The Kebbi Forum of Special Advisers has donated 11 vehicles, eight motorcycles, and 7,000 wrappers of Atampa fabric to support Governor Nasir Idris’ re-election bid ahead of the 2027 elections.

The forum’s chairman, Zaiyanu Sanka, who is also the special adviser to the governor on pilgrims’ matters, presented the items at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on behalf of the forum on Tuesday.

Mr Sanka said the donation resulted from collective contributions by forum members, individuals and supporters from different council areas. He said that while some members contributed vehicles, others provided motorcycles, machinery, and cash; the cash contributions amounted to N7 million.

He thanked all contributors, particularly members of the forum, for their commitment and sacrifice in support of the governor’s leadership and political aspirations.

Mr Sanka commended Mr Idris for his leadership, guidance and encouragement, and solicited his support for an expanded grassroots political empowerment programme.

He said he would like to extend the vehicle distribution scheme to ward chairs of the All Progressives Congress across the state, if given the opportunity, to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and boost political mobilisation.

The chairman also appealed to the governor to consider special advisers who had yet to receive their furniture allowances so they could benefit from the administration’s welfare provisions.

Mr Idris thanked the forum and all who contributed, describing the donation as a remarkable demonstration of solidarity, unity and collective commitment.

The governor assured the donors that the items would be used judiciously to advance the interests of the people, stressing that every act of goodwill and support must ultimately translate into public benefit.

“Whatever you have brought, whether in terms of support, goodwill or welfare, is not meant to be kept. We will ensure that this goodwill reaches the people. I sincerely appreciate the support you have shown, and we pray that Almighty Allah rewards you abundantly,” he stated.

Mr Idris also assured contributors with outstanding entitlements that the government would take steps to ensure they received their legitimate dues.

“Whoever has not received their payment, particularly those who have contributed and demonstrated cooperation, God willing, we will ensure that they receive their rights. We have the necessary evidence to facilitate the payment,” he said.

The governor emphasised the importance of unity, collective participation and sustained grassroots engagement in strengthening the administration’s relationship with the people.

(NAN)