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PDP-GF Not Unresponsive To Intraparty Wranglings – Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
… Ask For Calm, Tell Detractors To Leave Party Alone
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party- Governors Forum, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has assured party stalwarts and followers that the forum has not been detached from the myriads of challenges the party faces.
Consequently, Gov. Tambuwal assured that all the governors under the aegis of the party have been doing their utmost best in the background to bring the problems under control.
Tambuwal, who is also the Governor of Sokoto state gave the assurance on Tuesday while reacting to the resignation of seven national officials of the PDP.
In order to address the situation the PDP-GF, he said “has scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss the affairs of the Party and the way forward,” while re-assuring that the PDP remains the only “hope of the nation for good governance,” which “must show an example to Nigerians and also take advantage of the current disarray in the APC and its rudderless government.”
According to him, “we have not been aloof to the situation of our party,we have been working quietly to resolve the issues.
In the same development, the PDP-GF while expressing “regrets and sadness the recent rumblings in the PDP,” appealed to members of the party and indeed all stakeholders to remain calm in the face of the current developments.
“We plead with all aggrieved persons and those with the interest of the PDP at heart to keep their gun powder dry, as efforts are being made in consultation with members of the PDP Board of Trustees and other stakeholders to resolve all contending issues,” Governor Tambuwal noted in a statement he issued.
August 5, 2021
Insecurity: Tambuwal Urge Citizens Not To Play Politics With Current Situation
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has again called on people in the state not to play politics with the security situation in some parts of the state and the country in general, said Muhammad Bello in a release he issued to newsmen in Sokoto.
The governor stated this while receiving the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar who paid him a traditional sallah homage at the Government Lodge, Sokoto.
Stressing the need for the people of the state to collaborate with each other irrespective of political differences with a view to curtail the security challenges in the state, Tambuwal also charged them to be vigilant about the activities of informants who give information to bandits in their domain.
According to him, the state government in collaboration with security agents is making effort to improve the security situation in the state, hence the need to give maximum support and cooperation to it in order to achieve the desired objectives.
The governor also said the state government had within the first two years of its coming to power constructed about 25 district heads palaces, assuring that the remaining will be continued.
He thanked the Sultan and traditional rulers in the state for their support and cooperation to all policies and programmes of the state government.
In his remarks, Sultan Abubakar called on local government councils in the state to collaborate with the traditional rulers for the improvement of security in their domains.
At the ceremony the district heads of Achida, Sabon Birni, Yabo and the Galadiman Gari, a title holder, thanked the government for the measures being taken to roll back the security challenges in some parts of the state.
They also thanked the state government for its welfare, support and cooperation to them and assured it of their total support and cooperation.
July 24, 2021
Electronic Transmission Of Votes: An Appeal To National Assembly To Do The Right Thing – Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Tambuwal who spoke in the capacity of former Speaker of the House of Representatives added his voice in making the appeal to the sitting members of the National Assembly.
Addressing newsmen at the NUJ Press Center, Tambuwal with firm belief said it is in the national interest to bequeath to Nigeria an Electoral Act that will contribute to free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria irrespective of party platform.
“We have seen many times where a person may be in the ruling party and in the opposition party tomorrow. We also experienced a situation where party leaders would want to frustrate the reelection of a sitting member of the National Assembly or indeed any other contestant should be his performance and appeal not the dictates of any godfather either as governor, President, Leaders or stakeholders”.
He said it is a credible,free and fair election that will ensure that the voters decide any electoral contest, citing example with Edo and Ondo States elections where electronic transmission of votes cast from the unit level ensured that the wishes were respected.
He similarly added that INEC has demonstrated and assured that it has the technology to transmit cotes electronically even ‘without the internet’. It has also assured that with the new technology, any interested Nigerian could track or monitor the results of the election from his or her house.
” My intervention is not a partisan one, it must be seen as a contribution from someone who has had varied experiences as a legislator, a former Speaker, a sitting Governor and one who has been involved in leadership of political parties”.
