Why I Never Fought Bagudu – Kebbi Ex-Deputy Governor

• Former Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Colonel Ismaila Yombe, praises cooperation and respect with ex-governor Atiku Bagudu during their service
• Yombe credits his military discipline for smoothly following Bagudu’s instructions, leading to successful governance in Kebbi State

Colonel Ismaila Yombe (retd), former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, has stated that he respected his former principal, former governor Atiku Bagudu and that they never engaged in any political feud while serving the state.

Yombe stated that he also used his military background of discipline and following Bagudu’s orders to the letter, which paid off in his government service.

This was revealed in an exclusive interview with Trust TV’s Daily Politics by the ex-deputy governor.

He said;

I was guided by the constitutional right of the governor. He would give instructions on what I should do and I would confidently do it.

That helped me to remain within the bounds as prescribed by the constitution. And of course, I used my military background of high discipline, resisting anything that would result in some misunderstanding.

So we had no problem whatsoever throughout our service as governor and deputy governor of Kebbi State.

The retired colonel added there were some down moments while in office, but he resolved to stay put after the analysis of the prevailing situation.

Yes, there was a time I almost did that (the time I almost gave up), but I refused after analysing the prevailing situation.

That was when I decided to support the fighting people (soldiers) with some form of transportation that would provide better security than they have now. It immediately played the magic.

Kano suspends fee increment by private schools

Kano State Government on Sunday suspended school fees increment by all private schools (primary and secondary) in the state.

The Special Adviser to Kano State Governor, on Private Schools, Baba Abubakar Umar, who disclosed this over the weekend, also said the sale of books and uniforms by the schools has been put on hold.

Umar called on parents to report any school that is asking them for fee increments.

He said the government will not allow any school to increase school fees unilaterally.