From Maiharaji Altine
The Ebira People’s Association in Kebbi state has conferred an Award of Excellence to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state.
The award was part of events to mark the first ever Ebira people’s cultural display and award presentation ceremony which took place today at the Saffar Conference Hall in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi state capital.
Speaking at the well attended event, the President of the Association, Malam Suberu Asuku Iliyasu said the award to the Governor was well merited in view of the developmental strides and unity he has brought to Kebbi state since his assumption of office barely seven months ago.
He noted that non indigenes in Kebbi state have benefited a lot from the Nasir Idris led government, adding that this was demonstrated, in part, by appointment of non indigenes into sensitive positions in the state.
Kebbi state Commissioner of information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK who represented the governor at the occasion and received the award on his behalf, assured development and cultural Associations domiciled in Kebbi of their safety and involvement in efforts to reposition the state.
He thanked the Ebira People’s Association for finding the Governor fit for the award and called on other similar Associations to integrate themselves into the Kebbi mainstream society, by organizing cultural events and showcasing their values.
Present at the event were the Chief of Staff to the Governor Barrister Attahiru Maccido, Youth and Sports Development Commissioner Comrade Nura Fingilla, Bunun Gwandu Ibrahim Sarkin Kudu who represented the Emir of Gwandu Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, District Head of Ambursa Alhaji Isa Haruna Rashid and many others.
Ebira culture in many forms was richly on displays.
