He said that his administration also recruited 2,000 qualified teachers.
Operatives of the Nigerian Army, NSCDC, DSS and vigilance groups conducted the operation.
The NUJ chairman in Kebbi said it was a noble gesture by the union to assist and accommodate the families of late journalists in the state.
Mrs Nasir-Idris said the effort was meant to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship.
This was announced in a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, on Monday.
Mr Idris said the approval came in a statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Yakubu Bala-Tafida.
Governor Nasir Idris, on Wednesday, assented to the N19,867,090,924:00 supplementary budget passed by the State House of Assembly.
“It has subjected Nigerians, especially the common citizens to hardship, hence, the move to alleviate their sufferings.
He said it occurred on Tuesday night when a rickety boat carried more than 100 rice farmers to Samanaji, a riverine community.
The governor’s wife said the anti-cancer campaign would yield more positive results if all tiers of government took it seriously.
