The governor emphasized his administration's commitment to free and quality education, describing Kebbi as "an education state." The distributed materials include textbooks, exercise books, computers, vehicles, and motorcycles, aimed at strengthening teaching and learning in public schools.
Governor Idris highlighted his administration's achievements, including the renovation and furnishing of over 2,000 schools, the construction of mega schools, and the release of ₦2 billion to settle registration fees for indigenous students. He also announced the recruitment of 2,000 teachers as part of a broader employment drive.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to teachers' welfare, recalling his role in spearheading the national campaign to extend teachers' retirement age. To further raise the standard of education, professors of Kebbi origin have been appointed to chair Local Government Education Authorities.
The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Halima Bande, urged stakeholders to make effective use of the distributed items, while the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Garba Bena, reaffirmed the legislature's support for the governor's education policies.
The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Suleiman Khalid-Jega, described the gesture as unprecedented, highlighting notable achievements under the current administration, including the construction of over 1,000 classrooms and the provision of hardware and software tools to modernize education delivery.