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  • Senator Wamakko To Support NMA To Achieve Aims

    Senator Wamakko To Support NMA To Achieve Aims

    By muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has promised to support the Sokoto State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association towards achieving its set targets in proposing free medical outreach.

    Sen. Wamakko, who represents Sokoto Noth Senatorial District stated when he received the leadership of NMA on a courtesy visit.

    The Senator, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts described the medical profession and indispensable to the less privileged in the society.

    He expressed happiness on the free medical outreach being planned by the medical practitioners in the State.

    He said the exercise is timely as many patients are in dire need of medical attention in the country, hence the need to support medical professionals to undertake their duties diligently.

    The Senator recalled that during his tenure as the Governor of Sokoto State, he ran an open door government which gave him courage to successfuly govern the state.

    He further said that with Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on the saddle of leadership, he is optimistic that the Governor will work with NMA toward providing more healthcare services in the State.

    He assured them that, the Governor will be ready to work with them so as to achieve their set objectives.

    The Senator commended young Nigerians who ventured into the various medical professions, adding that, he is hopeful that they will live above board.

    The Senator also pledged that he will preside over the launching and flag off of the exercise whenever the appropriate time is slated by the Association.

    Earlier, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Sokoto State chapter, Dr. Umar Mukhtar, intimated the Senator that, they are organizing a medical outreach next week for the people of Sokoto North Senatorial District.

    The chairman said they intended to flag off the programme at Wamakko Local Government Area.

    The statement signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by the Special Adviser on media and Publicity to the Senator,Bashar Abubakar quoted Dr. Mukhtar informing the Senator that, about 200 health workers will participate in the exercise.

    He also stated that, they are targeting 6000 patients during the exercise with different ailments, which is expected to last for 2 days.

    The Chairman solicited the support and approval from Sen. Wamakko to flag off the programme.

    He described Senator Wamakko as a leader with listening ears, who always avail himself to the people at all times.

    They thanked the Senator for his usual assistance to the activities of the Association whenever the need arises.

    The chairman was accompanied on the visit by many professional health personnel and members of the Association.

  • Senators Wamakko, Aliero Condoles Families Of Late Sarkin Sudan

    Senators Wamakko, Aliero Condoles Families Of Late Sarkin Sudan

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Member of the Muslim World League and Senator Representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aleiro, alongside Senator Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura and former Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Mukhtar Ahmad Anka have condoled with the family of former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Shehu Malami who died on Monday and was buried yesterday Thursday in Sokoto.

    Aleiro, who spoke on behalf of the other Senators described late Sarkin Sudan as a true nationalist who spent his entire life in preaching peace, unity and the propagation of Islam.

    Aleiro said that the nation has lost a leader and a hero who loved the people at heart.

    The statement by Bashar Abubakar also said Aliero explained that as a member of the royal family, he left a huge gap that would be very difficult to fill.

    The Senator prayed Allah the Almighty to forgive all the sins of the deceased and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus as a final abode.

    A special prayer was offered by Mallam Bashir Gidan Kanawa for the repose of the soul of the deceased.

    Late Sarkin Sudan, Amb. Shehu Malami died on Monday, 19th Dec.2022 at a private hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

    Similarly, APC gubernatorial candidate in Sokoto State, Hon Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has condoled with the family of the late Sarkin Sudan.

    Ahmad Aliyu, who was away for some important assignments, described the deceased as a leader and father who died while struggling for his nation, Nigeria.

    Wamakko and his colleagues were received during the condolence visit by Alhaji Muhammadu Malami Sheikh, the District Head of Sabon Birni Sokoto, among other royal families.

    The Senators were also accompanied by North West Zonal Secretary of APC, Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, businessmen, traditional leaders, ulamas and politicians among others.

    May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Ameen.

  • Senator Wamakko Condoles Goronyo People Over Bandits Attacks

    Senator Wamakko Condoles Goronyo People Over Bandits Attacks

    By Muhammad Ibrahim.Sokoto

    APC Leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has condoled people of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State over the ungodly attack by some unscrupulous elements which occured on Wednesday.

    The attack which occured at Bare and Kojiyo Villages of the local government was said to have left about six persons dead, while several houses and foodstuffs were destroyed.

    Senator Wamakko described the attack as unfortunate and inhuman where innocent people were killed without any justification.

    While praying for the repose of the departed souls, the Senator, called on the authority concerned to steadfast in arresting the menace and put strong mechanism in pace to avert the reoccurrence of the dastardly act.

    He also called for an immediate investigation into the matter to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

    Similarly, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has prayed for the quick intervention on the current situation the people of Sabon Garin Dole of the same Goronyo Local Government found themselves currently as report revealed that, as at the time of making this statement, the bandits had entered into the village to unleash yet another heinous act.

