The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, on Thursday inspected roads damaged by heavy rainfall in Dandi Local Government Area.
The affected roads include the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, which links Fana town to adjoining communities.
At the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road, the member representing the area in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Suleiman Fana, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, briefed the Governor on the extent of the damage caused by the rainfall.
The Commissioner for Works recommended the construction of additional culverts and other civil engineering structures to restore the road and prevent future erosion.
Governor Idris, accompanied by Ambassador Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari and other government officials, inspected the affected roads and assured residents of the government’s commitment to addressing the situation promptly.
Earlier, the Governor and his entourage visited Kamba town, where they paid a condolence visit to the residence of the former Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Samaila Abdulmumin Kamba, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Fatima Abdulmumin, who recently passed away.
The late Hajiya Fatima, aged 65, is survived by nine children and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA), Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor
4/6/ 2026