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29/03/2025

Press Release

Gov.Aliyu Hosts APC Leadership to Iftar, Seeks More Support

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, friday evening hosted the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to an Iftar gathering, calling for more support from the party’s leadership.

The governor reaffirmed his commitment to respecting the party’s opinion in steering the affairs of the state and vowed to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

Governor Aliyu also commended the support of party faithful towards his administration, and urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to the progress and development of the state.

He assured them that his government would continue to initiate and implement policies that would benefit the people and Fastrack the needed development

He commended the APC leader in the state, senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko for his fatherly advise, which according to him has helped greatly in achieving the successes so far recorded by present administration.

"All the succeseas we are recording in this State were as a results of support,encouragement and guidance we enjoy from our leader.Sir we thank you very much" He added

He reassured his readiness to continue to seek for advice from the APC leader so as to achieve his mission of giving people, a new Sokoto that they would all be proud of.

Earlier, the state APC Chairman, Isa Saddiq Achida, praised the governor for meeting their expectations by executing numerous people-oriented projects across the state in just one year and half.

He lauded various support programmes introduced by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration, to include the distribution of food, cash, and textile materials to needy,the physically challenged persons,orphans and other residents,saying such initiatives have provided significant relief to many families in ensuring they have food for Iftar and appropriate clothing for the festive season.

"I want to assure you of our total loyalty and support to all your people oriented projects aimed at touching the lives of people of the State"Achida assured

The Iftar event was attended by prominent APC stalwarts including the leader of the party in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, State Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir, Secretary to the State Government Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, Chief of Staff Government House Sokoto Aminu Haliru Dikko, and Head of Service Sulaiman S. Fulani Ahmadu.

Also in attendance were the Commissioners for Local Government, Ibrahim Dadi Adare, that of information Sambo Bello Danchadi, the 23 Local Government APC Chairmen, the Women Leader, and other party officials.

The gathering provided an opportunity for party leaders to strengthen unity and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the administration in achieving its developmental goals for the state.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto State Governor
29/3/2025

03/03/2025

08/02/2025

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SOSG to improve Ramadan feeding programme, as Gov. Aliyu commissions remodelled Ruggar Wauru Jumuat Mosque

Sokoto State Government is to improve on its annual Ramadan feeding programme in order to allow more indigent people to benefit from the programme.

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu dropped this hint while speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the remodelled Ruggar Wauru Jumuaat Mosque in Sokoto, the state capital.

He added that preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme in the state.

" I want to assure you that we are working ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan fast in order to improve on the quality of food being served in our Ramadan feeding centres.

"We are also determined to expand our feeding centres to areas where they don't exist for the benefit of the needy, the vulnerable and the less-privileged persons in the society

The Governor also said his administration had so far renovated and constructed a number of Mosques and Islamiyya schools for the benefit of the people of the state.

The completed Jumuat Mosques, according to him, included: Sheikh Musa Lukuwa,Tahsinul Qura'an, Runjin Sambo, Sheikh Gumi, Unguwar Rogo, Sultan Maccido, Emir Yahaya Road, as well as those of Yabo and Gwadabawa, among others.

According to Gov. Aliyu, those of Kebbe, Illela, Shagari, Kware, Hassan Dan 'Mu'azu, Buhari Dan Shehu, Sultan Maccido, Isah Mai Kware, Isa Wasagu, as well Usman Bin Affan, Gawon Nama Jum'at Mosques are currently undergoing renovation.

"All these are part of efforts to redeem our campaign promises of promoting Islamic affairs in the state.

" Be rest assured that my administration would continue to prioritize Islamic propagation, being Sokoto a Muslim dominated society, with Islam as it's main religion.

He further that said a standing monthly imprest of N300,000 and N500,000 has been set aside for the maintenance of the 90 Jum'at Mosques within the Sokoto metropolis to make them comfortable for the worshippers.

The Governor added that his administration has introduce monthly allowances to Imams, Deputy Imams and Muazzins of Jum'at Mosques and some prominent religious organizations, in recognition of their invaluable contributions towards Islamic propagation in the state.

On the recently reactivated Hisbah Board in the state, the Governor said a lot of successes are being recorded in the fight against social vices and other reprehensible and sinful acts being committed in the state.

He added that Hisbah is operating in the state without any interference from the state government and assured them of the state government's continued support at all times.

Other speakers at the commissioning ceremony included the State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Jabir Sani Mai Hulla, representatives of the Sultan of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaid, the Wazirin Sokoto as well as the Emir of Argungu, Ismaila Muhammad Mera.

