By Ibrahim Goronyo,Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has once again indicated that the federal government’s office in charge of dispensing the proceeds of its social intervention programmes in the State have some challenges that are making it difficult for the state government to benefit maximally from the scheme.
Governor Tambuwal made the observation Friday when he received the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq and her counterpart of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen at Government House, Sokoto.
He said although the state government have benefited much from the federal government’s social intervention programmes, much still needs to be done.
He said in order to maximize the benefits accruing from the intervention scheme, the state government has taken measures to constantly supervise the activities of the federal office so as to ensure that the people of Sokoto state take maximum advantage and benefit from all the social intervention programmes.
According to Tambuwal, the state government is ready and willing to continue partnering with the federal government on any programme that will benefit the people of the state.
Expressing appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the apex government’s commiseration with the victims of the recent flood disaster and the state government, the governor said the state government is doing its best in extending social intervention schemes to various communities in the state with the aim of rebuilding the structures that have been damaged by the recent flood and windstorm.
He said currently the state government is working on a supplementary budget that will be sent to the State House of Assembly, primarily, to see how best to rebuild the damaged infrastructures which include roads, schools, hospitals and houses of individuals.
On women empowerment the governor further maintained that in Nov 2019 the State government introduced an empowerment programme from which 500 women and 500 men will benefit from a grant of N20,000 each in every local government area.
He said under the scheme, about N4 billion will be disbursed to 200,000 beneficiaries across the state.
Tambuwal also stated that his administration is doing its best in terms of educating women in the state, saying that is the reason behind the creation of an Agency for Female Education.
He said the state government is coming up with 3 Girls Science Academy in each of the 3 Senatorial Districts, adding that already one of such, located at Kasarawa area in the state capital, is now progressing steadily.
Governor Tambuwal added that, the state government will construct not less than 23 ICT compliant Junior Science Model Schools for girls across the 23 local government areas in the state.
He maintained that the state government has also passed the Compulsory Education Bill which stipulates penalty for parents that deny their wards the chance of going to school.
The bill, he explained, mandates not only the enrolment of students but also the retention in school of every child in the state.
On water and sanitation, the governor said on his assumption in office there were quite a number of local government areas that didn’t have constant water supply. He said currently state the government is constructing 1.5 million gallons per day semi water scheme in 17 local government areas where already 14 have been completed and waiting for commissioning.
He further explained that over 1000 boreholes have been provided in small towns and villages across the state, in addition to another contract of 250 boreholes that have been recently awarded with a view to addressing the problem of clean water supply in the rural communities.
On the Child Rights Act, Tambuwal said it is receiving attention from the government because people in the state need to be sensitized on the act in order for it to be understood.
He said already the state government has set up a committee headed by the Wazirin Sokoto which is expected to come out with a report in line with the religion, tradition and culture of the state.
On punishment of rapists, the governor said; ”our laws are adequate as they provide for prevention and eventual prosecution of offenders and the rehabilitation of rape victims.
In her address the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk said they were in the state to provide relief materials to the victims of flood disaster and dispense special cash transfer to vulnerable rural women.
She extended the commiseration of President Muhammadu Buhari to the victims of the flood disaster in the state and thanked the state government for its support and cooperation aimed at complementing the federal government in the distribution the relief materials to the victims.
Also in her remarks, the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen commended the state government for various interventions directed at women, especially rural women.
She also thanked the governor for his administration’s adherence to the affirmative action by considering women for appointments, citing the example of the appointment of women councilors in each of the 23 local government areas.
Mrs Tallen added that the Sokoto state government is among the few states in the federation that is assisting women to actualize their potentials.
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FG’s Social Intervention Needs Better Attention In Sokoto- Tambuwal
#EndSARS: SARS,SWAT Two Sides Of The Same Coin-Says Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
…..insists Rule of Law Must Prevail On Violators of Human Rights
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and its successor Special Weapons and Tactics [SWAT] as being the same thing.
Gov. Tambuwal made the comparison Wednesday when he swore-in the Chairman and members of the Sokoto State Independent National Electoral Commission (SOSIEC) in Government House, Sokoto.
