Story By Naseer AL-SIRAJDEEN, Minna
The Etsu Nupe, and Chairman,Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers,Alhaji (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar has lauded Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, for giving back to the less privilege and vulnerable in Nupe Kingdom, Niger State.
Alhaji Abubakar gave the commendation at the official unveiling of Ahmed Idris Foundation, held at Wadata palace in Bida local council of Niger State, on Thursday,12th September,2024.
The royal father stated that he was aware of numerous humanitarian gesture of Ahmed Idris, and expressed delight with his philanthropic nature,urging him to maintain the tempo.
The monarch admonished wealthy individuals especially from his kingdom to rally round less privileged in the society and support them so as to cushion the hardship being experienced by Nigerians.
Alhaji Abubakar who advised Nigerians to live peacefully with one another despite religious differences, saying all hands must be on deck to support leaders at all levels for the growth and development of the society.
In his remakes, Ahmed Idris hinted that as an indigene of the kingdom, he will not hesitate to contribute his quota to the growth of his people.
” Your Highness, when I was appointed as the Chief Press Secretary, I brought the official letter here to the palace to seek for your fatherly blessings, and you blessed it, and since that moment I have seen God favour in my atmosphere”.
” I promised not to let my people down at any capacity I find myself, adding that i will remain good ambassador of Nupe speaking people in Kebbi “Idris said.
The Chief Press Secretary used the opportunity to congratulate the Emir on behalf of the Governor, Dr.Nasir Idris, and the people of Kebbi State on his 21st year on the throne as the Emir, and his 72nd birthday anniversary.
Until his appointment, Idris was the Guardian Newspaper correspondent in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
He highlighted some of his humanitarian gestures to include, offered scholarships to children of less privilege,support petty women traders among others.
Highlights was the symbolic distribution of food items and cash to the beneficiaries.
