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Senator Wamakko Spent About N820m On Education From 2015 To Date
By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto
The amount was part of sponsorships to indigenous students studying in various institutions across the world.
As part of his philanthropic efforts to ensure the provision of quality education for the indigent children in the state,Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has again sponsored another set of 17 undergraduate students to study their first Degree at the University of Lahore, Republic of Pakistan.
Sen. Wamakko has been sponsoring many indigent children in the state to acquire their first Degrees, Masters and PhDs, within and outside Nigeria.
The recent batch of seventeen students were sent to Pakistan to study various Degree courses mostly Sciences, Information Technology and Engineering, among other related fields.
As stated by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education,Almustapha Abubakar Alkali while adressing newsmen at the President Tinubu Conference Hall,Sokoto, the first batch of 25 students who were sent to study undergraduate and Post graduate programs in Pakistan have graduated with flying colors.
Also sponsored to various countries by Senator Wamakko, were 3 students at United State of America, 4 to United Kingdom, 4 at Cyprus, 3 in Malaysia and 13 students to Bangladesh.
Others were those of Maryam Abacha American University Maradi, where first and second batches of 57 and 32 students were sent.
The 57 beneficiaries under the first batch had successfully graduated in various fields of study.
Furthermore, another batch was sent to ISFOP at Benin Republic,numbering 27, while another set of 6 students was sponsored at Islamic University, Uganda.
In the same vein, 20 students are currently at the Sudan Academy for Aviation Sciences and Technology.
However, due to the current security situation in Sudan, the students may be taken to another country by the sponsor to continue their studies or wait until the situation improves.
Senator Wamakko had also sent 10 more students to the Islamic University of Niger, Saye, Niger Republic for first degree programs.
Similarly, 25 students are currently studying at the prestigious Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina State where 63 students are enjoying the sponsorship of Sen. Wamakko.
Additionally, 30 and 22 students are currently studying at Al-Hikmah and Crown Hill Universities Ilorin, Kwara State, respectively.
As an Iconic educationist and a foremost educationist, Sen. Wamakko had also sponsored 17 additional students to study Computer Science at Dialogue Computer Institute Kaduna, Kaduna State.
In the same vein, the Senator is currently sponsoring 45 students pursuing various first degree courses at the Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The unrivalled political leader in Sokoto State and a beacon of hope for the masses had also sponsored the first and second batches of 54 students to study their post graduate Degrees (Masters and PhDs) at various fields of studies at Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
While at National Water Resource Institute Mando, Kaduna, Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko sponsored 15 indigents students to study Diploma programs.
In BIGA College Sokoto, Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto had sponsored 80 students to study National Certificate of Education, NCE, among other institutions of learning within and outside the country.
All these giant strides of Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko are part of his dreams to see the children of the less privileged in the society especially in Sokoto State are competing favourably with their peers in various states of the country.
Sen. Wamakko, who represents Sokoto Noth Senatorial District at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly has for long been sponsoring many Indigent children from the state and beyond just to equip them to become more productive members in the society and be part of nation’s assets for a better future in Nigeria.
Another remarkable stride by the Senator as seasoned administrator, educationist, classroom teacher and of course, Chief Servant of Sokoto people who has been working towards ensuring better society, the Senator has just initiated and established the first private University in Sokoto State named “NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO” for Knowledge, Progress and Excellence.
The University had already commenced its academic calendar with certain number of students who are currently studying degree programs in different science courses.
The University is one of the cheapest institutions in terms of school fees and very accommodative in welcoming all decent, committed and prolific students.
August 20, 2023
Sen. Wamakko Charges Sokoto Assembly Members To Consider Their Consrituents Before Anything
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has charged members of the State House of Assembly to concentrate on providing the immediate needed dividends of democracy to their constituents rather than amassing wealth for luxury.
Senator Wamakko who is the APC leader in the state described the law makers as leaders in their various constituencies, even as he charged them to have mutual respect for the overall development of the State.
Wamakko expressed appreciation for the visit by the members under the leadership of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.Tukur Bala Bodinga.
Sen. Wamakko called on them to work with the executive arm of government towards ensuring effective and cordial working relationship for the rapid socio-economic development of the State and the nation at large.
He described the new APC journey as brighter considering the landslide victory recorded by the party largely from the government at the centre and most of the States of the federation.
He thanked Allah the Almighty for his continued blessings to them all the times.
Earlier, Rt. Tukur Bala Bodinga informed the Senator that they came to pay their homage and seek for his fatherly advice and appreciate him for the formidable role he played towards ensuring their success.
