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  • Tambuwal Condoles Families Of The Emir Of Zaria,Kaduna Government.

    Tambuwal Condoles Families Of The Emir Of Zaria,Kaduna Government.

    By Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto

    From God we come and to Him is our return
    “It is with heavy heart and sublime submission to the will of God that I receive the very unsettling news of the death of the Emir of Zaria, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
    “The Octagenarian was until his passage one of the last standing third generation Northern monarchs who contributed immensely to national and regional development.
    “He would be remembered, more profoundly, for  his role in behind the scenes settlement of disputes that have become intractable in other domains and were referred to him by his peers” Tambuwal affirmed.
    He said the monarch commanded tremendous respect and witnessed the growth and expansion of his domain well into its present stage
    “I, on behalf of the good people and government of Sokoto State, deeply sympathize with the  government and good people of Kaduna State over this irreparable loss.
    I also, condole the family of the late Emir, just as I pray that may God grant him Aljannatul Firdaus”. 

  • EDO ELECTION: Tambuwal Commends Buhari For Being Neutral

    EDO ELECTION: Tambuwal Commends Buhari For Being Neutral

    By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
    Tambuwal made the commendation while monitoring the ongoing Edo election.
    “Let me begin by commending the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for his statesman call and appeal; and his immediate directive to agencies of government including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and all other stakeholders, including politicians involved in the Edo election to ensure and guarantee free and fair; and, violence free election in Edo state. That is very commendable of Mr President. 
    ” I, therefore, on the premise of that, want to lend my voice to that of Mr President and other well meaning Nigerians; and members of the international community, to further appeal and call on the electoral body and the security agencies; and the good people of Edo and all stakeholders involved in this very important election to continue to observe rules and regulations of the electoral process; and, ensure that the election is free and fair.
    “We are monitoring closely the ongoing election in Edo and we are also appealing that nobody, no individual, no agency of government  should tamper with the outcome and results of the election that is being conducted, so far from information we are getting from Edo state. This is very important so that we can have a very convincing outcome that the people of Edo have exercised their franchise without let or hindrance; and in a very peaceful manner.
    “Once again, I commend Mr President and all those stakeholders  involved to go and play by the rules”.

  • TRANSITION: Tambuwal Condoles People Of Tambuwal, Sokoto Over District Head Death

    TRANSITION: Tambuwal Condoles People Of Tambuwal, Sokoto Over District Head Death

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    It is with heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah that I, on behalf of the government and good people of Sokoto state,
    announce the passage of our Royal Father, the District Head of Tambuwal, Alhaji Sa’ad Mainasara Attahiru.

    The late monarch died after a protracted illness in Abuja on Thursday.

    He will be buried today in Tambuwal according to Islamic rites.

    May Allah (SWT) grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

  • Tambuwal Condoles Families Of Goronyo Boat Mishap

    Tambuwal Condoles Families Of Goronyo Boat Mishap

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal commiserated with the families of the victims of the boat mishap at Birjingo in Goronyo local government area.

    At least 9 persons, two of whom are females were killed in a boat accident which occurred recently.

    Governor Tambuwal prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died in the accident and wished the survivors quick recovery, as he calmed the people of the area reminding them that as Muslims they should regard the calamity as a trial from Allah.

    He prayed to Allah to grant the families of the victims the fortitude to bear the loss of their loved ones.

    The Governor also commiserated with the people of Rimawa village over the recent flood disaster occured at the area.

    He said already directives have been given to the chairman of the area to ascertain the level of the damages in order to provide them with relief materials.

    Tambuwal also charged people in the state to stop building houses on waterways and desilt their drainages with a view to prevent reoccurence of the disaster.

    He prayed Allah to prevent future reoccurrence of the disaster.

  • Tambuwal Swears-in New Acting Grand Khadi

    Tambuwal Swears-in New Acting Grand Khadi

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Sequel to the expiration of the tenure of Muhammad Tambari Usman Yabo as the Grand Khadi of Sokoto State, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal swore-in his replacement.

    The new acting Grand khadi is Khadi Shuaibu Sodangi Achida.

    The governor said the tenure of Yabo has expired by law, hence the need to appoint the acting grand khadi.

    He charged the newly appointed acting grand khadi to be upright and carry his colleagues along in the discharge of his duty.

    Pointing out that the judicial arm of government in the state is not without its challenges, the governor said his administration is planning to build more courts and houses to accommodate judicial officers.

    On the outgoing grand khadi, the governor congratulated him for ending his career as grand khadi without blemishes to his record.

    He commended him for his contribution during his tenure.

  • Poverty Has No Political Party,Must Be Fought By All-Tambuwal

    Poverty Has No Political Party,Must Be Fought By All-Tambuwal

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged that all stakeholders should set aside partisan politics and work closely in order to ensure that poverty is eradicated in the country.

    Gov. Tambuwal made the call Thursday when the Federal Government Extended Public Works (FGEPW) team visited him at Government House, Sokoto.

    According to him, “poverty does not belong to the APC or PDP. It belongs to all of us, so all hands must be on deck to ensure that it is tackled and reduced.”

    He said it is for this reason and considering the need to do something about it that the state government set aside N4 billion for distribution to 200,000 indigent citizens in all the local government areas of the state.

    Gov. Tambuwal, who assured the team of his administration’s commitment and support, also advised them to consult the state Zakkat and Waqf Endowment Commission (SOZECOM), “which has data base of the kind of people you are trying to engage.”