    Senator Wamakko, on behalf of APC gubernatorial candidate in the state, Hon. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, his running mate, Hon Idris Muhammad Gobir and the entire APC leadership, urged people of the state to intensify fervent prayers for Almighty Allah to bring an end to the challenges revaging the country.

  • INSECURITY: Northern Senators Concerned, Committed To Proffering Solutions -Wamakko

    INSECURITY: Northern Senators Concerned, Committed To Proffering Solutions -Wamakko

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    The Chairman of the Northern Senators’ Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko says they are deeply concerned to the widening security challenges in the Region and other parts of Nigeria.

    Wamakko, a former Governor of Sokoto
    State who now represents Sokoto North Senatorial District spoke in Abuja, on Wednesday, at the meeting of the Forum on the disturbing security situation in the North , as well as other parts of the country.

    His media aide,Bashir Rabe Mani quoted Wamakko as saying “We discussed what best needs to be done and how .

    ” This country needs to be as secure as possible that every Nigerian can move freely , wherever he or she wants .

    ” And also where he or she can sleep with his or her two eyes closed, as well as do their normal businesses without fear of harrassment or without any security challenge befalling him or her.”

    Wamakko reiterated that, the Northern Senators were worried as all the geopolitical zones have one problem or the other .

    ” We have to own the solutions as nobody can do it for us ,” he added.

    The Chairman of the Northern Senators’ Forum further reiterated their unwavering commitment to diligently represent their constituents.

    He said :” As the people who are here to represent our people we have the duty to do more to find plausible solutions to these challenges .

    ” I know we are using the security outfits very well , but, there also other ways and we will discuss to see how best we can find solutions to the problem .”

  • Wamakko Mourns Kwankwaso’s Father

    Wamakko Mourns Kwankwaso’s Father

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence and Deputy Chairman,Senate Committee on Anti Corruption, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has described the death of the Father of his colleague and former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, Alhaji Musa Suleiman Kwankwaso, as a huge loss to Kano State and Nigeria,wrote Bashir Rabe Mani.

    The Senior Kwankwaso, who was until his death, the District Head of Makoda, Kano State, died in the early hours of Friday, at the ripe age of 93.

    Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, extolled the sterling leadership qualities of the late monarch, describing him as a dogged,committed , pious, humble and patriotic leader.

    Wamakko, a former Governor of Sokoto and the holder of the hospital highly reverred traditional titles of Sarkin Yakin and Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, also averred that, the demise of the renowned monarch has created a wide vacuum, too difficult too fill.

    The Member of the World Muslim League also eulogized the deceased’s unbroken and  invaluable contibutions to susteable peace,unity and socioeconomic progress of his domain, Kano State and Nigeria, in general, for decades.

    Wamakko extended his sincerest condolences to the bereaved family, people and Government of Kano State on this colossal loss of a legend .

    He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the late Kwankwaso Aljannat Firdaus, as well as give the family , people and Government of Kano State, the formidable fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

  • Northern Governors Condole With Sen. Wamakko Over Daughter’s Death

    Northern Governors Condole With Sen. Wamakko Over Daughter’s Death


    Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has condoled with former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, on the death of his daughter, Sadiya.
    Governor Lalong in a condolence message on behalf of his colleagues expressed deep regret over the sudden death of Sadiya which he described as a great loss to her her immediate family and entire people of Sokoto State. 
    Lalong said “this is a sad development for which we cannot question the creator. Even as we grieve over the demise of this young and promising woman, we must accept it as the will of God and pray that God will forgive her sins and grant her eternal rest. We express our deep condolences to the entire Wamakko family at over this sad occurrence”.
    He also prayed God to comfort Senator Wamakko and members of his family at this difficult moment. 

  • WAMAKKO: Establishment Of Almajiri School In Sokoto

    WAMAKKO: Establishment Of Almajiri School In Sokoto

    By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

    When, Wamakkos’ adiministration in 2007 introduced almajiri school otherwise called Tsangaya system of education,many were alleged but today, only Sokoto was able to have soft landing.

    Other States across the federation today are busy extending or trade words over the transfer al-majiri’s while Sokoto has successfully fine tune the menace and brought them under one umbrella called “Tsangaya school” which today is being controlled by SUBEB.

    Hopefully, after Corona virus pandemic, mostly Northern states would definitely learn from Wammako past adiministration blue print instead allowing them to go about the street like, Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, Yobe, Wammako the immediate past Governor of Sokoto who initiated the school has today carter for many pupils in Sokoto which over the time create opportunity to several “Alabama’s” to earn teaching profession.

    As at the time of filling this report, several Tsangaya school teachers have earned well, aquired more steps in their education degree’s level.

    I understood that during the period which Wammako introduced the school, most street beggars allegedly arrested were sent to the Tsangaya and this has curtailed street begging to the bearest minimum. Today, with the development of Covid -19 while many states of the federation were thinking of solution to al-majiri’s, Sokoto was able to come up with solution to this effect.
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