The Besse community in Koko-Besse Local Govenrment Area of Kebbi State has commended Gov. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for appointing the immediate past Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Mohammed Bande as the new District Head of Besse
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande was elected President of the 74th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on 4th June 2019.
He is a reputable Professor and a renowned Diplomat.
The community gave the commendation on Tuesday when a high -powered delegation led by Alhaji Muhammadu Usman , Baraden DutsinMari paid a thank-you visit to Governor Idris at Government House,Birnin Kebbi
The leader of delegation, Baraden Dutsinmari told the Governor that they were in Government House to express their appreciation to the Governor for giving the final approval for bestowing the title to Professor Tijjani Bande.
He commended the Governor in having faith on the ability of Prof Bande, the new District Head of Besse to deliver.
The District Head of Dutsinmari who is also the Baraden Dutsinmari used the opportunity to request the governor for more developmental projects in his domain particularly on education.
Also speaking,Professor
Abubakar Abdullahi Bagudo, Bande’s ally,friend and subordinate, said at the epochal event that they have to commend the people’s Governor for deeming it to confer the highly revered position on the prolific core academician.
Bagudo said that Bande is an International statesman whose ascension unto the throne of his forebears would be a good omen to the district, Kebbi State and Nigeria in general.
He added that the enviable and invaluable gesture by Dr. Idris would spur Bande to use his wealth of experience and retinue of local and international contacts to bring more development to his domain and the state.
Bagudo happily recalled that Bande was never found wanting when he managed the human and material resources of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto when he held sway as its Vice-Chancellor.
He added that Bande repeated the same feat at NIPSS, Kuru, Plateuea State as its Director-Ganeral.
“He also diligently,selflessly and tirelessly worked to project the positve image of Nigeria at UN,”the don added.
Bagudo said that Bande would be fair, just, equitable and accessible to all as the new District Head of Besse.
Responding, Governor Nasir Idris also described Bande as a relative and friend, saying, “it is a good development and I must felicitate him.
“He is a man whose penchant and passion for the development of Kebbi State and Nigeria are unequaled.
“The composition of this high-powered delegation is a testament to the pedigree of Prof. Bande as a man of an national and international standing.”
While describing Bande as the right choice for the job, added that himself, the community and Kebbi State would not regret the action.
The Kauran Gwandu also promised to sustain the current trajectory of development of his administration in spite of some peculiar formidable challenges.
Dr. Idris vowed, “Our government belongs to the people and we will continue to work for them not minding whose ox is gored.”
He also said that the Government would address the dilapidated Koko-Besse,Zaria Kala Kala Road in the area among other projects.
