Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has commended the charitable gesture of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to people of the state, urging him to continue his assistance to the less privileges in the state.

Idris said this while receiving Malami at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday upon his return to the state after eight years service in the administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari.

The governor said the former AGF has rendered tremendous assistance to orphans, widows, and reduced the level of poverty and suffering in the life of the vulnerable in Kebbi State.

He also appealed to him to continue with his NGOs and Khadimiya Foundation as a way of reaching out to the less privilege in Kebbi communities.

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Governor Idris said: “My life in politics cannot be completed without mentioning the name of the former minister. He contributed to the position I am now. I really thanked him and I will continue to pray for him.

“You have performed wonderfully well. Insha Allah you will continue to progress and succeed in life.”

Speaking, Malami expressed appreciation over the warm reception organised in his honoured by the state government.

“I really thank the people of the state for supporting the administration of former President Buhari who permited me to work with him for eight years,” the former AGF said.

The Star