The Kebbi State Governor-elect, Dr Nasiru Idris, has collected his certificate of return, he promised to complete all projects not completed by the administration of his predecessor, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Idris made the pledge while he and his deputy, Abubakar Tafida were collecting their certificates of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Birnin Kebbi.
He said he was ready to turn the economy of the state around and ensure that farmers in the troubled southern part of the state return to their farms after he was sworn-in. He also promised to ensure that the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, is given a face-lift.
“Today is a great day for me because Kebbi is making history. I want to thank people of the state for believing in me and our party, APC, I promise that the mandate given to me would not be in vain and I will fulfill all promise made,” he said.
Idris was declared the winner on Sunday by the Returning Officer for Kebbi State, Yusuf Saidu in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Idris polled a total of 409,225 votes to beat his close rival of the Peoples Democratic Party, Maj-Gen. Aminu Bande (rtd.) who garnered 360,940 votes.