They all commended Gov. Aliyu for his laudable transformative agenda for the state state and called on the people of the state to support him in that regards.

The commissioning ceremony was climaxed by the two rakaat Jumuaat prayer in the remodelled Mosque, with special prayers offered for Allah's continued protection and guidance to Gov. Aliyu for him to continue with the good work he is doing for the state.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
8/2/2025

01/02/2025

SSA Sardauna Attends Wedding Fatiha of Hon Mikailu Abubakar Councillor Magajin Gari "B" of Sokoto North Local Government.

Senior Special Assistant to Sokoto State Governor Dr, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto Fcna, Hon Bashar Umar Sardauna earlier today attended the Wedding Fatiha of Hon Mikailu Abubakar a ward Councillor of Magajin Gari 'B' Sokoto North Local Government, held at the Gidan Kara Town of Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto.

The wedding fatiha was solemnised by group of Ulamas after the payment of dowry. The wedding was also attended by many distinguished personalities within and outside Sokoto.

30/01/2025

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Gov. Aliyu distributes N75m start-up capital to 500 persons in 4 frontline LGAs

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu on Tuesday distributed financial assistance of N150,000 each to 500 beneficiaries in four frontline local governments in the state.

The visibly elated beneficiaries were drawn from: Sabon Birni, Illela, Kware and Gwadabawa LGAs.

Under the largesse, Gov. Aliyu also flagged off the distribution of assorted farm inputs with a view to further bolstering food production in the state.

This gesture is aimed at guaranteeing food security and boosting the socioeconomic development of Sokoto State.

Presenting the cash assistance to the beneficiaries, Gov. Aliyu said the gesture was aimed at ensuring that communities in the frontline local government areas are fully empowered to be self dependent.

He said that the choice of the frontline local government areas was in consideration of the activities of bandits which had crippled their economic activities, thereby worsening the insecurity in the areas.

"It is our ardent belief that this support, would help greatly in our job creation strategy, reduce idleness, restiveness and as well assist in our quest to secure our frontline local government areas.

"Available statistics have shown that many of our rural dwellers ventured into the obnoxious informants' syndrome because of the peanuts they receive from the bandits each time a ransom is paid.

"This goes to glaringly prove the popular adage that an idle mind is the devil's workshop," he averred.

The distribution, he added, was an extension of the myriad of intervention programmes his administration had introduced in order to fight poverty, reduce youth restiveness, idleness and create wealth among the people of the state.

Gov. Aliyu maintained that his administration had disbursed billions of Naira in providing financial support to the needy, the vulnerable as well as women and youths through the NG-Cares and SOSMEDA, all in an attempt to make them economically stable.

"We therefore decided to embark on this programme to make our rural communities more economically stable, especially those displaced or crippled by the activities of bandits and other forms of criminality in the state,"the Governor said.

He added that the second component of the livelihood support was the distribution of farm inputs to 300 beneficiaries from Illela local government.

They benefited with improved seeds of onion, carrots, maize, r,ice, marsha pesticides and insecticides, fertilizer, sprayers as well as thrashers.

This, according to Gov Aliyu is addition to the various forms of agricultural support his administration had given to the masses.

They included free fertilizer, insecticides, pesticides, improved seedlings, and tiller machines, all in an attempt to make the agricultural sector very attractive.

"We have distributed hundreds of grinding, tailoring and knitting machines, as well as supported our women on soap, pomade and perfume making, all with a view to making them gainfully employed,"Gov. Aliyu added.

Also speaking at the occasion,the representative of the Sultan of Sokoto and the Magajn Rafin Sokoto, Lirwanu Bello, commended the state government for the programme which is aimed at further reducing unemployment and poverty among the people.

In his goodwill message, the representative of UNDP, Nuraddeen Bashar Saleh ,called on the beneficiaries to judiciously utilize the cash and tools given to them to boost their living condition.

He praised Gov. Aliyu for the two programmes and many others his administration is undertaking in order to bring meaningful development to the state,thereby creating job opportunities.

During the event, dignitaries presented cash assistance and farm implements to the beneficiaries ,with a call on them to utilize them well for the benefit of their families and the society at large.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
30/01/2025

26/01/2025

Press Release

Gov. Aliyu approves commencement of payment of N70,000 new minimum wage on Monday.

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has approved the commencement of the payment of the N70,000 new national minimum wage to the state workers by tomorrow, Monday .

The payment of the new minimum wage will cover the state civil servants, local governments and LGEA staff across the state.

