Nasir Idris, the Kebbi State Governor, has presented 24 brand-new Toyota Fortuner SUVs to members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly.
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Kebbi State House of Assembly, as reported by the Governor on X, where he commended the lawmakers for their diligence, he lauded the lawmakers on their diligence.
“I am honoured to fulfil my promise by distributing 24 First Class Toyota Jeeps to the dedicated members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly for their official engagements. Today, at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, I personally presented these vehicles, expressing gratitude for the Assembly’s cooperation and understanding.
The harmonious working relationship between the Executive Arm and the Assembly has been paramount. In the spirit of collaboration, I joined the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Ankwe, in a test drive of the Jeep allocated to him. Let this be a symbol of our commitment to serving the people of Kebbi State diligently.”
However, the distribution to Kebbi lawmakers has stirred concerns and tension online, with Nigerians calling out the government for incurring such expenses amid the current economic hardships involving naira devaluation and forex crisis. Some users on X lamented that the government was also not supporting local made-in-Nigeria vehicle manufacturers. The controversy surrounding the distribution has ignited discussions about fiscal responsibility and resource allocation in the face of economic challenges
Some Reactions from Social Media:
Public money for “first class” luxury while the people God has allowed to be under you are dying of hunger.
In this hardship?!
How many tractors would this buy?
How many schools?
How many hospitals?
How many drugs?
How much food?
Why do you people do this?!
Why?— naijaPatriot (@jollynony) March 6, 2024
Shameless man
— mr_robmichael pitied you and (@mr_robmichael) March 6, 2024
First class Toyota Jeeps to politicians but 2 cups of tuwo for the ordinary citizens.
That’s Nigeria for you !— Chinonso🗨 (@nohrix) March 6, 2024
Same Kebbi, often overlooked, heavily dependent on FAAC funds from the federal government.
Its indigenes are rarely heard in prosperous endeavors. Always between 32-36 in rankings that depict poverty and low standard of living
This state barely generates 9billion annually in…
— Khal Bussie (@iam_bussie) March 6, 2024
How much is the minimum wage in Kebbi state?
Are pensioners paid promptly?
What stopped you from purchasing made in Nigeria SUVs?
Why are politicians so heartless and wasteful in Nigeria?
I blame the poor masses who are not bold enough to take back their country.
— Olorogun~E (@OlorogunErnest) March 6, 2024
What is “first class” Toyotas?
— 𝑰𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒆𝒆𝒍 (@IsmaeelAhmedB) March 6, 2024
Are they made in Nigeria? If not, you ve just used Nigerians’ money to create jobs for Japanese and denied Nigerians same.
— Ọlacube HM (@olabodeoolajide) March 6, 2024
Pls temove that Dr. from your name .
Your mates are building IPP to powee their State…Building modern metro lines…modernising basic education institutions and granting State scholarships to university students…You are busy blowing up Billions on a poverrty stricken state…
— Genevieve Mbama 🕊X 💘 (@Gviev) March 6, 2024
What promises have you fulfilled to the masses 😭?
— المصطف (@Almusterphaa) March 5, 2024
Say it as it is Sir, you bribed them. Such misplaced priorities!!!
God I hate our politicians!!!😒— Engr. Mallam Nasiru, MNSE. – “Abou-l-banaat”👧💃🥰 (@Nasir1on1) March 5, 2024
Please find attached
– One of poorest states in Nigeria.
– Worst life expectancy.
– Worst overall quality of health.
– Huge rates of out of school children and child brides.
– Over 90% children under 5 multidimensionally poor.Nigerians are self-cursed with terrible leaders. pic.twitter.com/AGErUXG72i
— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) March 6, 2024
See your mate from the same North.
😏🥹 pic.twitter.com/MeWAhAxVtG— Ainà Dipo 🇳🇬 (@dipoaina1) March 6, 2024
Nothing consain ABOKI leaders with developing the lives of their people. 🤣
— SizZzle. 😎🇳🇬 (@n6oflife6) March 6, 2024
Oga, it’s morally and legally untoward to spend taxpayers money on this sort of frivolity. Kebbi State House of Assembly isn’t an arm of the Executive. Oga, your primary duty is to ensure that the lives and well-being of Nigerians in Kebbi are promoted and protected at all time.
— Victor Wolemonwu (@DrVic_Exotic) March 6, 2024
Did you say this is a commitment to serving the people ?!!!
I see the people of Kebbi are the ones these vehicles belongs to and not necessarily the legislators. Nigeria have a long way to go.
— DanielOsita_j 다니엘 오시타 แดเนียล โอซิตา (@Leedani7) March 6, 2024
For lawmakers who already owns different cars and luxury houses, politics in this country is a joke
— OMOTAYO Of Lagos 💥 (@Tee_Classiquem1) March 6, 2024
Should we tell people about the abject poverty level of people in Kebbi state?
— Khal Bussie (@iam_bussie) March 6, 2024
Nigerians know what to do when they are truly ready!
— Wilfred E. Orhue🫧 (@Fredolution_Now) March 6, 2024
These nitwits serve themselves and their greed instead of serving the people. They’re the perfect example of what leadership in a democracy should not be.
— Olaudah Equiano® (@RealOlaudah) March 6, 2024