The Speaker added that in the 10th Assembly, APC is leading with 20 members against the oppositon PDP’s party 10.
He said that on their part, they will continue to knock the door of the Senator for any advice aimed at further moving the State forward.
The Speaker was accompanied on the visit by his Deputy, Hon. Kabiru Ibrahim Kware, Majority Leader, Hon. Bello Idris Chimmola, Majority Whip, Hon. Abdullahi Zakari Rabah and his Deputy, Hon. Almustapha Abdullahi, among other APC members in the House.
The visit was conducted at the residence of the APC leader in the State Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko at Gawon Nama, Sokoto.
July 2, 2023
Senator Wamakko Calls On APC Supporters To Observe Rules And Guidelines Of Rallies And Elections
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Towards the forthcoming 2023 General Elections, Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and APC Leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has called on supporters of the party across the state to play politics without rancour or bitternes.
Senator Wamakko said as the campaign rallies have commenced there is the need for all party supporters to abide by the rules of the game and desist from tampering with any political signpost of other political parties in the state.
He further called on party supporters not to carry any weapon during the rallies as doing so contravenes the guidelines of party’s manifesto.
He called on party members to intensify prayers fervently for the victory of APC at all levels during the upcoming polls.
November 20, 2022
You Didn’t Lose PDP Primary Because of Religion – Sen Wamakko tells Wike
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain representing Sokoto North senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, has poured cold water on Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike’s assertion that he lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election because of religion.
Wamakko, hosted by Wike, spoke in Port Harcourt on Tuesday at the inauguration of one of the Rivers State governor’s projects.
Wamakko’s position came as it emerged yesterday that the leadership crisis in PDP over the outcome of the party’s presidential primary was becoming intractable as members of the National Working Committee (NWC) appeared to have ditched Wike and were fraternising with the national chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu.
But Chairman, Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, yesterday berated fellow Rivers man, Senator Lee Maeba, over his recent verbal attack on Wike.
In a related development, the governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, appealed to Wike and other political leaders not to return the state to the dark era of politics of bitterness and antagonism.
Responding to an earlier remark by Wike on his loss of the PDP presidential ticket, Wamakko pointed out that religion was not a major factor in Nigeria’s national elections.
“My brother, I beg to disagree that you lost the election during the last PDP convention because of religion,” the former Sokoto State governor stated.
“This is because Muslims voted for Chief Olusegun Obasanjo twice as president of this country,” Wamakko said.
The former governor added, “Muslims also voted twice for former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is from the South-south geopolitical zone. I am sorry, sir, I have to disagree with you on the matter of religion here. Take note, please.”
He, however, commended Wike for his developmental strides in Rivers, saying, “I have seen what you can do, what you have done and I believe that you have the capacity to do more. Having said that, let me repeat again that Governor Wike, you are very dynamic, very courageous and talk and do governor of Rivers State.”
Earlier, in his speech, Wike noted that the country’s development challenges bordered on lack of experienced people who were passionate to serve and advance society.
The governor stated, “Somebody called me last night and said people are talking that the Nigerian economy was dying, things are hard in Nigeria, that am I in a different country; that every day we are commissioning new projects. It is not the amount of money you have, it is your passion, your love for your people, your commitment to your people and the job.
“The problem we have in this country today, we don’t have people who have that passion, who want to serve their people. The only regret I have is that I don’t have the opportunity to tell the bandits enough is enough. If I have the opportunity in the bandits’ zone, their time would have been gone, but unfortunate I don’t have it. But this one I have, I will use it to serve my people so that they will be happy and they deserve the best.
“A good government should be close to the people. There is nothing wrong in being close to the people. But what is important is what you have achieved in being close to those in authority. May God forbid that I should be close to a president or vice president and nothing will come to my community.”
August 11, 2022
Senator Wamakko Prays For Nigeria’s Peace
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko was at the Quba Mosque, one of the ancient and oldest historic mosque in the world located in the outskirts of Madina city.
It is one of the Mosque that was built during the 7th century when the prophet of Islam migrated from Makka to Madina then.
Two Units of prayers are being observed in the Mosque and it’s equivalent to the whole Umrah or leaser Hajj exercise.
While at the Mosque, Senator Wamakko prays for Nigeria’s peaceful coexistence and social wellbeing as well as for the eternal Creator to interfere in the county’s insecurity and bumper economy.
