Kebbi Gov, Idris Swears In 26 Commissioners

Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State, on Friday, swore in 26 commissioners and members of the state executive council.

Naija News reports that the swearing-in of the commissioners was held today at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.

While urging the new commissioners to keep to the expectations of the electorate and live up to their assigned responsibilities, Governor Idris warned that any of the commissioners that failed to discharge their responsibilities would be removed.

He directed the new commissioners to go to their respective ministries and commence work immediately for the betterment of the people of the state.

He said their appointments were based on their track records and service to the state and enjoined them to mingle with the people in their respective local governments so as to know their needs and challenges for the government to tackle.

“I want you to cooperate with the government to ensure the success of this administration,” he said.

Makinde Approves Car Loan For Oyo Primary School Teachers

Meanwhile, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in Oyo State.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo.

He said the state government approved the car loan as a form of palliative to the teachers. Dairo explained further that the loan would be disbursed to all Oyo primary school teachers in tranches to cushion the effects of the economic crisis.

The public officeholder said Governor Makinde has since warned that there should be no favouritism in the disbursement of the loan.

The coordinating director advised the beneficiaries to use the loan for the intended purpose. The facility, which is to be granted by financial institutions, is to be redeemed within 40 months, he said.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed, has expressed readiness to work with all stakeholders in the education sector.

The commissioner gave the assurance when he paid a visit to the Directorate of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board on Thursday, Naija News understands.

Abdulwaheed said the state government would, in due course, recruit more teachers into the basic education sub-sector.

He added that the government would ensure the training of staff for all-round success, according to Dairo.