Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a monthly maintenance allowance of ₦200,000 for principals of secondary schools across the state. This initiative is aimed at addressing immediate infrastructural needs in schools without delays. The announcement was made on Monday during the Sokoto State 2025 Citizens Budget Discussion held at the Sultan Abubakar Maccido […]
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Sokoto Government Subsidizes Food Prices by 55%
The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, inaugurated a special committee on Monday to oversee the sale of assorted food items at a 55% discount to residents of the state. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the economic hardships faced by the population. Governor Aliyu stated that his administration had procured various […]
Supplementary Budget: Sokoto to Present ₦119bn Proposal to Lawmakers
The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget of ₦119 billion, which will be presented to the state House of Assembly for approval. This decision was made during the council’s meeting on Wednesday. The Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Balarabe Kadadi, informed journalists that the supplementary budget includes funds from several key […]
“I Inherited Empty Treasury From Tambuwal,” Says Sokoto Governor
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has revealed that he faced a challenging financial situation when he assumed office, inheriting an empty treasury from his predecessor, Aminu Tambuwal. He explained that not a single financial document was handed over to his administration. Aliyu made this statement during a meeting with Deputy Speaker of the House […]
Sokoto Gov Locks Out Government House Staff Over Lateness
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Thursday locked the gate of the Government House against staff who came late. The governor was said to have driven himself to the Government House around 8:30am only to find out that the majority of the staff were not in their various offices. He met only cleaners and […]
Sokoto Can Generate ₦2bn Monthly From Agriculture – AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says Sokoto State has the capacity of generating ₦2 billion monthly revenue from the agricultural sector alone. Chairman, Sokoto State chapter of the association, Alhaji Jamilu Sanusi, while speaking during a courtesy visit to the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, explained that if properly harnessed through the establishment of […]