The senator was accompanied by the Zonal APC Secretary Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo and Ibrahim Umar amongst others.
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April 14, 2022
APC National Headquarters Consoles Wamakko Over Recent Killing In Sokoto
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
All Progressives Congress ( APC) has expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attack on innocent travellers in Sokoto State.
The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni condemned the attack in totality during a condolence visit in Sokoto on Wednesday.
The release by Senator Wamakko’s media aide Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal further explained that the Chairman, who spoke through the leader of the high powered delegation under the leadership of Senator Abba Ali expressed ssdness over the death of the hapless citizens during the attack.
Senator Abba Ali explained that, they were in Sokoto to console the Government, the APC leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, as well as the people of the state over the unfortunate incident.
He expressed the party’s deep condolences to the families of the victims, while assuring that security agencies will continue to do everything possible to end the dastardly operations of the despicable people.
He also used the medium to sympathize with the traders of Kara market over the recent fire incident at the market.
Receiving the delegation in his residence, the APC leader in Sokoto State thanked the delegation for the visit and assured of Federal Government and security Agencies commitment in restoring peace in the country.
Senator Wamakko, who was also the former Governor of Sokoto State called on the people to continue to provide their maximum support and cooperation towards the efforts of this administration.
The delegation also paid a condolence visit at the Government House, Sokoto where they consoled Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal over the incident.
The Governor in his response, thanked the delegation for the visit and commended President Muhammdu Buhari for his commitment in ensuring that peace returns to Sokoto State.
December 24, 2021
Senator Wamakko Sympathizes With Kara Fire Victims
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence and Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has commiserated with the victims of Kara market fire disaster, who lost assorted properties believed to be worth billions of naira.
His media aide, Hassan Sahabi Sanyin-lawal said the ill-fated market which houses different business communities went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday.
Consequently, unquantified properties had been razed by the inferno, resulting in huge losses incurred by the affected traders.
Wamakko, a former governor of the state, described the unfortunate incident as a divinely ordained, just as he expressed happiness that no life was lost as a result of the blaze.
Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, commiserated with the victims of the disaster, as well as admonished them to regard it as the unavoidable will of the Almighty Allah.
He beseeched Allah to replenish the losses incurred by the myriad of affected traders, most of whom had lost their life savings.
Wamakko further expressed shock and sadness that the tragedy struck at a time when citizens were already experiencing some formidable socioeconomic hard times.
“I am therefore praying the Almighty Allah to prevent the recurrence of such obnoxious tragedies, as well as make ways for the victims to bounce back with their hitherto bustling trading and commercial activities in the market.
“On behalf of myself, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and all its supporters. I am hereby commiserating with all the victims and we are sharing your unexplainable griefs,” he averred.
In his remark, the Secretary, Elders committee of the grains sellers association of the market, Alhaji Bello Bizo thanked Senator Wamakkko for the invaluable visit and prayed Allah to reward him abundantly .
One of the traders interviewed during the visit, explained that about three hundred and sixty shops were affected by the fire incident.
December 22, 2021
APC Is The Most Vibrant And United Political Party In Nigeria – Sen. Wamakko
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
In its efforts to ensure unity and respect to party rules and regulations, the Sokoto state chapter of the APC has conducted its wards congress in the state.
Speaking during the formal speeches, Senator Wamakko who happens to be the leader of the party while welcoming visitors from Abuja national headquarters said APC is very vibrant and united and would remain like that till eternity, God willing.
“Despite the fact that we are not the ruling party in the state, we have the majority in the Senate, House of Representative and other national appointments, we therefore extend our sincere and heartily thanks the Supreme Creator, Allah”.
Earlier, the acting state party chairman, Alhaji Isah Sadiq Achida disclosed that they had conducted the Congress as directed by the national headquarters of the party adding that all the former leaderships have done what was expected of them and therefore need not be changed. It was done through consensus and again,that led to stronger unity and peace in all the 23 LGAs in the state.
” They purchased forms,fill and returned accordingly, we have seen no reason why we should distract the needs of the electorates, they are always needed for their importance in political set up,without them there is no politics or elections because one cannot elect himself into any office, they loved their former leadership, ours is to back them in order to achieve success and peace “.
Also Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman from the APC national while commending the leadership of the party for the hospitality and reception accorded to them on arrival said the party is very focused and united and commended the stakeholders for efforts and wished the party more success, saying he would extend whatever they had witnessed the headquarters of the party.
All the stakeholders serving and former were present during the brief Congress speeches.
July 31, 2021