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  • Tambuwal pledges continued people-oriented policies

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday assured the people that he would execute projects that would improve their living standards.

    Tambuwal, who addressed jubilant supporters on Sunday in Sokoto, advised the people to maintain peace while celebrating the party’s success at the polls.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Tambuwal, who contested on the platform of the PDP, scraped through by garnering 512,002 votes, 342 votes more than his former deputy and APC challenger, Ahmad Aliyu, who got 511,660 votes.

    He said that the victory was not only for him but for the entire people of the state.

    “We have succeeded in wining this election with all of you and we will ensure a strategic government that will involve all so as to develop Sokoto State and maintain its credibility and respect in the country and the world at large.

    “We have won the election and we need to celebrate it, but I urge all of you to maintain peaceful victory rallies and also pray for the best leadership of our dreams,” he said.

    Tambuwal further thanked the people for giving him another chance to serve them and assured them that they would not regret that trust.

    NAN reports that wild victory celebrations enveloped Sokoto State immediately after the Chief Collation/Returning Officer for the state, Prof. Fatima Mukhtar, declared Tambuwal as duly elected. (NAN)

  • Sokoto APC rejects Tambuwal’s victory

    The Sokoto State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday rejected the declaration of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal as winner of the just-concluded governorship election in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has earlier declared Tambuwal winner of the election after Saturday’s supplementary with a narrow margin of 342 votes,

    The Chief Collation/Returning Officer, Prof. Fatima Mukhtar, said that Tambuwal of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the highest votes of 512, 002, defeating his close rival Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu of APC, who polled 511, 660 votes.

    Addressing a press conference in Sokoto, the APC’s spokeman, Alhaji Bello Danchadi, rejected the declaration on the ground that the process was flawed with irregularities, which he said were duly reported to electoral body.

    Danchadi said the margin of 342 votes was far less than the registered voters in polling units where elections were not held, a development which he said contravened the electoral law.

    He said the party had also registered its complaints to INE, which included alleged outright rigging perpetrated by the PDP.

    He alleged that some eligible voters at some polling centres were denied voting, and in some places repeated votings were recorded.

    “We draw the attention of INEC to a number of polling units that were cancealed as result of violent attacks by thugs, while others were abitrarily cancealed to please certain political party interests.

    ” In view of these we deem it necessary to express our disagreement with the action taken by INEC to declare a winner without giving us a fair hearing in our position in the electoral processes, ” he said. (NAN)

  • 2019: Tambuwal congratulates Atiku

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for picking the Presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections.

    Tambuwal, in a letter addressed to Atiku, dated Oct. 8, and issued on Monday in Abuja, pledged to support his presidential bid.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atiku scored 1,532 votes to clinch the ticket, with Tambuwal who got 693 votes being the closest opponent in the party’s elective convention held in Port Harcourt.

    “On behalf of myself, my family, and millions of my supporters from across the length and breadth of the country, I heartily rejoice with and congratulate you on your emergence as the flag bearer of our great political party, the PDP.

    “Your emergence through a transparent process is a testament to the fact that the PDP is now a reformed party and has sent a strong signal about our resolve to bring about the desired national transformation needed to turn around the fortunes of our beloved nation Nigeria,” he said.

    Tambuwal promised to work with Atiku to ensure that he emerged victorious in the 2019 general elections, and urged members of the PDP to roll up their sleeves to ensure victory for it. (NAN)

  • Maulud: Imbibe tenets of peace, Tambuwal urges Nigerians

    Maulud: Imbibe tenets of peace, Tambuwal urges Nigerians

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has urged all Nigerians to uphold the tenets of peaceful coexistence and respect for all faith so as to build a united and peaceful nation.

    Tambuwal made the call in a message to commemorate this year’s Maulud celebration issued in Sokoto on Friday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam.

    He said the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) should renew “our faith and bond of unity as one people, one nation, our diversities notwithstanding.”

    The governor said same way that the birth of the Prophet in Mecca ushered in a new dawn for humanity, Nigerians should view the occasion of this year’s Maulud Nabiyyi as an opportunity for a new beginning for the country.

    “I believe that we will make progress towards the realisation of our shared vision of a strong, united and prosperous nation if our people imbibe the Prophet’s lessons of peace, tolerance, honesty, selflessness, sincerity, justice, equity and peaceful co-existence with others, including fairness to all,” the governor said.

    He equally urged Muslims across the country to imbibe the virtues of forgiveness, love, piety, humility, transparency, tolerance and perseverance.

    While reiterating the determination of his administration to create an enabling environment for peace to reign, Tambuwal specifically congratulated Sokoto citizens for witnessing this day.

    Tambuwal appealed to them not to relent in their prayers for the nation and its leaders.

  • Maulud: Imbibe tenets of peace, Tambuwal urges Nigerians

    Maulud: Imbibe tenets of peace, Tambuwal urges Nigerians

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has urged all Nigerians to uphold the tenets of peaceful coexistence and respect for all faith so as to build a united and peaceful nation.

    Tambuwal made the call in a message to commemorate this year’s Maulud celebration issued in Sokoto on Friday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam.

