The Leadership Newspaper has named the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, as its Governor of the Year 2026, in recognition of his visionary, people-oriented and result-driven leadership since assuming office in 2023.
The recognition, was announced in the newspaper’s publication on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, highlighting Governor Idris’s outstanding contributions to the development and transformation of Kebbi State and his sustained commitment to improving the lives of the people.
According to the publication, Governor Idris has demonstrated remarkable commitment to good governance through far-reaching interventions across critical sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, security, civil service reforms, women’s empowerment and urban renewal.
The newspaper particularly acknowledged the administration’s sustained efforts to address critical development needs, strengthen public institutions, stimulate economic activities, create opportunities and improve the welfare of citizens across the state.
Since assuming office, the administration of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris has pursued an ambitious development agenda focused on accelerating socio-economic growth and delivering tangible benefits to the people of Kebbi State.
The administration has recorded significant interventions in the rehabilitation and construction of roads and other critical infrastructure, expansion of educational opportunities, improvement of healthcare delivery, agricultural development, workers’ welfare, urban renewal and other areas of human and capital development.
The recognition by Leadership Newspaper further underscores the growing national appreciation of Governor Idris’s leadership and the impact of his administration’s policies and programmes, particularly its emphasis on people-centred development, inclusive governance and sustainable progress.
The award, according to the publication, reflects the measurable impact of the administration’s development initiatives and its commitment to building a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future for the people of Kebbi State.
The Kebbi State Government appreciates Leadership Newspaper for the recognition and regards the honour as a further encouragement to remain focused and committed to delivering meaningful and impactful development to the people.
Governor Nasir Idris has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to sustain the momentum of development, consolidate the gains already recorded and implement more transformative programmes that will positively impact the lives of the people of Kebbi State.
You may recall that, last year, Governor Nasir Idris was also honoured with prestigious awards by Blueprint Newspaper and Lens TV in Lagos in recognition of his outstanding performance, visionary leadership and people-centred approach to governance.
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