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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has charged members of the Sokoto State Executive Council to redouble their efforts in building a state that will be the envy of others, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering on its campaign promises.
Speaking while declaring open the 7th Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council at the Government House, the governor said the time had come to intensify governance efforts for the benefit of the people.
“We will not relent in our commitment to building a new, enviable Sokoto State that can compete favourably with its sister states and contemporaries in any clime”
He urged his cabinet to rise to the occasion, “tighten our belts, and work tirelessly to achieve this lofty goal,” stressing that the people’s expectations must be met with action and results.
He commended the dedication of council members, noting that their contributions were instrumental in the numerous achievements recorded over the past two years.
He said that his administration has made significant progress in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, youth empowerment, and improving the general wellbeing of our people.
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While highlighting the successes of his administration, the governor also appealed to the people of Sokoto State to continue supporting government initiatives and praying for the state’s continued peace and prosperity.
“As a government, we remain focused. But we need your prayers and support to move Sokoto to greater heights,” he said.
Projects worth over N2.9 billion covering key sectors including education, road construction, environmental protection, and religious infrastructure were approved by the council.
Speaking after the council the state commissioner for information and orientation Sambo Bello Danchadi, said that ₦487.9 million has been approved for the construction of a male students’ hostel at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
He noted that the contract will follow a 30 percent upfront payment structure upon bank guarantee and is not subject to variation.
Others are the renovation of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Sokoto Network Centre, at the cost of ₦290.5 million, renovation of the Minanata Juma’at Mosque at a cost of ₦122.3 million, rehabilitation of Force Avenue, the construction of a drainage system from Tafarki Road to Kantin sani Junction, and the construction of a roundabout and culverts in the Magadishu area.
All road contracts, valued collectively at over ₦1.75 billion, were awarded to ZBCC Nigeria Limited. The projects are expected to be delivered within three months, with down payments ranging from 30 to 50 percent and fixed-price terms.
Also, in a bid to improve climate resilience and institutional efficiency, the Ministry of Environment secured approvals for two major initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change.