    In addition, he directed the state ministries of basic education and local government to assist the team in anyway conceivable.

    In his remarks during the visit, the leader of the FGEPW to the state, Dr Ibrahim Muhammad, explained that the program, which is a 3 months pilot scheme scheduled to last from October-December, 2020, is designed by the federal government with a view to reducing poverty in the country by selecting 1000 beneficiaries from each local government.

    He said once selected, the beneficiaries will be engaged in public works such as clearing of gutters and other sanitation chores.

    The aim is that those that are educated may be engaged in supervising the others who are not; and each non-educated beneficiary will be paid N20,000 monthly. On the other hand, those that are educated would be absorbed in relevant sectors.

    Dr Muhammad said they were in the state to commence compilation of all relevant beneficiaries.

  • Tambuwal Invokes Prerogative Of Mercy,Frees 17 Inmates

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has granted pardon to 17 inmates in the Sokoto Central Custodial centre.

    The gesture is part of government’s thrust as encapsulated in its Committee on Prerogative of Mercy protocols

    Three inmates out of the 17 were serving terms for federal offences while the remaining were held for state offences.

    Making the announcement on behalf of Gov. Tambuwal, the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Suleiman Usman (SAN) made the announcement said “the pardon takes cognisance of the executive powers vested in the governor to offer mercy to inmates by the 1999 Constitution as amended.”

    According to him, the gesture which is also aimed at enabling the ex-prisoners to reunite with their family members and become decent citizens, was also intended to decongest the prison and protect the inmates from being affected by the COVID 19 pandemic.

    The commissioner called on the pardoned inmates to shun vices and engage in viable ventures that would uplift their living standards.

    He said: “This exercise is carried out on a routine basis to deserving inmates in order to offer mercy to them.”

    Suleiman also presented N50,000 cash assistance to each of the pardoned inmates from the state government.

    He said the cash is to enable them set up useful ventures as they start new life out of prison.

    Speaking on behalf of the state controller of correctional service, the Deputy Controller in charge of the Prison, Mallam Idris Muhammad, thanked the state government for its continued support and encouragement to the prison.

  • Tambuwal Orders Release Of July Salary

    Tambuwal Orders Release Of July Salary

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has directed the immediate release of July salaries to sokoto state civil servants.

    A statement issue from the office of the state commissioner of finance Abdussamad Dasuki said the gesture was aimed at enabling them to celebrate Eid’el Kabir with ease.

    The statement said already the ministry had started releasing the July salaries as directed by the Governor.

    It therefore enjoyed the state civil servants to reciprocate the government magnanimity by putting their best in the discharge of their responsibilities.
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  • Legislature/Judiciary Autonomy: Tambuwal Establishes 8 Man Committee To Harmonize Framework

    Legislature/Judiciary Autonomy: Tambuwal Establishes 8 Man Committee To Harmonize Framework

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has appointed an eight man committee to deliberate on the harmonization of the framework to be adopted for the autonomy of the legislature and judiciary as it affects the two arms of government in the state.

    Spokesman to the governor, Muhammad Bello who made this known to newsmen in Sokoto further sated that the state committee, according to the governor will be chaired by his Deputy, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya. Other members include the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Magaji, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Suleiman Usman (SAN) and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mallam Saidu Umar.

    The remaining members are: the state’s Head of Service, Alhaji Sani Garba Shuni, Clerk of the Sokoto State House of Assembly (SOHA), Mallam Abdul-Razaq Shehu, the Chief Registrars of the state’s High Court and Sharia Court, Barrister Bashir Ibrahim and Alhaji Idris Adamu respectively.

    According to Gov. Tambuwal, who is also the Vice Chairman of the NGF, the committee was set up without prejudice to the subsisting federal government arrangements on the matter.

    Recall that last month, the governor noted that the question of autonomy for the legislature and judiciary “is only a question of working on the framework, because the Order 10 of Mr President came up with a framework for the Judiciary,” to the exclusion of all the state legislature.

    “And there were some states that were already having different frameworks. So, we need to harmonize and come up with a common framework that will work in the interest of these are institutions,” he stated.

  • People Should Be Vigilante In Their Areas-Tambuwal

    People Should Be Vigilante In Their Areas-Tambuwal

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto
    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has again called on people in the state to be more vigilant in their areas, as part of efforts to bolster the security of lives and properties across Sokoto State.
    He made the call on  Wednesday when he paid a condolence visit to a state legislator, Hon. Habibu Halilu Modaci who lost his father at Modaci village  in isa local government area.
    The Governor said: “being  vigilant  in your respective areas will boost  the efforts of the government in further tackling the recurring  insecurity challenges in the area.”
    Tambuwal also cautioned  them against taking the law into their hands by arresting suspected criminals in their domains, urging them to hand over such suspects to the security agents for them to take proper action.
    Tambuwal added that, governments at all levels were making efforts to bring lasting solutions to the myriad of security challenges in the State, as well as Nigeria, in general .
    The Governor further urged them to always intensify fervent prayers for peaceful coexistence and sustainable socio-economic development in the state.
    The governor condoled the people of the area on the demise of Alhaji Halilu Modaci, the father of the serving Member of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Halilu Habibu Modaci.
    He prayed that may Allah grant the deceased Aljanna Firdausi and give the bereaved family the fortitude fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.