Governor Atiku Bagudu on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of about N500 million to more than 4,000 beneficiaries under the KB-CARES programme.
The APC on Sunday said it has fulfilled most of the campaign promises made to the people of Jigawa since 2015 and solicited more support.
Mr Bagudu has approved the release of N2.57 billion for payment of two years’ leave grants for state, local governments and local education authorities staff.
The event was witnessed by the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and his vice-presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima.
The mob had mounted blockades on highways in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, to protest alleged arbitrary arrest and confiscation of their motorcycles by the FRSC.
Hisbah has helped reduce alcoholism and prostitution in Kebbi, according to justice minister Abubakar Malami.
He said if Nigerians united on a genuine cause, they would triumph over evil-minded people despite the insecurity in parts of the country.
Governor Atiku Bagudu’s government says it spent N19 billion to construct and renovate classrooms in Kebbi.
A village head said residents collectively resisted the armed bandits but were overpowered.
APC claimed that Governor Atiku Bagudu’s good governance facilitated the mass defection of the PDP members.
