Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said he will investigate the state water board over the persistent water scarcity supply in the state capital despite releasing N114 million to the board to address the matter.
Expressing his displeasure over the issue at the weekend, Tambuwal, who was at the palace of Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar to pay Sallah homage to the revered monarch said that “only this week his administration provided N114 million to the state water board for it to tackle the issue.”
The governor, who was amazed that the problem still persisted, decided that the state government will investigate the issue of water scarcity.
Governor Tambuwal, who thanked the Sultanate Council for its role in preaching peace in the state and country in general, urged politicians to play politics with decorum as the next election season approaches.
He assured them that the state government is doing its best in order to ensure that every eligible person will be registered and possess his Personal Voter’s Card (PVC).
On the condition of the state contingents to this year’s Hajj, Tambuwal said he is in contact with the Amirul Hajj with whom he spoke on Friday while the pilgrims were at Muzdalifa and got assurance that all were hale and hearty.
On the security situation in the state, the governor said his administration, in collaboration with the security agencies and other stakeholders, is doing its best, even as he urges the people of the state to desist from politicising the issue of security and religion.
Sultan Abubakar commended Governor Tambuwal and his exco for their effort in executing various developmental projects and ensuring that peace and peaceful co-existence continue to subsist in the state.
The Sultan also urged leaders of all shades in the state and beyond to be always just and fair to their subjects; while also calling on the people to fear Allah in all their dealings.
He appreciated the state government for always seeking advice from the council for the development of the state, emphasising that the council will continue to give useful advice for such ventures.
He praised the effort of the state government and security agencies in maintaining peace in the state, assuring that the Sultanate will continue to give its maximum cooperation in tackling the problem.