The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Governor Nasir Idris has congratulated the Commissioner of Police incharge of Communication, Muhammed Bala Labbo, promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
Bala Labbo, serving at the Force Headquarters, an indigene of Birnin Kebbi local government, was among the Senior Police Officers recently promoted to their next ranks by the Police Service Commission.
In a congratulatory message, Governor Nasir described the promotion as a challenge to the promising Police Officer in the course of his career in the police force.
He observed that although the promotion was made at a time the country is being confronted by serious security challenges, the Governor expressed confidence in the professional ability and capacity of the new AIG to make impact-ful contribution to the relentless efforts being made by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in overcoming the unfortunate situation.
He prayed for Allah’s divine guidance and blessings for the AIG in the discharge of the responsibility in view of the sensitive nature position.
While assuring the support of the Government and people of Kebbi state, Governor Nasir requested for the cooperation and support of the AIG in strengthening the state government elaborated measures towards controlling the menace of armed banditry and other criminal activities.
Signed.
Abdullahi Idris Zuru,
Special Adviser,
Communication and Strategy.

Press Statement

His Excellency, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade (Dr) Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdullahi Idris-Zuru as Special Adviser to the governor on Communication and Strategy.

Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

The statement said that the appointment letter was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida.

While assuring that the appointment was purely based on merit, the statement said it expected the appointee to show total commitment, devotion, high sense of responsibility and professional capability in the discharge of his responsibility.

Abdullahi-Zuru is a seasoned journalists with requisite professional experience and competence.

The appointee started the practice of journalism in Sokoto with the defunct Concord Group of Newspapers as a State Correspondent in 1988.

He became the Chief Correspondent of the Newspapers in Katsina, Kebbi, Borno and Yobe States before he was appointed Assistant Bureau-Chief in-charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Abdullahi-Zuru was a News Editor in Daily Trust Newspapers before he moved to This day Newspapers and became the Regional Editor in Maiduguri.

He also served as Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Kebbi State Governor, Sen. Adamu Aliero and later at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Media Adviser.

Signed:

Ahmed Idris,
Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor
30/08/2024.

Nestlé Nigeria has announced the winners of the 2024 Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) Quiz Competition, with Oke-Ona United School, Ilugun Elega in Ogun State, and UBE Primary School Pasali in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) emerging victorious. These students demonstrated an outstanding grasp of healthy nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and sustainability, the core pillars of the N4HK initiative.

The N4HK initiative, aimed at helping 50 million children globally lead healthier lives by 2030, is Nestlé’s flagship program focused on fostering healthy habits from a young age. In Nigeria, the initiative includes a school-based nutrition education and environmental sustainability program that equips children with the knowledge to make better decisions about their nutrition and the environment. The program benefits 35 schools: 20 in Ogun State, 10 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and 5 in Lagos State. Introduced in 2020, the Nutrition Quiz is a crucial component of the N4HK program designed to enhance students’ recall and retention of the lessons learned.

A total of 135 children from Lagos, Ogun, and the FCT competed for the title of 2024 N4HK quiz champion, reinforcing the lessons taught and ensuring that children internalize the information in a memorable way.

At the Ogun State finals in Abeokuta, Oke-Ona United School, Ilugun Elega, secured first place, followed by St. Peters Primary School, Siun, in second, and China Nigeria Friendship School Igbesa, Ado-Odo, Ota in third. In the FCT, UBE Primary School Pasali emerged victorious, with Science Primary School (SPS) Abaji taking second place and Science Primary School Kwali securing third. All participating schools demonstrated remarkable understanding and dedication to healthy living principles.

The awards for the winning schools include a basketball court with player jerseys for first place, a desktop computer for second place, and a table tennis court with a complete kit for third place.

Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Lead at Nestlé Nigeria, emphasized the significance of the initiative: “By focusing on children’s health and well-being, Nestlé for Healthier Kids aims to create a lasting positive impact on future generations. Equipping children with healthy habits early on can have profound effects on individuals, families, and communities. We are incredibly proud of the students’ performance and their