July 12, 2021
I Cannot Condone Inciting Words Against Prophet Muhammad -Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
The state Commissioner for Information, Isah Bajini Galadanci while addressing newsmen at government house Council Chamber said the current critical issue going in the state is about blasphemy of Prophet Muhammad PBUH by Isma’il Sani Isah who posted in social media the inciting words.
Mandated by Governor Tambuwal, the Commissioner said “the government of the state is taken action against an unscrupulous citizen for inciting words against Prophet Muhammad.
“On behalf of the government and people of Sokoto state i condemn in strongest terms the unholy behaviour”.
The Governor therefore warn that henceforth the state government would not condone such acts against Prophet Muhammad (SAW) or any other prophet of God or His scriptures.
The commissioner added that already the government, in collaboration with the security agencies and other relevant authorities, are taking necessary steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken against the offender, stating that already the suspect has been apprehended and investigations are ongoing, consequent upon which he will be brought before a competent court of law to face justice accordingly.
According to him, Gov. Tambuwal has cautioned against the politicization of the issue, saying that it is time for all citizens of the state to unite on matters such as this.
The governor commended the coalition of youths who inspite of partisan divides came together and approached relevant authorities, rather than taking the law into their hands.
Tambuwal, therefore urged people in the state to maintain peace and order as all necessary measures are on course to address the matter.
July 9, 2021
SOSG Partners Sudan Based Bunian Company On Students Welfare, Commerce
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Sudan-based company, Bunian Agency for General Services Co. Ltd , in order to ensure that the welfare of its students studying in the country is catered for adequately.
The MoU, signed on behalf of the state government by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Saidu Umar and Ambassador Nuradden Adam Ibrahim, the Director General of Bunian, on behalf of the company, also focused on the deepening of diplomatic ties between Sokoto state and Sudan in the areas of educational pursuit, commerce and agriculture among others, through the instrumentality of the company.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Council Chamber of Government House, Sokoto, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said the agreement follows his recent visit to Sudan Republic last month.
He said during the visit, himself and his delegation interacted with the indigenes of the state studying there in order to see how best the state government will assist them.
In the process of the interaction the delegation realized that there were issues with the agents hitherto representing the state government on the affairs of the students, noting that they were not doing well in handling the affairs of the students.
As a result, the governor explained, the state government decided to collaborate with the family of Maiyirno of Sudan, descendants of Shehu Usmanu Danfodio, progenitor of the Islamic Reawakening movement in the 18th century, in order to link the state with a reputable company that wil serve as an agent that would assist it in addressing the challenges being faced in the handling of its students’ affairs.
Gov. Tambuwal further explained that in the course of engaging the royal family, the state also involved the Sudan-based company in the process and decided that there were no other people to look after the students than their brothers resident in the country.
He pointed out that the engagement offered the state the opportunity of reconnecting, officially, with the Sultanate of Maiyirno in Sudan in order to strengthen the historic relationship between it and the Sokoto Caliphate.
In his address the representative of Sultan Maiyirno of Sudan, Alhaji Mustapha Ballah promised the state government that the royal family will discharge its duty effectively.
Ballah, who is also holds the traditional title of Sardaunan Maiyirno, expressed appreciation to the Sokoto state government for making the diplomatic engagement a reality, assuring it of the family’s total support and cooperation in order to achieve the desired objectives.
July 7, 2021
Electoral Act: Tambuwal To NASS, FG, Urges Canada To Put Pressure On NEC Law
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has urged the Canadian government to appeal to the Federal Government and the National Assembly (NASS) to expedite action on the timely passage of the National Electoral Act into law.
He also asked the Canadian government to weigh-in on the issues of freedom of expression and sustenance of democratic values in Nigeria.
His media aide who made this available to newsmen in Sokoto further disclosed that the governor said the state and the country is interested in deepening its democracy, told the visiting Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr Nicholas Simard, on Wednesday, that this can only be achieved if there is free, fair and credible election, “which is only possible if you have a properly captured elections system in the Electoral Act.”
According to him, from what is discernable, the NASS is not doing much in that regard, thus the need to appeal to Canada to add its voice to this call and the issues of good governance and transparency in the general administration of the country.
