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  • Sokoto House of Assembly gets new clerk

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday approved the appointment of Alhaji Umar Dodo, as the substantive clerk to the state House of Assembly.

    Tambuwal said in Sokoto that the appointment was in line with the law establishing the state House of Assembly Service Commission.

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    He said that a letter to that effect had been communicated to the new clerk.

    The News men reports that Dodo’s appointment followed the demise of the former clerk, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad, who died on May 29, 2017 Dodo was the Deputy Clerk to the assembly before his elevation.

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  • Tambuwal restates commitment to recruit more workers, improve welfare

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday said that the state government would embark on recruitment of more workers to facilitate improve manpower in state and local services.

    Tambuwal stated this at 2018 Workers Day celebration in Sokoto, saying that 2, 500 primary and secondary teachers had already been recruited between 2017 and 2018 in the state.

    He described workers as `catalyst in channelling state resources’ to productive means aimed at improving the living condition of people.

    Tambuwal added that health workers and others would be recruited to enhance effective service delivery.

    He disclosed that no fewer than 200 students have been sponsored to study medicine abroad and come back to work in states’ hospitals.

    The governor added that his administration had conducted computer training programme for all categories of workers besides sponsoring workshops to enhance their productivity.

    According to him, the present administration had ensure steady and prompt payment of salaries and pension stressing that more than N4 billion gratuity had been settled from 2016 to date while others were under way.

    He said in view of the importance the government attached to workers Welfare, it had commenced the sale of government houses to workers besides many other Nigerians welfare packages.

    Tambuwal reiterated that government would continue to execute viable programmes toward improving workers welfare and assured continuous harmonious working relationship.

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    The Federal Controller of Labour in Sokoto State, Mr Sa’idu Muhammad, said the event was being conducted to review achievements, challenges and others for improved service delivery.

    In his address, Mr Aminu Umar, the State Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress ( NLC ), lauded governor’s efforts on workers welfare in the state.

    Umar acknowledged that about 10, 000 workers were recruited since his election as state governor despite prompt payment of entitlements and others packages.

    The labour leader assured that workers would continue to live up to the expectation to reciprocate the commitment and urged workers to support leaderships at all levels.

    The newsmen reports that special prayer led by Comrade Hassan Abdullahi, was offered for late governor’s Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, who died last week.

    The newsmen also reports that no fewer than 80 unions participated in the rally held at the occasion.

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  • Lai Mohammed mourns Oyo speaker, Tambuwal’s aide

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as untimely and shocking the death of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Adeyemo.

    Mohammed also expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr Imam Imam, the Special Adviser on Media to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

    In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the minister said  death had cut short the rising profile of Adeyemo in the nation’s political scene.

    While expressing his condolences to the people and government of Oyo State, he prayed that God will grant repose to the soul of the departed and comfort the late Speaker’s family.

    Mohammed also  paid tribute to Imam, whom he said he had cause to interact with many times in his lifetime, describing him as “a quintessential journalist and a valuable aide of his principal.’’

    He expressed his condolences to Tambuwal whom  he said  had suffered a personal loss with the demise of his long-time aide.

    The minister prayed that God will take Imam to his bosom and also give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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  • Aregbesola mourns oyo speaker, Tambuwal’s aide

    Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, has described the death of Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Michael Adeyemo, as a sudden, rude shock and a collasal tragedy to the state.

    Aregbesola in a condolence message by his media Adviser, Sola Fasure, in Osogbo on Saturday, said the deceased was hale and hearty, full of life, when last he saw the speaker.

    “He was his usual self, active, effervescent, exuding infectious enthusiasm. He will be missed.

    “Even though death signifies the final note in the unbroken melodies of human existence, the abrupt occurrence of Adeyemo’s death, turned the sweet melodies to a painful dirge.

    “He would be remembered for his unalloyed contributions to the politics and development of Oyo State.

    “On behalf of the people and Government of Osun, I commiserate with the immediate and extended family of the deceased, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, members of Oyo State House of Assembly and the entire people of Oyo.

    “I pray that God repose his gentle soul and give everyone concerned the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

    Aregbesola also condoled with Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and the entire people of the state, on the death of his Media Adviser, Alhaji Imam Imam.

    Aregbesola said that Imam’ s death was a devastating blow not only to the media but also to the government and people of Sokoto State.

    “It is, indeed, a tragedy of huge proportion to have lost this fine journalist and manager of men.

    “It is rather unfortunate that Imam will be lost this soon. We pray for the repose of his soul.