The payment of the new national minimum wage, which is in compliance with the new national minimum wage as approved by the federal government is also in fulfillment of the promise made by the Governor to that effect.

Gov. Aliyu, therefore, urged the civil servants in the state to reciprocate the invaluable gesture by being alive to their responsibilities.

"With the commencement of the payment of this new national minimum wage,we expect a renewed commitment, hard work,punctuality and above all, seriousness from our civil servants, "he added .

The Governor also vowed to sustain the prompt payment of salaries from the 19th to the 22nd of every month,saying that his administration will continue to remain workers'-friendly.

It could be recalled that prior to the coming of the present administration in the state, workers were not sure of when to get their salaries, as salaries were paid after 50 days as against the usual 25-30 days.

With the coming of the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration, workers in the state now receive their salaries between the 19th and 22nd of every month, while the backlog of unpaid gratuity of retirees is being defrayed by the present administration.

The state government has set aside N500 million monthly to pay the backlog of unpaid gratuity, while an additional N300 million has also been set aside monthly to pay those that retired from 2023 to date.

The idea , according to government, is to ensure that by the time the present administration completes its tenure, no civil servant would be owed any gratuity by the state government.

Abubakar Bawa Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
26/01/2025

25/01/2025

Press release

Gov Ahmed Aliyu on Saturday attended a wedding fatiha in Birnin Kebbi where he stood in for the two grooms, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave out the hands of the two brides in marriage.

The wedding fatihas, which took place at the Emir of Gwandu's Palace were between Zaharadden Faruk Bala and his bride, Sadiya Bello Kaoje, Hussainli Adamu Hussaini and Yusra Bala Bawa and that of Nafi'u Bala Zaki and Hadiza Aliyu Guruza.

The three marriages were solemonized after the payment of N300,000 each as bride price for the first two brides, while N200,000 was paid for the third one.

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu, who represented the two grooms asked for the hands of their brides in marriage from Vice-President Kashim Shettima, while Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State gave the hands of Hadiza Aliyu in marriage to the Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasiru Idris, who stood in for the groom.

Dignitaries from far and near converged on the Emir of Gwandu's Palace to witness the three wedding fatiha.

Among them were the Sokoto State APC leader, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, and the Chief of staff to Mr President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The rest were the Speaker, Sokoto state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, Sokoto State APC chairman, Isa Saddiq Achida, forme4 Gov of zamfara state,Ahmad Sani, member representing Kware /Wamakko Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Kalambaina,and that 9f Bodinga Dange Shuni and Tureta, Nasiru Shehu members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioners, Special Advisers and politicians, among others.

Prayers were offered seeking Allah's blessings to the newly-wedded couples, and to enjoy a happy matrimonial life.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
25/01/2025

25/01/2025

Press release

Fire outbreak:

Gov. Ahmad Aliyu has commiserated with the victims of the unfortunate inferno at the Kara market timber shade that destroyed property worth millions of Naira.

The Governor, who was at the scene of the incident in company of the APC leader in the state, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, and other dignitaries, expressed rude shock over the colossal losses recorded as a result of the inferno.

"Form what i have seen here,the inferno was too devastating and it is my hope that the Almighty Allah will replace to the victims better than what they had lost.

"The losses are beyond imagination, so please accept my heartfelt commiseration,and i pray that the Almighty Allah will prevent such a terrible incident in future," he fervently prayed.

The Governor also called on the people of the state to be conscious of the harmattan season being it a season in which fire outbreaks become too rampant because of it's windy nature .

He reassured the people of the state of his administration's unwavering commitment to protect their lives and property at all times, and called for support in that direction.

"We must be careful on how we handle inflammable items during this season," the Governor appealed.

He thanked the men of the State Fire Service and good Samaritans for their prompt and gallant response to the inferno,which had helped greatly in quenching it.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barr. Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho had told the Governor that the incident had destroyed property worth millions of Naira, although no life was lost as a result of the disaster.

The Chairman, Timber Sellers Association, commended the Governor for the concern he has shown to the traders during the tragedy.

He also appreciated the APC leader in the state for his unwavering support and assistance to the traders since his days as the Governor of Sokoto State.

Meanwhile, the Governor has constituted a seven- man committee to look into the causes of the fire outbreak.

It will among other things identity the number of the affected traders and recommend the possible assistance to be given to them.

The committees has
Alhaji Dalhatu Sidi Mamman as Chairman, while Hon.Bello Idris, Prof.Musa Garba Maitafsir, retired Col. Garba Moyi Isa,Hon.Ibrahim Hassan Chichi are members.

