Despite Kebbi State being one of the poorest states in Nigeria, Nasir Idris, the governor has recently purchased new SUVs for traditional rulers, including emirs, as well as lawmakers and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
According to a report by Nairametrics, Kebbi is one of Nigeria’s poorest states. Despite the fact, the state governor has announced the purchase of new SUVs for each of the four first-class emirs in the state.
Governor Nasir Idris, on Wednesday, gave each of the emirs a Toyota Land Cruiser, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Idris presented the vehicles’ keys to the emirs in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The NAN report did not indicate if the governor disclosed the cost of the vehicles and why his state was prioritising such amidst the cost of living crisis that has seen food prices rise to unprecedented levels, over 200 per cent increase in some cases.
Idris said the aim of the car gift was to recognise the traditional rulers’ role as facilitators of peace, security and development in the society.
“Your Royal Highnesses, my administration recognises the importance of all institutions,” he was quoted as saying by NAN.
However, the action of the Kebbi governor is not unique; many other state governments and the federal government have taken similar actions amidst the economic crisis.
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