Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme in the state.
He made this known when he received a delegation of the World Bank Team and National Project Team, led by Mr. Shinsaku Nomura, Task Team Leader and Senior Economist, who paid him a courtesy visit at the in Birnin Kebbi.
Idris expressed dissatisfaction with the current level of AGILE’s progress in Kebbi State, saying he was not impressed, and reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to giving the education sector the attention it deserves.
He emphasized the need for judicious use of funds, particularly loan resources, underscoring his government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management.
He specifically condemned the secretive award of a ₦7.8 billion contract without the involvement of Kebbi-based companies, which led to the removal of some officials connected with the process.
In his remarks, Mr. Shinsaku Nomura, Task Team Leader and Senior Economist for the AGILE project, expressed gratitude to the Kebbi State Government for the warm hospitality extended to the team.
He appealed to the Governor to help expedite pending approval processes for payments, noting that delays have affected operations and preparations for the upcoming Implementation Support Mission in Abuja next week, which will involve all 18 participating states.
COV/ SANI DUTSINMA