The commitee will also have a a representative of the Police, while Muhammad Hayatuddeen Tsamiya is to serve as it's the secretary.

The committee has been given three weeks to submit its report.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
25/01/2025

25/01/2025

Press Release

NLIST upgrades Sokoto Office to Regional Centre, Gov. Aliyu pledges support to it

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has assured his administration's support to the newly upgraded Sokoto Office of the Nigeria Institute of Leather Science and Technology to carry out its mandates effectively.

He stated this while receiving its Director- General, Dr Awwal Mustafa Imam who visited him.

The Governor commended the foresight by the Director-General to upgrade the Sokoto office of the Institute to a regional office.

He said the move would go along way in improving the economic status of the region and Sokoto in particular.

"The activities of this Institute are in line with my administration's 9- point Smart Innovative Agenda to reduce unemployment and create jobs opportunities for our people

"Upgrading the Sokoto office to a regional office is the right thing to do considering the fact that Sokoto is the home of leather.

"Even the popular Moroccan leather originated from Sokoto as it was made from our popular Sokoto red goats," he added.

The Governor assured the Director- General of his administration's determination to support the newly created Sokoto regional centre to function effectively

He appealed for more job vacancies to Sokoto State indigenes in the new regional office.

Gov. Aiyu appealed, '"We look forward to a stronger collaboration with NLIST for the good of our people."

Earlier, Dr Awwal Mustafa Imam said, the Institute decided to upgrade its Sokoto office in consideration of the strategic position Sokoto occupies in the country.

He added that preparations were in top gear to provide the regional office with all the needed equipment for efficiency and called on the state government to sponsor its indigenes to study leather related courses offered by the Institute.

Imam said, "We have inspected the facility and directed the movement of heavy equipment from Zaria to Sokoto

"We have mobilized the contractors to return to the site for the construction of affluent water treatment plant and for the renovation of Tannery so that the center can compete with the headquarters and other centers."

He solicited for the support and cooperation of the members of the National Assembly in the zone to consider the center in their constituency projects by bringing their people to it for skills acquisition training.

Dr Awwal added that the Institute lacks adequate manpower, hence the need for the states to send their people to the center to study leather and leather products courses.

According to him,the leather industry in Nigeria has the potential to equally generate a lot of income into the nation's coffers,if properly supported by the state governments.

The D-G also commended the member representing Bodinga,Dange Shuni and Tureta Federal Constituency, Nasiru Shehu Bodinga, for his effort in ensuring the upgrade of the state office to a regional one.

The D-G used the occasion to present to the Governor a letter on the upgrading of the state office to a regional office, and announced Garba Ajiya Kilgori, an indigene of Sokoto as the pioneer Coordinator of the centre.

Abubakar Bawa Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
25/1/2024

16/01/2025

Press release

Gov. Aliyu inuagurates projects monitoring, verification committees, urges honesty, sincerity

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated the state and senatorial zones projects and contracts monitoring committees, with a call on them to be honest and sincere in the discharge of their assignment.

He said the setting up of the committees is aimed at ensuring that people of the state get quality projects that would fast-track the needed development across the 23 local government areas.

According to him,the present administration has since coming on board awarded several contracts across the state.

The Governor listed them to include the construction and asphal over lay of roads,feeder roads, Mosques and Islamiyya schools.

Others were health centers, blocks of classrooms as well as water projects, in order to improve the living condition of the people of the state.

"This necessitated the setting up of these committees to verify the said projects in line with the contractual agreements.

"This would further ensure that there was no compromise on the quality of the projects,' he added.

Gov. Aliyu further reminded the members of the committees that they were appointed based on their track records, integrity, honesty, dedication as well as patriotism.

He, therefore, charged them to have the fear the Allah in the discharge of their assignment.

Gov Aliyu also charged them to operate in line with their committees' terms of reference which include, identifying the contracts awarded by the state government, identifying all the ongoing and abandoned projects and ascertaining the level of work of all the ongoing and abandoned projects in the state.

Others are to find out the payments so far made as well as the outstanding payments if any.

They will also confirm or otherwise, the certificates for payments issued by the supervising client/ Ministry, before recommending same to the state government for payment.

Responding on behalf of other committees' members, Alhaji Bello Na-gwari assured the Governor that they will discharge their assignment without any fear or favour.

He thanked the Governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the people of the state.

The projects monitoring and verification committees for the state and the three senatorial zones have Amb.Abubakar Shehu Wurno,Bello Na-gwari, Dalhatu Sidi Mamman as well A T Adamu as their Chairmen.

Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to
Sokoto state Governor
16/1/2025