According him, although the effort of the government in axing the infamous SARS is commendable, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammad Adamu, nonetheless should not be in a haste to foist another notorious body on Nigerians.
Instead, the governor suggested that the IGP should consult widely with Nigerians on what kind of police reform is most suitable for the citizens and the country.
He said merely changing the name of SARs to SWAT is not the solution to the myriads of problems that the country has been facing, but advised Mr President to recruit more people into Nigeria’s security outfits.
He also suggested that the apex government should provide more modern equipments, especially Information and Communication Technology (ICT) gadgets and improved renumeration package to the police
He said some of the activities of SARS prior to its proscription were obviously against the fundamental human right of Nigerians, thereby prescribing that the perpetrators of those wrongdoings, who also gave the police institution a bad name, should be brought to book.
He urged President Buhari and the IGP to intensify efforts on the re-training of those that served in disbanded unit and redeploy them to address the challenges of insurgency, banditry and kidnapping in the regions of North-West, North-Central and the country in general.
Turning to the newly sworn-in Chairman and members of SOSIEC, the governor said their composition and selection was based on their proven integrity and unblemished records of service.
He urged them to come up with guidelines and time table for the conduct of local government elections to enable the state government determine when and how to conduct local government elections very soon.
Tambuwal while congratulating them for their appointments, also charged them to uphold the trust reposed in them by being fair and just in the discharge of their duties.
The new SOSIEC officials include its Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Suleiman and five members: Muazu Garba Dundaye, Sidi Mukhtar Ibrahim, Umar Galadima Durbawa, Abubakar Haliru Dange and Alhaji Musa Illela; who will serve as Permanent Members of the commission.
Sokoto Blessed With Gold, Hydrocarbon- Tambuwal
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has disclosed that the state has gold and hydrocarbon deposits.
Gov. Tambuwal stated this while receiving the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Mr Okechukwu Samson Oga who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Sokoto on Thursday.
According to him, the state also have so many minerals to showcase and use to attract investors.
Expressing his administration’s commitment to support President Muhammadu drive to diversify the economy of the nation, the governor said the state government will support the policy drive of the apex government for the development of solid minerals, mines and steel as well as agriculture.
Tambuwal said 85% of the people in the state are into agriculture in one way or the other, while virtually all of the landmarks are arable, thus making the state capable of producing both subsistence and cash crops for food security and revenue generation respectively.
He said the state have been developing and benefitting from the proceeds of solid minerals exploitation in the past 50 years since the establishment of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, which is now BUA Cement.
On the state’s partnership with Office Chérifien des Phosphates, OCP Morocco, the governor said he has contacted the management which assured him that they have already signed the contract for the commencement of civil works in Sokoto.
The governor who explained that the delay in the take-off of the project was as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, said that the company have assured him that very soon they will be in Sokoto to flag-off the construction of its factory.
He said the project when completed will enhance the economy base of Sokoto, which has the highest deposit of phosphate, and Nigeria in general.
He also said the state government has employed the service of consultants to fast track the setting up mining industry in the state, adding that the process have gone far.
Earlier in his address, Mr Oga said they were in the state for sensitization on the potentials of solid minerals exploration and exploitation for economic development, stressing that harnessing the resources that abound in the sector will lay a sustainable foundation for the industrialization of the nation.
Mr Oga added that the collaboration of the federal, state, local government and community leaders is imperative for smooth mining operation.
He said the Ministry of Mines and Steel is already promoting the mineral potential of Sokoto state and various investors are willing to invest in the state.
He said the state government can enjoy the 13% derivation from the solid mineral revenue, adding that the more revenue generation there is, the more that would accrue to the state from the derivation from the federation account.
The minister solicited a stronger collaboration with the state government on its sensitization drive on the constitutional role of the federal government with respect to mining.
Tambuwal Has Not Declared Ambition For 2023
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has not declared his intention to contest for President as has been reported by some social media outfits.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Muhammad Bello.
The statement further said for the avoidance of doubt, nothing can be further from the truth than this. Gov. Tambuwal has not declared his political intention in recent times, so the news about his running for the highest political office is a figment of the imagination of some overzealous social media activists.
For this reason, the governor dissociates himself from such fabricated misinformation and misleading reportage.