    “On behalf of myself, government and people of Osun, we send our heartfelt condolences to Imam’s immediate and extended family, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, the Government of Sokoto State and Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ),”Aregbesola said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyemo, 47, and Imam Imam, 44. died on Friday.

  • Kwara Speaker mourns Oyo State counterpart

    The Speaker of the Kwara House of Assemby, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has described the demise of his Oyo state counterpart, Mr Michael Adeyemo, as a ”rude shock and utter disbelief’’.

    Ahmad stated this in llorin on Friday in a condolence message signed by his special Assistant on Media, Shuaib AbdulKadir.

    The Oyo state Speaker died at the early hours of Friday.

    The Kwara Speaker, in his condolence message, described his late colleague’s death as “a bitter pill that is difficult to swallow for other Speakers and entire Nigerians’’.

    Ahmad said Adeyemo, while alive, was a prominent and active member of the Conference of Speakers’ Forum, who at all times brought to bear his legislative and political experiences into the scheme of things, to achieve results.

    He noted that the late speaker always earned his respect for being a colleague in the lawmaking business and more importantly, having served the forum together in various capacities.

    The speaker said, “without doubt, his death has dealt a huge blow to Oyo State, especially the State Assembly, where he presided over as the Speaker and functioned effectively.

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    Ahmad stated that the deceased lawmaker believed in the tenets of democracy and legislative independence.

    He urged his other colleagues in the state Houses of Assembly to sustain his good legacies as a way of immortalising him for what he stood for.

    The speaker commiserated with Oyo State Government, members and staff of the Oyo state House of Assembly Assembly, people of his constituency, as well as his immediate family, over the loss.

    In the same vein, the Speaker commiserated with the Sokoto State Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, on the sudden death of his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Imam Imam.

    He prayed that Allah, in his infinite mercies, would sustain the deceased’s family, as well as provide them the fortitude to bear their loss.

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  • NYSC DG lauds Tambuwal over N253m corps members allowances

    The Director-general of National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) Brig. Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, has lauded Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, for paying N253 million outstanding allowances of corps members.

    The letter was presented to the Governor during 2018 batch “A” Corps members’ swearing-in ceremony at Wamakko orientation camp Monday.

    Kazaure represented by Sokoto state Coordinator of NYSC, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, said the payment along with release of N43.5 million for provision of beds and mattresses at orientation camp was commendable.

    “NYSC management are overwhelmed with the efforts including institutionalising monthly payment of corps members allowances.

    “Approval of construction and renovation of corps members lodges alongside renovation of school facilities in the state.

    “These and other previous gestures demonstrated the governor’s commitment to the success of the NYSC scheme and serve as morale booster to corps members and managers, the director-general said.

    In his address, Tambuwal enjoined corp members to maximally use their God- given physical and intellectual endowments to pursue national unity and cohesion during the service year.

    Tambuwal, represented by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Bashir Garba, said the scheme had for years, being pivotal at ensuring national integration, social, cultural and physical development.

    He urged the corps members to strive to actualise the set norms enshrined in the scheme.

    He advised the corps members to promote discipline; tolerance and understanding among Nigerians as well as become change agents in solving problems and challenges facing the nation.

    Tambuwal further counseled corps members to continue with their good morals and values gained during training exercise.

    He encouraged them to interact freely and undertake viable community projects that improve the lives people living in their respective places of primary assignments.

    “The nation is faced with enormous challenges of development and meeting their needs, require collective efforts ’’ Tambuwal said.

    Speaking at the event, the Chairman NYSC governing board in Sokoto State, Alhaji Abubakar Ladan, urged corps members to demonstrate exemplary conducts during the orientation exercise.

    Ladan expressed the hope that they would carry good virtues to their respective places of primary assignments.

    He called on corps members to complement government efforts in its fight against corruption, drug abuse and other forms of vices in the country.

    He said hard working corps members would receive awards from state government and the Sulatan, but noted that sanction also awaits any person found wanting during the service year.

    Alhaji Musa Abubakar, the Sokoto State Coordinator of NYSC, said 2,200 corps members were posted to the state.

    Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Justice Bello Abbas, performed the swears-in and oath taking of the corps members.

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  • Tambuwal swears in four new judges

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday swore in four new judges that would serve in the state High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal.

    Tambuwal, at the ceremony, said that the judges’ appointments followed due process, and all those appointed were qualified legal representatives who merited their positions on the bench.

    He said that judicial officers in the state have shown great determination to ensure effective service delivery.

