Kebbi to partner NIPSS Kuru as Idris promises aid, showcases cultural festivals
Kebbi to partner NIPSS Kuru as Idris promises aid, showcases cultural festivals
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has promised to assist the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, in the areas of security and cultural heritage.
Gov. Idris stated this on Tuesday while playing host to participants of Course 48 of NIPSS, who paid a courtesy visit on the governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team was led by a Director in the institution, Mr Nima Salman.
Addressing the participants, Gov. Idris, who appreciated their visit, said the state government was always ready to partner with NIPSS.
“Kebbi is always ready to partner with NIPSS, Kuru, for the development of our dear country, Nigeria. We would also like you to visit Zuru and Yauri to see the diversity of our cultural heritage before you leave the state,” he said.
According to Idris, apart from the famous Argungu Fishing Festival, Kebbi is also home to the Uhola Cultural Festival in Zuru, the Regatta in Yauri, and Hutongo in Gwandu Emirate.
He, however, granted all the requests of the team, including the construction of a flat at Kuru, and financial contribution to the security of the centre, among others.
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Gov. Idris commended the institute for being one of Nigeria’s most prestigious institutions, free of certificate forgery and for upholding high standards of membership.
Earlier, the team leader, Salman, explained that they were in the state to understudy the rich culture of the state, which “is part of the programme of the institute for every course set.”
She tendered all the requests of the Director-General of the institute, which include the construction of a flat at the institute, financial contribution to the security of NIPSS, attendance at the presentation of the report of Course 48, and the turbaning ceremony of Prof. Muhammadu Bande as the District Head of Besse.
Salman commended the state government for its hospitality to the team since arrival in the state.
