Etsu Nupe lauds Kebbi CPS for aid to widows, other vulnerable

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar, has lauded the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, for giving back to the less privileged and vulnerable in Nupe kingdom.

Alhaji Abubakar gave the commendation at the official unveiling of the 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 gestures by 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 around the less privileged in society and support them to cushion the hardships being experienced by Nigerians.

Alhaji Abubakar also advised Nigerians to live peacefully with one another irrespective of their religious differences, saying all hands must be on deck to support leaders at all levels for the growth and development of society.

In his remarks, the founder of the Ahmed Idris Foundation, who is also the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, hinted that as an indigene of the kingdom, he will not hesitate to contribute his quota to the growth of his people.

Idris’s words: “Your Highness, when I was appointed as the Chief Press Secretary, I brought the official letter here to the palace to seek your fatherly blessings, and you blessed it, and since that moment, I have seen God’s favour in my atmosphere.”

“I promise not to let my people down in any capacity I find myself, adding that I will remain a good ambassador of Nupe-speaking people in Kebbi,” Idris said.

The Chief Press Secretary used the opportunity to congratulate the Emir, on behalf of Governor 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 offering scholarships to children of the less privileged, supporting petty women traders, among others.

Highlights of the unveiling included the symbolic distribution of food items and cash to over 100 widows and vulnerable individuals.