Kebbi Governor Gets 2025 Best Performing Governor Of The Year Award

By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum

 B/Kebbi 

The Lens Africa Television Present Best Performing Governor Of The Year 2025 Award To The Kebbi State Governor Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris 

The lens Africa Television has conferred another prestigious Best performing Governor of the Year 2025 Award to the Kebbi State Governor Comrade Dr Nasir Idris.

The Award which was presented by the Lens Africa TV was attended by the Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Public Enlightenment and Orientation Hon Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali and the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor Alh. Ahmed Idris and was held at the Water Crest Hotel Ikeja, Lagos State.

The Peestigious Golden Award was in recognition of his exceptional performance in reforming the agriculture sector, strengthening infrastructure, and improving security across the state.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Kebbi State Governor, Ibrahim Abubakar Jambali said that the award shows the good work of the Kebbi State Governor which he has been doing to the good people of Kebbi State

" I have the honor to stand before you today on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency Dr Comrade Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu)to accept this award recognizing him as the Best Governor in Agriculture, Health, Infrastructure, Empowerment, and Security" he added.

He described the award as a recognition in both humbling and significant.  adding that It affirms a clear political choice made by this administration: that governance must be people-centered, results-driven, and firmly rooted in equity, inclusion, and long-term development.

From the onset, the Governor made a deliberate commitment to agriculture as a strategic economic priority—not as subsistence activity, but as a driver of food security, employment, and industrial growth. By supporting farmers, expanding access to inputs, and strengthening agricultural value chains, this administration has positioned agriculture as a pillar of economic resilience.

He added that in the healthcare, the guiding principle has been simple but firm: good governance must protect human life. Investments in health infrastructure, personnel, and service delivery reflect a political will to strengthen public institutions and ensure that quality healthcare is not a privilege for the few, but a right for all.

"Our approach to infrastructure development has been strategic and intentional. Roads, public facilities, and critical infrastructure projects are not undertaken for symbolism, but to unlock economic opportunities, connect communities, and lay a durable foundation for sustainable growth" he said.

The Governor’s agenda on empowerment reflects a deep understanding of demographics and responsibility. Youths and women are not treated as political slogans, but as partners in progress. Through targeted empowerment programs, skills development, and enterprise support, this administration continues to invest in human capital as the true wealth of the state.

On security, the Governor has maintained a firm position: known to have provided more than one hundred brand new Toyota Hilux to various security agencies in the state and more than 2000 motorcycles to vigilante groups and other security personnel.

He further stated that there can be no development without safety, and no safety without collaboration. By strengthening institutional coordination, supporting security agencies, and engaging communities, this administration remains resolute in protecting lives, property, and democratic stability.

He also pointed out that the award is not claimed as a personal victory. It is a validation of a governing philosophy anchored on service, accountability, and performance, asding that It also belongs to the people of Kebbi state whose trust and mandate continue to guide every policy decision.

"His Excellency receives this honor as encouragement to stay the course, deepen reforms, and remain steadfast in delivering good governance with courage and integrity" he said.

He then thank the organizers for this recognition and assure them of their  continued commitment to leadership that delivers real, measurable impact.

Other recipients across various award categories included the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, High Chief Dr. Mrs. Oluwole Modupe; the Jomibolun of Ondo Kingdom; and Ambassador Dr. Olushola Olagunju, among others.

Highlights of the awards ceremony included colourful cultural performances that thrilled guests in attendance.