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Gov. Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme, Pledges Improved Water Access In Sokoto

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Gov. Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme, Pledges Improved Water Access In Sokoto

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has officially commissioned the Tamaje Water Scheme, one of six critical water infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing water supply across Sokoto State. The Tamaje scheme, alongside five others—Old Airport, Gagi, Mana, Runjin Sambo, and Ruga Liman—is part of a N14.1 billion investment to improve urban water distribution, promote public health, and ensure... The post Gov Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme In Sokoto appe…See the Story

Sokoto Govt supports family planning with ₦30m allocation

Sokoto · Sokoto

Sokoto Govt supports family planning with ₦30m allocation

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State government has shown its commitment to family planning by allocating ₦30 The post Sokoto Govt supports family planning with ₦30m allocation appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.Read Article

El-Rufai Has No Political Future in Southern Kaduna — Sokoto APC Chairman

Sokoto · Sokoto

El-Rufai Has No Political Future in Southern Kaduna — Sokoto APC Chairman

247 Ureports El-Rufai Has No Political Future in Southern Kaduna — Sokoto APC Chairman Read Article

Gov Okpebholo Visits Sokoto, Commends Road Projects

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has commissioned three major roads in the Mabera area as part of his administration’s urban renewal programme, reaffirming his commitment to infrastructural development across the state.Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Breaking Barriers in Education: Sokoto State Sets National Example with Inclusive Nomination to Special Education Workshop - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

— Deaf Educator Represents Sokoto as Only Participant with Disability at National Capacity-Building Workshop In a powerful affirmation of its commitment to inclusive education and disability representation, the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE) has drawn national acclaim for making a bold, progressive move—nominating a Deaf educator to represent the state at a national workshop dedicated to advancing inclusive and gen…Disability · Sokoto Read Article

GOC Enjoins Students To Join Nigerian Army - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

GOC enjoins students to join Nigerian Army 41 total views today By Habibu Harisu The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has encouraged students to join the Nigerian Army. Ajose made the call during a public speaking engagement organised by the division as part of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Yayaha […] NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIASokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Governor Aliyu: Breaking the Jinx of Sokoto Water Shortage

By Mohammed Bwago For about a decade, the story of Sokoto’s water supply has been one of broken promises, abandoned projects and dashed hopes. Since the dawn of Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s administration in 2015, Sokoto residents have grappled with the chronic water crisis plaguing the metropolis and its surroundings. Half-hearted efforts to provide clean, safe, and reliable water to a rapidly growing population defined much of the state’s develop…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

From Silence To Strength — How Community Voices Are Transforming Family Planning In Sokoto

When Aisha Abdullahi, a 32-year-old mother of five from Gagi community in Sokoto South Local Government Area, first heard about family planning, her instinct was to reject it, thinking that it was only for women who didn’t want children or a way of disobeying nature. Today, Aisha is a peer educator in her community, leading women’s groups and health talks, using her story to challenge harmful myths and empower others. “Family planning gave me ba…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Sokoto Walking a Failed Path

June 29, (THEWILL) — The decision by the Sokoto State Government to open negotiations with bandits with the aim to tame or eliminate insecurity in its enclave shows that it is not only insensitive to current situations but also failed to learn from the past. At a time hundreds of Nigerians were killed in a […]Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

FG Launches North-West LPG Programme in Sokoto

The Federal Government has officially launched the North-West Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Penetration Programme in Sokoto State. The initiative, according to the The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, is part of federal government’s agenda to promote clean and sustainable energy across the country. The flag-off ceremony featured the distribution of gas cylinders to women and youths as a key empowerment compone…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

Gov. Aliyu Reverts May Salary to Loan Payable in 3 Months

As part of ongoing efforts to cushion the economic hardship facing workers, Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has approved the conversion of May 2025 salaries, which were paid before the last Eid-el-Adha celebration, into a loan to be paid in three installments. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to newsmen in Sokoto. Gov. Aliyu explained that the decision was made in light …Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story