Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has distributed SUVs to members of the State House of Assembly.
Idris, who announced this in a social media post, said his gesture should be seen as “a symbol of our commitment to serving the people of Kebbi State diligently”.
“I am honored to fulfill my promise by distributing 24 First Class Toyota Jeeps to the dedicated members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly for their official engagements.
“Today, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, I personally presented these vehicles, expressing gratitude for the Assembly’s cooperation and understanding. The harmonious working relationship between the Executive Arm and the Assembly has been paramount. In the spirit of collaboration, I joined the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Ankwe, in a test drive of the Jeep allocated to him.”
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However, some social media users described it as mispriority amid nationwide hardship.
Below are some tweets:
Public money for “first class” luxury while the people God has allowed to be under you are dying of hunger.
In this hardship?!
How many tractors would this buy?
How many schools?
How many hospitals?
How many drugs?
How much food?
Why do you people do this?!
Why?— naijaPatriot (@jollynony) March 6, 2024
Same Kebbi, often overlooked, heavily dependent on FAAC funds from the federal government.
Its indigenes are rarely heard in prosperous endeavors. Always between 32-36 in rankings that depict poverty and low standard of living
This state barely generates 9billion annually in…
— Khal Bussie (@iam_bussie) March 6, 2024
First class Toyota Jeeps to politicians but 2 cups of tuwo for the ordinary citizens.
That’s Nigeria for you !— Chinonso🗨 (@nohrix) March 6, 2024
First class Toyota Jeeps to politicians but 2 cups of tuwo for the ordinary citizens.
That’s Nigeria for you !— Chinonso🗨 (@nohrix) March 6, 2024
What promises have you fulfilled to the masses 😭?
— المصطف (@Almusterphaa) March 5, 2024
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