The governor posits that his focus now is on delivering good governance and the dividends of democracy to the people of Sokoto State.Operate Open Door Policy To Accommodate People Willing To Join PDP-Tambuwal
By Ibrahim Goronyo,Sokoto
New leaders of the Sokoto state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were Sunday charged to operate an open door policy to accommodate more people willing to join the party.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made the plea while hosting a new state and local governments PDP executives in the state.
The governor said by opening their doors more supporters will join the party as many people are already showing their interests to do so.
He said there is the need for the new executives to bring unity among the party supporters and also urged them to carry everybody along in order to move the party forward.
Tambuwal commended the party faithful for the peaceful conduct of the party Congresses at all levels in the state.
While congratulating the new executives, the governor assured them that his administration is willing to give all necessary support and cooperation to the them so as to enable them perform their duties effectively.
He charged them to justify the confidence party members have on them and operate as a one family.
In his address, the new Chairman of the state PDP, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the new executives will work hand in hand with the state government with a view to contribute their quota.
He thanked the party supporters for giving them opportunity to serve and also called for unity and cooperation to enable the party achieve its goals of moving the state forward.Tambuwal Charges Sokoto PDP Leaders On Membership Drive
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
New leaders of the Sokoto state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) were Sunday charged to operate an open door policy to accomodate more people willing to join the party.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made the plea while hosting a new state and local governments PDP executives in the state.
Special Adviser on media and Publicity to the governor, Muhammad Bello further said, by opening their doors more supporters will join the party as many people are already showing their interests to do so.
He said there is the need for the new executives to bring unity among the party supporters and also urged them to carry everybody along in order to move the party forward.
Tambuwal commended the party faithful for the peaceful conduct of the party Congresses at all levels in the state.
While congratulating the new executives, the governor assured them that his administration is willing to give all necessary support and cooperation to the them so as to enable them perform their duties effectively.
He charged them to justify the confidence party members have on them and operate as a one family.
In his address, the new Chairman of the state PDP, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the new executives will work hand in hand with the state government with a view to contribute their quota.
He thanked the party supporters for giving them opportunity to serve and also called for unity and cooperation to enable the party achieve its goals of moving the state forward.
No Policeman Attached To Me Shot AbdurRahman-Tambuwal
By Ibrahim Goronyo,Sokoto
…Sultanate Council Gives Reason For Death
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has refuted allegations and reports circulated in the media that a policeman attached to his convoy shot one late Abdulrahman Aminu, aka Banna.
Gov. Tambuwal rejected the claims Saturday when he along with the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje, condoled the family of the victim of the Friday shooting at Sultan Bello mosque in the state capital.
Gov. Tambuwal described the incident which claimed the life of Abdulrahman Aminu of Galadanci area and resulted in three other persons sustaining injuries as “unfortunate, inhuman and condemnable.”
Before the governor’s condolence visit the Sultanate Council had on Saturday issued a statement pointing out that Aminu’s death was attributed to a stampede caused by volleys of sporadic gunshots released by a police Sergeant Bello Garba attached to the Sultan Palace.
Sergeant Garba, noted the statement, had fired the shots to scare some youths who were dragging the sharing of money given to them after the 60th anniversary prayer at Sultan Bello mosque.
Tambuwal assured the family of the deceased that the state government will live no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrator is brought to book as the matter is being investigated by the state Police Command.
According to him, so far the state Police Commissioner had briefed him that Sergeant Bello is in protective custody pending the outcome of a broader investigation.
He added that the state government will not leave the police alone in the investigation, adding that all relevant security agents will also be involved.
Tambuwal said any body found wanting will face the wrath of the law.
He prayed to Allah to grant the deceased Aljannatul Firdausi and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, just as he charged the public and the media to always cross check their facts before making comments or publishing.RELATED POSTS:
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60th Anniversary: Tambuwal, Sultan, Indonesian Ambassador Pray For Peace, Security
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Friday led hundreds of Muslim faithful in the state to pray for peace, security and integrity in the country.
The Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, Hon. Usra Hendra Harahap, was also at the event as a special guest of the Sokoto state government.
