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  • Senator Wamakko Optimistic Of A Brighter Sokoto State

    Senator Wamakko Optimistic Of A Brighter Sokoto State

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, has expressed optimism that Sokoto State under the stewardship of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto will soon blossom to a developed State.

    Bashar Abibakar said the Senator was speaking in Sokoto shortly after returning from Abuja on some official engagements.

    Sen. Wamakko described the recent development in Sokoto city regarding the provision of water supply, environmental sanitation and payment of allowances to the physically challenged as highly commendable.

    Sen. Wamakko also extolled the payment of monthly stipends to the Chief Imams of Jumu’at Mosques, their deputies and Azhans in the state by the administration of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.

    Sen. Wamakko noted that these all-important achievements were recorded by the APC government in the State within a shortest time frame.

    Wamakko further added that the State would surely be among the advanced states in the country if these laudable people-oriented programmes are sustained.

    He solicited for more fervent prayers and understanding from the people of the state for its overall development.

    He, therefore, thanked all APC’s supporters for their doggedness towards ensuring good governance in the State.

    He expressed optimism that more dividend of democracy will come to the state in a very short time.

    A special prayer was offered by Mallam Bashir Gidan Kanawa for Allah’s continued guidance for Sen. Wamakko and Sokoto State in general.

  • Senator Wamakko Nominated Recipient Of IAASAN Ambassador & North West Anti Drugs 2023 Award

    Senator Wamakko Nominated Recipient Of IAASAN Ambassador & North West Anti Drugs 2023 Award

    By Muhammad ibrahim,Sokoto

    Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko,of Sokoto state has been nominated as a 2023 award recipient by a non-governmental organization, ‘the Initiative Against Addiction and Substance Abuse in Nigeria (IAASAN)’.

    Chairman, Board of Trustees of the organization and the Etsu Nupe Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, who signed the nomination letter explained that, the organization decided to bestow the award for Sen. Wamakko with the IAASAN Ambassador for North West Anti – drug Award 2023 following a random public survey conducted by the field officers of the organization.

    The traditional ruler said Sen. Wamakko was recognized for his outstanding performance to humanity and philanthropic endeavours which were in tandem with the organization’s mandate and objectives.

    The award ceremony, according to the content of the letter is scheduled to hold during the forthcoming IAASAN – Nigerian Army North-West Anti-drug and Narcotics Control Conference 2023 on the 9th and 10th of May, 2023 at Lt. Gen. T.Y Burutai Hall, Giginya Barracks, Sokoto.

    The organization, therefore, congratulated the former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Wamakko for the award and wished him all the best in the discharge of his duty diligently.

  • Sen Wamakko Commissioned Ogbunwball Dualized Road Project In Rivers

    Sen Wamakko Commissioned Ogbunwball Dualized Road Project In Rivers

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko Sarkin Yamman sokoto has today Tuesday commissioned the Ogbunabali Eastern bypass dualized road in Port Harcourt city of Rivers State.

    The road project was constructed by the administration of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of the state.

    Statement sent in by his media aide Bashar Abubakar said Senator Wamakko while commissioning the project described Governor Wike as the performing Governor, dynamic and courageous.

    The senator applouded the execution of several projects in Rivers State by the government of Mr. Nyesom Wike.

    Senator Wamakko explained that he was happy to be part of the historical moment to come to Rivers and commission this very laudable project.

    He commended Governor Wike for executing numerous projects for the overall development of urban renewal program.

    Earlier in his address, the host Governor Mr. Nyesom Wike while welcoming his august visitor, senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko said, Nigeria is a one indivisible nation hence the need to come together for the progress of all.

    He said he decided to invited senator Wamakko to be part of the epoch making program as a long time friend.

  • Sen. Wamakko Sponsors 60 Students To American Maryam Abacha University, Maradi

    Sen. Wamakko Sponsors 60 Students To American Maryam Abacha University, Maradi

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    A University Don Professor Aliyu Muhammad Bunza of the Nigerian Languages Department from University DanFodiyo University Sokoto has described Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko Sarkin Yamman sokoto as a champion of education in the North-west of the country.

    This was contained in a release by Senator’s media aide, Bashar Abubakar.

    It further said this commendation followed when the lawmaker sponsored another set of Sixty Students who are to study various fields of education at the Maryam Abacha American University Maradi, Niger Republic and Al-qalam University Katsina, katsina state respectively.

    The University Don who doubled as special Guest and the representative of senator Wamakko at the occasion, made the commendation in a paper presented on the Importance of education in the society, said senator Wamakko has become one like thousand as he continuously sponsoring children of the poor to study at various Universities within and outside the country.

    Professor Bunza, however explained that, giving knowledge in the society will certainly reduce a number of crimes and criminalities, such as banditry, kidnapping and restiveness.

    He described senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko as leader per excellence especially with the regards to his philanthropic works by impacting positively in the lives of the comman man.

    Professor Bunza also challenged other politicians who are seeking for elective positions to emulate senator Wamakko by sponsoring less privileged people before they are voted into power.

    He described Northern Nigeria as a progressive region as it graduated many intellects like, American Car designer Jelani Aliyu, Professor Gulmare, amongst others that excelled intellectually and technologically.

    He called for a democratically United Nigeria for the overall development of all.

    Chairman of the occasion a retired permanent secretary Alh. Aminu Abdullahi Iyan Sokoto underscored the giant strides of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in the Area of human development, urging other elective officials to emulate senator Wamakko for a better Nigeria.

    Highlights of the occasion was the presentation of admission letters to the Sixty students who would study, Medicine, law, Information Communication Technology and social sciences among other courses.