“From what was experienced in 2019, the Act was passed by NASS at a time when it could not be signed into law by Mr President because of either EU or ECOWAS protocol,”
Tambuwal observed as he expressed appreciation with the very strong relationship between Nigeria/Sokoto state government with the Canada.
He said as a state and indeed as a federation, both the federal and state governments have benefitted immensely from the interventions of the Canadian government, especially in the areas of education, where through the UNFPA, Sokoto state has received support in its effort to develop girl-child education, healthcare- on addressing fistula issues and the development of legal framework on gender-based Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act.
Tambuwal added that Sokoto state government is looking forward to a greater collaboration with Canada, particularly in strengthening its system of bureacracy.
Earlier in his address Mr Simard said the team from the Canadian High Commission were in the state to show their concern on the situation of insecurity in the Northern States and the country in general.
Noting that Sokoto and its neighbouring states were experiencing various forms of conflicts, such as farmers-herders clashes, kidnappings and other crimes, he assured the state of his country’s support in the development of these states.
He further pledged that Canada will assist Nigeria and Sokoto state to nip in the bud the root causes of the insecurity, which include economic insecurity and poverty.
He also maintained that his country will look into the issues of gender inequality, the role of women in the society and also partner the state government on health and gender parity.
Mr Nicholas, whose request to get a brief on the efforts of the state government in tackling COVID-19 was obliged, said both his country had announced at the recent G7 Summit held in the United Kingdom that it would provide 100 milliion doses of vaccines to many countries including Nigeria.
Adding that Canada is a strong trade partner with Nigeria, one of the biggest economy in Africa, he pledged the country’s commitment to the development of Sokoto state and private sector engagement.
June 17, 2021
Tambuwal Commended For Considering Nigeria Above His Personal Interest
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
The Council Chairman, Goronyo Local Government, Alhaji AbdulWahab Yahaya has commended governor Tambuwal for considering the insecurity of his country above his personal interest.
The commendation resulted as Tambuwal denied himself receiving two Awards from two Universities in Sudan when he visited the country for graduation ceremony of 38 Sokoto indigents graduating from their studies.
The Chairman further explained to newsmen that Governor Tambuwal is worthy of commendation as few personaties would have the mind to reject such all important awards from Sudanese Universities.
“Considering another time when Nigeria’s insecurity may end or reduce to the nearest minimum for to accept the awards is another thing to consider Tambuwal as a leader of all levels in this our great country”, averred AbdulWahab.
June 9, 2021
Executive Order 10 Unnecessary, I’ll Advised – Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
The intractable impasse over the financial autonomy of the Judicial arm of government in the country, occasioned by the issuance of Executive Order 10 by President Muhammadu Buhari, could be resolved without recourse to the implementation of the order, which ‘consritutionality’ is unclear.
The release by Tambuwal’s Media aide also said governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state made this known Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, where he delivered a speech at the Special Attorney-General Colloquium in honor of Hon. Justice Ayodeji Simon Daramola, the Chief Judge of Ekiti state.
According to him, “the Executive Order #10 ostensibly intended to support the implementation of judicial financial autonomy, was completely unnecessary and ill-advised.”
As governors, he noted in his capacity as the Deputy Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), “…we never questioned the right of Mr President to issue Executive Orders. We only stated that S.121(3) did not require Presidential Executive Fiat to become implementable.
“Provisions of the Constitution are self-exciting and S.121(3) is not an exception. Any governor who refuses or neglects to enforce these provisions would be in clear violation of his oath of office. S.121(3) requires only administrative measures to be implemented,” Tambuwal explained.
He enumerated some portions of Executive Order #10 that the Governors took exception to as: authorisation to the Accountant General of the Federation to deduct money without having recourse to Court, prescription of what allocation should fall under a First Line Charge, dictation to a State how it should organise its governance and its processes, legislative and otherwise; prescription of the establishment of a State Judiciary Budget Committee; and, usurpation, by Mr. President, of the directive addressed to the House of Assembly of a State by Section 5 of the Constitution .
The remaining are: unlawful interference in the governance of States by the Presidential directive to make special extraordinary capital allocations for the Judiciary, payment of recurrent expenditure, including the salaries of Judges and Khadis, by the Federal Government, stifling of States seeking the means of implementing S. 121(3); and, that Executive Order #10 does not take into cognizance that the fiscal environment at the Federal level is different from what obtains at the State level, much as it also give little attention to the question of legacy loans inherited from preceding administrations and ways to manage this.