Other high profile guests include the Speaker House of Sokoto State House of Assembly (SOHA), Rt. Hon. Aminu Muhammad Acida, the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Alhaji Saidu Umar, members of the state security council, the state Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu Saidu Sifawa, the state Acting Grand Khadi, Shuaibu Sodangi Acida and other government functionaries.
The ensemble graced the special prayer organized by Sokoto State government as part of activities to mark the 60th independence anniversary of the nation.
Gov. Tambuwal and Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad prayed to God to guide the country’s leaders in making decisions that would affect the lives of many Nigerians positively and assist the country to overcome some of the challenges it is facing, especially in the areas of insecurity, corruption and economic development.
The Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Jumu’at mosque in Sokoto, Sheikh Malami Liman Akwara led the special prayer session after leading other Muslim faithful in a two raka’at obligatory congregational prayerDescendants Of Third Sultan Applauds Tambuwal For Restoring Pedigree
By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
The descendants of Sultan Abubakar Atiku (1782–1842), the third monarch of the Sokoto caliphate, Wednesday paid a thank you visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for finding one of them worthy of being appointed as a monarch in the state 89 years after the family held sway in one such capacity.
Alhaji Abdullahi Sarkin Gobir Adiya, who led the family on the thank you visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge of Government House, Sokoto, said since 1931 when Sultan Muhammad Tambari, the 14th Sultan, was deposed; and 1933 when Sarkin Gobir Adiya left as Sarkin Gobir of Gwadabawa, 89 and 87 years respectively, the family of Sarkin Gobir Adiya never ascended any throne of monarchical relevance in the Caliphate.
He expressed gratitude to Gov. Tambuwal and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar for considering the family of the late Sarkin Gobir Adiya worthy of such exalted position in the Caliphate.
By this action, Abdullahi added, the duo have revived the historical pedigree of the family thereby causing it to be further united.
He expressed profound appreciation to Governor Tambuwal and the Sultan for honouring their families by appointing one of their family member to serve as the first District Head of the newly created Asara District in Gwadabawa local government area of the state.
Responding, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said the creation of the new Asara District was based on the decision taken by him and the Sultan in order to revive the historical background of the Asara kingdom.
He charged the new District Head to carry everybody along in the discharge of his new assignment, urging him to be fair and just in every decision affecting his people.
He used the ceremony to charge the new District Head on the need to expedite action on calling people in his domain to seek both Islamic and Western education, explaining that government will continue to respect and assist the traditonal institutions for them to discharge their duties effectively.
The governor congratulated the New District Head of Asara, Alhaji Musa S. Gobir I for his well deserved appointment.RELATED POSTS:
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Tambuwal Orders Recovery Of Drowned Auto Crash Victims
By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
… Condoles Victims Families
Following the directive of Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal that the corpses of an auto crash who drowned in River Zalzalu along Sokoto-Illela road last Thursday be recovered and given befitting burial, the five victims have been found and buried accordingly.
Gov. Tambuwal also condoled the families of the deceased, praying to God to grant them Aljanna Firdaus.
The victims were identified as Shuaibu Mai Maciji Isa, a snake charmer, along with his two apprentices, Mubarak Aminu, the driver of the vehicle and the motorcyclist who is yet to be identified.
Gov. Tambuwal who was on his way to condole the people of Wurno the day the accident involving a motorcycle and a white Toyota car occurred, had braved the rain as his convoy crossed the bridge to inquire about what happened.
Having been briefed he instructed the state Ministry of Home of Affairs to take charge of the recovery effort. Promptly, all relevant agencies- the state and federal Fire Service, the state emergency management agency, the Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, as well as some expert divers from neighbouring Kebbi state were mobilized to the scene.
The team worked all night and succeeded on the first day in bringing out the cadaver of one victim.
The following day, two more bodies were found, just as an equal number of bodies were recovered on the third day. All the bodies were deposited at the Sokoto State Specialist Hospital and Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH).
The car and motorcycle involved in the accident are yet to be recovered.
After the recovery effort, the state ministry of justice, upon the directive of the governor, conducted an inquest into the incident. This led to the identification of some of the victims by their relatives who hail from Acida in Wurno local government area of the state; and, their subsequent burial according to Islamic rites.