    Some beneficiaries and their Parents applauded the efforts of senator Wamakko and promised to concentrate in their study for the set objectives.
    The event held at the Sokoto Senatorial office along Garba Duba Road sokoto and was attended by many important personalities.

  • Senator Wamakko Congratulates Tinubu, Urges Him To Unit APC Family

    Senator Wamakko Congratulates Tinubu, Urges Him To Unit APC Family

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    The Chairman senate Committee on Defense and Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Anti Corruption senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko hailed the victory of Chief Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu as he clinched APC Presidential flagbearer for the forth coming 2023 general Elections.

    Senator Wamakko described the victory of Mr. Tinubu as a will of Allah who gives power to whom He wishes at the the time He so wished.

    Wamakko who represents sokoto North Senatorial District at the red chamber of the National Assembly called on the winner of the just concluded presidential primary Election of the APC Mr. Bola Ahmad Tinubu to carry all party members together for the overall success of the party especially during the 2023 polls.

    The release by Wamakko’s media aide,Bashar Abubakar also said Senator Wamakko challenged those contested with Bola Tinubu to really round him and work collectively for the development of all.

    Wamakko also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the democracy to take it course without denying any Aspirant from participating in the exercise which he said will brings conscious to outsiders that Nigeria is truly practicing democratic system.

    Senator Wamakko thanked all the delegates especially that of sokoto state for voting wisely as that indicated zeal and oness of APC loyalists.

    It could be recalled that, senator Bola Ahmad Tinubu participated in the just concluded APC Presidential primary election along side twelve others and emerged winner with One Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy One votes.

  • NDLEA Sokoto Office Decorates Senator Wamakko As Wider Ambassador On War Against Drug Abuse

    NDLEA Sokoto Office Decorates Senator Wamakko As Wider Ambassador On War Against Drug Abuse

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    The Chairman Senate Committee on Defense and Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Anti Corruption and other related matters Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has been decorated with the award of honor as Wider Ambassador on war against drug abuse by the Sokoto state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

    The release by Senator’s media aide Bashar Abubakar further said the decoration was performed by the Commandant of the Agency Alh Adamu Muhammad Iro at the residence of the Senator, Gawon Nama Sokoto.

    The Commandant while decorating senator Wamakko said this followed after immense contributions by the Senator as one of the major stakeholders in the country in fighting against drug abuse and trafficking.

    Alh. Iro said the command cannot forget the contributions given by the Senator especially as he built a new edifice to them in Sokoto when he was a Governor of state.

    The Commandant was accompanied during the visit to the Senator by the key officers of the command, said the agency had last week during it’s meeting awarded the Senator with the Honor which was held at the Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies, Sokoto but, then the Senator was in Abuja representing his Constituents.

    Responding, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko applauded the effort of NDLEA in fighting against drug abuse day and night.

    He expressed appreciation to the command by choosing him among many to be awarded with the Honor which he described as morale booster, adding that he will continue to do his best in assisting the command towards attainment of its set objectives.

  • APC National Secretariat Visits Sokoto

    APC National Secretariat Visits Sokoto

    By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto

    …..commiserates with government, Wamakko and people of Sokoto over recent killings

    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, Mai Mala Buni condemned the attack in totality during a condolence visit in Sokoto on Wednesday.

    Senator Wamakko’s media aide, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal further said the Chairman, who spoke through the leader of the high powered delegation under the leadership of Senator Abba Ali expressed sadness 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.

  • APC National Headquarters Commiserates With Govt, Wamakko And People Of Sokoto Over Recent Killings

    APC National Headquarters Commiserates With Govt, Wamakko And People Of Sokoto Over Recent Killings

    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, Mai Mala Buni condemned the attack in totality during a condolence visit in Sokoto on Wednesday.

    Senator Wamakko’s media aide, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal further said the Chairman, who spoke through the leader of the high powered delegation under the leadership of Senator Abba Ali expressed sadness 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.

  • APC Is The Most Vibrant And United Political Party In Nigeria – Sen. Wamakko

    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.

  • Senator Wamakko Condemns Killings Of Innocent Citizens In Sokoto, Nigeria

    Senator Wamakko Condemns Killings Of Innocent Citizens In Sokoto, Nigeria

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
    Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has condemned the wanton killings of innocent citizens by bandits in all Local governments of Sokoto State and other parts of Nigeria, in general .
    Suspected kidnappers had in the past two days struck at towns, killing dozens of people, as well as rustled various livestocks.
    The bandits had also kidnapped several persons from the villages, towns, while many others were maimed and internally displaced .
    ” These notorious and guns wielding bandits had unleashed such attacks in other parts of the state, as well as other parts of Nigeria, especially the North .
    ” These dastardly acts as condemnable and abhorable, just as they have become a formidable source of concern for the leaders, as well as all well meaning and law abiding citizens.
    ”  All of us , the three tiers of government, the security agencies and other critical stakeholders have been having sleepless nights, sequel to this obnoxious situation.
    ” We are not resting on our oars ,as all hands are on deck to redress the ugly situation. In Sha Allahu, these daunting security challenges will soon be surmounted.”
    Wamakko solicited the support of all Nigerians in finding plausible solutions to the security challenges in the country .
    ” All and sundry should however sustain fervent prayers, for divine intervention in the security quagmire,” he appealed .
    Meanwhile, Wamakko has condoled the people of the affected areas on the losses of lives recorded , just as he prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus, as well as grant speedy recovery for the injured ones .
    He prayed to Almighty Allah to also prevent the reoccurrence of the unfortunate incidents .