Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger says he is not breeding anaconda snakes in his farm and does not have a university in Ghana.
“I have no snakes in my farm and neither do I have a University in Ghana, the lies are by enemies of progress,’’ he said while addressing children in Minna as part of activities to mark this year’s children’s day.
The rumour mill has been awash of recent with reports that the governor has two large anaconda snakes in his farms and that he is also the proprietor of a university in Ghana.
He said people should disregard such talks, especially children who could be easily swayed, “even me. I am afraid of snakes.’’
He told the children to take their education serious as it is the only legacy their parents and government could bequeath to them.
The governor urged the children to respect their parents and teachers, including their mates and seniors.
Aliyu said the state government “does not want to see any child hawking or selling things on the streets and has no room for truancy’’.
He promised to create a conducive environment for learning by providing learning tools. (NAN)