    The governor said that since inception of the present administration, he has not received any complaint against judicial officers directly or indirectly from the National Judicial Council ( NJC ) or the state Judicial Service Commission ( JSC ).

    “For about a decade now, there was no appointment of judges in Sokoto State.

    “So for us, today’s event is a milestone which will help in strengthening the judiciary.

    “I want to assure you and indeed the legislative arm of government of our continued support and cooperation.

    “This is essential if we hope to ensure rapid development of democracy in the country,” he said.

    While congratulating them, Tambuwal expressed confidence that they would handle their new position of responsibilities with due dignity, integrity and commitment.

    The High Court Judges were: Kabiru Ahmad and Isah Bargaja, while Kasimu Yusuf and Umar Liman Sifawa were sworn in as Khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal.

    The event was witnessed by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Salihu Maidaji, Chief Judge, Justice Bello Abass and the Grand Khadi, Abdulkadir Saidu among other dignitaries.

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  • President Buhari arrives Zamfara, addresses traditional rulers

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Gusau, Zamfara, presided over a town hall meeting in continuation of his tour of troubled areas across the country.

    The News men reports that the President in company of his aides landed at the Gusau helipad at about 10.40a.m after taking off from Umaru Musa Yar’Adua international airport Katsina.

    The governors of Sokoto and Kebbi states, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal and Atiku Bagudu respectively, some cabinet ministers, traditional and religious leaders, top government officials were among those that received the president.

    President Buhari reviewed a parade mounted by the Army and Air Force.

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    He is scheduled to address traditional rulers and other stakeholders during the visit, and condole with families and communities that suffered from various forms of violent crimes in the state.

    Zamfara has witnessed cases of attacks by armed bandits with hundreds of innocent people killed and property worth billions of naira carted away or destroyed.

    The recent attack by bandits at Birane village in Zurmi Local Government area of the state left over 50 people dead.One of the most notorious bandits, Tsoho Buhari, popularly referred to as Buhari Daji, was recently killed by a repentant cattle rustler in the state.

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  • Sokoto releases N510m to curb water shortage

    The Sokoto State Government has released N510 million to address the problem of water shortage facing the people of the state.

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal made this known when he inspected the water levels at Goronyo Dam which, experts said, have depleted by over 90 per cent.

    Tambuwal said that the money would be spent on the provision of water treatment chemicals, equipment maintenance, settlement of electricity bills and provision of gas, among other facilities, to ensure effective water distribution.

    He said that strategies would be devised to tackle the current water scarcity challenges facing the Sokoto metropolis and some major towns across the state.

    The governor, after inspecting the dam, said that the depletion of the dam’s water level was quite alarming.

    “The reservoir of Goronyo Dam was constructed to hold one billion cubic metres of water but as we’ve seen today, the water in the dam is just about 100 million cubic metres.

    “This has resulted in inadequate water supply to the water board and in effect, we had to resort to rationing water supply to the people.

    “We have, however, adopted proactive measures to boost water supply to the people, pending when the rains will come and increase the volume of water in the dam.

    “I have directed the state water board to immediately reactivate 12 boreholes in the Sokoto metropolis and build additional ones to supplement what we get from other sources,” he said.

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    Tambuwal urged residents to be more patient, as efforts were underway to find lasting solutions to their water supply problems.

    He, nonetheless, urged them to economise their use of water and stop wasting water “because it is a precious commodity.

    “We are doing everything possible to overcome these challenges,” he added.

    The governor, however, appealed to religious and community leaders to pray for early rainfall in the state this year.

    Mr Buhari Bature, the Managing Director of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, while conducting the governor round the dam site, said that the water depletion in the dam was the worst ever experienced in the last 25 years.

    He attributed the problem to factors such as the shortage of rainfall in 2017, climate change and the non­­­­­-desilting of the dam.

    Bature said that the problem had affected water supply to the state water board as well as irrigation farming in Sokoto and Kebbi states.

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  • Tambuwal loses Special Adviser

    Tambuwal loses Special Adviser

    Alhaji Zayyani Bello-Gandi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Primary Health Development (PHCD) is dead.

    Bello-Gandi, 52, died on Tuesday after a protracted illness, and was buried according Islamic rites on Wednesday in Sokoto.

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    The deceased was the former Chairman of Rabah Local Government Area of the state and he left behind three wives and 20 children.

    The Deputy Governor of state, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, commissioners, special advisers and other government officials as well as politicians attended the burial ceremony.

    They prayed God to console the family of the deceased.

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