Sultan Foundation Donates Furnitures To Kebbi State Government

Sultan Foundation Donates Furnitures To Kebbi State Government 

From Aminu Ibrahim Maru
The Sultan Foundation has secured the donation of school furniture worth N1.3 billion for Kebbi State. 

This was contained in a Press release made available to The Path , signed  by  Alhaji Yahaya Sarki ,the
Special Adviser (SA) Media and Publicity to Kebbi State Governor.


According with the statement, the furniture was formally presented to Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, at the Bulasa Warehouse, near Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

The presentation was made by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, in company of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammadu Mera.

 The Emir, who spoke on behalf of the Sultan, said the donation of 3,785 pieces of furniture was to complement the governor’s efforts in revitalizing the education sector in Kebbi State.

According to him, the items were procured with the support of an indigene of the state based in Atlanta, USA, Aminu Yaro, alongside some international partners.
He commended the Governor Nasir Idris for providing N196 million for the shipment and delivery of the items to Nigeria and the state. 

He also lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a N280 million duty waiver that allowed for the duty-free clearance of the furniture.

Responding, Governor Nasir Idris expressed  profound joy and gratitude for the gesture, describing it as a major boost to his administration’s commitment to improving education in Kebbi State.

“The Sultan Foundation is a highly reputable organization that reflects the esteemed stature of His Eminence both in Nigeria and beyond,” the governor said. 

“We are deeply grateful for your continuous support and leadership", he added.

Governor Idris recalled that the Foundation had previously donated medical supplies to the state, assuring that the  furniture would be judiciously utilized for the benefit of the people.

He also appealed to the Foundation to facilitate more such donations in the future, especially beds and beddings as well as other educational materials.

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