along Birnin Kebbi–Makera Road.
Healthcare delivery has seen the renovation of Argungu General Hospital, rehabilitation of health centers, and the expansion of medical facilities across the state. In public institutions, the government has overseen the construction of the State Ultra-Modern Secretariat in Gwadangaji, the remodeling and furnishing of the Government House, and the expansion of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency. Other key projects include the construction of a fuel dump at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport and the dualization of Argungu’s Old Bypass Road.
Governor Idris has also prioritized building strategic international partnerships. By engaging with donor agencies and development partners, Kebbi is not only attracting new funding but also embedding itself into global development conversations.
The “Nasir Idris formula” is clear: politics without rancor, governance without neglect, and development without bias. His administration has combined inclusiveness in politics with an aggressive rollout of life-changing projects, creating a blend of stability and growth.
Zayyad I. Muhammad, Abuja
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Kebbi State is no stranger to complex and sophisticated politics. To govern this dynamic state requires more than charisma; it demands deep sociopolitical mastery and a pragmatic grasp of socioeconomic
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