By Adam Muhammad, Gusau
The Federal Government has assured quality and speedy execution of some projects that have direct bearing to Nigerians across the country.
This was made known by the Chief of Staff to the immediate past Speaker House of representatives and Chief of Staff to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Rt. Hon. Abdulhakeem Femi Gbajabiamila.
Hon. Gbajabiamila who was represented by Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji Gusau also his former Chief of Staff at the Annual Rigata Cultural Festival organised by Yauri Emirate in Kebbi State has said.
Rikiji who spoke through his media aide, Nasiru Usman Biyabiki in a statement in Gusau Thursday, maintained that the federal government is determined to strengthen the education sector to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians.
“I want to assure you that, the Federal College of Education (Technical) Yauri will soon take off and start academic activities, while Malando/Wara road rehabilitation will commence in earnest”. Gbajabiamila added.
Rikiji assured that the Federal Government will continue to partner with the Yauri Emirate Council and Kebbi State Government to develop Rigata festival so that it will conform to the taste of time.
According to him, the event is inline with the federal government’s policies and programmes of revival of cultural values, promoting understanding among communities as well as peace and stability.
The event hosted by the Emir of Yauri, Alhaji Dr Muhammad Zayyana was also attended by the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu).
“I stand here today to grace this occasion on behalf of the Special Guest of Honour, Mr President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Chief of Staff Rt. Hon. Abdulhakeem Femi Gbajabiamila (Sadaukin Yauri)”. Rikiji contended.
According to him, the Rigata cultural activity presents another unique platform and opportunity to the country at large to fully embrace the fact that governance and culture are integral requirements for national development especially in line with the renewed hope agenda of the President Asiwaju’s administration”, Rikiji explained.
“The 200-year-old annual event becoming an internationally recognized activity is serving as a source of galvanizing tradition with culture and thereby reinforcing economic mainstay that transforms into an excelled major source of economic stability for the state and the entire nation”.