Calling for the ‘highest scrutiny’ of the Order, in order to “uphold the federal principle which forms a fundamental feature of our Constitution,” Gov. Tambuwal posited that this was “the basis for our engagements with relevant stakeholders at various levels as well as our participation in the Technical Committee, which was constituted to explore how to implement financial autonomy granted by the Constitution.
“As Governors, we will be failing in our responsibility if we refuse to draw the attention of the President, stakeholders and the country to grave concerns about the constitutionality of Executive Order #10 of 2020. That was the basis of the position that we took on the Executive Order #10,” he stated.
May 26, 2021
Sokoto Government To Improve Animal Rearing
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
…….Partners Indonesia, IsDB,NIRSAL
In its drive to further curtail the menace of banditry occasioned by the marauding activities of unknown gunmen often speculatively associated with Fulani nomads, Sokoto state government is mulling the modernisation of animal health centers across the state.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State made this known when he received the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, AVM Usra Hendra Harahap and his team who are in the state for a working visit at Government House, Sokoto.
The release by the SA Media to Governor Tambuwal Muhammad Bello said the drive towards this initiative is geared towards addressing the challenges of cattle rearing, farmers-herdsmen clashes that has catalyzed security challenges in the country.
In order to achieve this feat, the governor stated that his administration is poised to partner the Indonesian government, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing system for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL).
According to him, the target of this partnership is to avail farmers in the state and even neighbouring states as well as Niger Republic the opportunity of livestock rearing without the intermittent skirmishes that accompany it.
He also reiterated that the state government is giving attention to agricultural mechanization and plan to engage the private sector by giving them incentives to establish plants in the state.
Applauding the Indonesian embassy for its sustained interest and collaboration with the state in many sectors, Governor Tambuwal said the technical support that the state Zakkat and Waqf Commission (SOZECOM) have been enjoying from the Indonesian government is yielding the desired results.
He listed other areas of support from the Asian giant as: education, including theprovision scholarships to Sokoto State indigenes, health, agriculture and others.
He noted that were it not for the debilitating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic the state’s technical team would have gone far in its development of the required templates to fast track the realization of the thematic areas of cooperation.
He also appreciated the Indonesian embassy’s outreach to indigent areas of the state where
both last year and the current one Ambassador Harahap and his wife have donated items to the less privileged.
Tambuwal said this gesture shows the personal attachment of the envoy a d his country to the development of the people of Sokoto in addition to the deeper collaboration and cooperation between the two entities.
Earlier in his remarks, AVM Harahap expressed satisfaction with the level of commitment between his country and Sokoto State, noting that the bilateral relationship, now slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has nonetheless reached advanced level.
Top of the list he said is his country’s consideration for the reformation of the Almajiri system of education, with a view to remodeling it by providing basic needs such as clothing, shelter, medical facilities and and empowerment to the students.
May 8, 2021
SOSG Inaugurates Sales Of 2021 Dry Season Farming Rice
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
Three local governments have been selected to flag off the distribution and sales exercise.
Wurno, Wamakko and Kebbe were the local governments that have succeeded in getting the rice for dry season farming.
Inaugurating the distribution, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said it was aimed at empowering farmers to squarely face their activity and produce more rice for the teaming population and beyond.
The Governor who was represented by the state Commissioner of Agriculture, Muhammad Arzika Tureta further stated that farming, old as it is, has been practiced from time immemorial and has been a source of livelihood.
He said if faced accordingly, both the farmer, the state and the country would surely benefit adding that his administration is all out to support farming activities as well as education and Health.
Farming, he similarly added, also become a source of revenue for the nation.
Speaking for farmers, the national chairman of the farmers association Sokoto chapter, Alhaji Murtala Gagado thanked the state government for the efforts and promised to use the product accordingly.
He said it become compulsory on them to complement and acknowledge the state government’s contribution to farmers as well as consider the importance of farming and its rewards
March 31, 2021