Kebbi most peaceful state – Okorocha

Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, has described Kebbi as the “most peaceful state in the history of Nigeria.” Okorocha made the statement yesterday in Birnin Kebbi, when he led members of the Forum on a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Bashir. “Kebbi state has track record of being a peaceful state since its creation,” he said, and commended Governor Abubakar Bagudu and the people of the state for boosting the production of rice and wheat. He expressed satisfaction that Kebbi had placed Nigeria’s name on the map of countries in the world producing rice. Okorocha said members of the Forum were in state to hold their meeting billed to commence yesterday. He said the meeting would deliberate on the various challenges facing the country and seek ways of assisting the federal government to come out with policies that would have positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. Th e chairman commended Bagudu for his eff orts to revive country’s economy through agriculture. He urged the people of the state to continue to support Bagudu’s administration to enable them enjoy the dividends of democracy. He thanked the emir and the Council for their contributions to the development of the state and country. In his remarks, the emir said he always consulted other traditional rulers before approving policies that would aff ect the lives of his people. He thanked the governors for the visit and urged them to continue to implement policies that would benefi t the people. (NAN)