    He said the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) should renew “our faith and bond of unity as one people, one nation, our diversities notwithstanding.”

    The governor said same way that the birth of the Prophet in Mecca ushered in a new dawn for humanity, Nigerians should view the occasion of this year’s Maulud Nabiyyi as an opportunity for a new beginning for the country.

    “I believe that we will make progress towards the realisation of our shared vision of a strong, united and prosperous nation if our people imbibe the Prophet’s lessons of peace, tolerance, honesty, selflessness, sincerity, justice, equity and peaceful co-existence with others, including fairness to all,” the governor said.

    He equally urged Muslims across the country to imbibe the virtues of forgiveness, love, piety, humility, transparency, tolerance and perseverance.

    While reiterating the determination of his administration to create an enabling environment for peace to reign, Tambuwal specifically congratulated Sokoto citizens for witnessing this day.

    Tambuwal appealed to them not to relent in their prayers for the nation and its leaders.

  • Retired Justice highlights genesis of Nigeria’s challenges

    Retired Justice highlights genesis of Nigeria’s challenges

    A retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Usman Muhammad, says neglect of history and the numerous lessons contained in it was the genesis of myriad of challenges plaguing Nigeria.

    Muhammad spoke in Sokoto at the opening of the second National Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theme of the conference is: ”History, People, Religion and Culture of Kebbi (Kabi) Kingdom since 1515”.

    Muhammad, who was the chairman of the occasion said: ”This neglect covers nearly all levels of our educational system.

    “It is disheartening that History, in spite of its relevance to the life of individual and group and its contributions to national development, we learned, has been phased out of the school curricula.

    “If what we continue to hear about the fate of History in our schools is true, then, this is shocking news for the nation, as we are merely helping to either erode or erase our own identities.”

    In his remarks, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State announced a donation of N30 million as a grant to the institution by three states- Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara- for further researches into the defunct Kebbi, Gobir and Kabi Kingdoms.

    Tambuwal also challenged the nation’s universities to help in proffering possible solutions to the problems bedeviling the nation.

    His Kebbi State counterpart, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, called for urgent revival and imbibing of values and ethics that the nation’s forefathers used to build a solid foundation for it.

    ”They include honesty, dedication, patriotism, peaceful coexistence, respect for one another, piety and patience,” he said.

    The keynote speaker, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC-Kebbi North), called for a spirited fight against corruption, the revival of local industries and the training of youths in modern skills.

    ”We must dig deep into our history to bring forth our values and traditions in the task of tackling the major problems facing us today and building our future.

    ” These include knowledge and scholarship, selfless leadership and strength of character, as well as tenacity, sense of purpose, religious faith and multiculturalism, among others,’’ Abdullahi said.

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi Zuru, said that the contributions of ancestors of the defunct Kabi Kingdom and their successors in building a virile society for the last five centuries were unparalleled.

    Zuru promised the university’s resolve to continue to discharge its mandate of diligent teaching and learning, as well as helping to solve societal problems.

    Also, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Mera, said any nation that does not know its history could hardly and accurately measure its progress and growth.

  • Recession hindering my zeal to deliver dividends of democracy – Tambuwal

    Recession hindering my zeal to deliver dividends of democracy – Tambuwal

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State said the current recession in the country had hindered his zeal to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

    Tambuwal stated this in Sokoto on Sunday at the quarterly stakeholders’ meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) Party in the state.

    “We came with the zeal to work, but the unfortunate situation we found ourselves, has slowed us down.

    “Yet, we have been promptly paying salaries and other workers’ entitlements, as well as pensions and gratuities.

    “We have also completed most of the inherited projects; some are ongoing, while we have initiated additional projects.

    “The present administration will not abandon any projects, which would be evenly spread across the state,” the governor said.

    Tambuwal commended the existing cordial relationship between the three arms of government in the state, and also lauded the sustained support of members of the party, as well as the generality of the people of the state.

    He solicited for sustained prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari to get better and come back to the country to continue with the good work he had started.

    Also speaking, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto), stressed the need for the sustained unity of the party, as well as that of Nigeria.

    The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Suleiman Danmadamin-Isa, said that the meeting was aimed at brainstorming on developments in the party at the state level.

    NAN reports that the meeting was attended by the National Vice Chairman, North West, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, Speaker, State House of Assembly, Alhaji Salihu Maidaji, national and state assemblies’ members, among others.

  • Sokoto pays N3.9bn arrears of pensions, gratuities — HOS

    Sokoto pays N3.9bn arrears of pensions, gratuities — HOS

    Sokoto State Government has paid the outstanding arrears of pensions and gratuities of retired civil servants amounting to over N3.9 billion, the state Head of Service (HOS), Dr Buhari Kware, has announced.

    Kware made the annoucement on Wednesday in Sokoto at a ministerial press briefing to mark two years in office of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal.

    He said that the government also paid arrears of gratuities of 1,901 retired civil servants amounting to N2.64 billion.

    According to Kware, the money covered life, death, contract gratuity and pension arrears that were accumulated from November 2011 to August, 2015.

    He said that in February 2017, the government paid the retirement benefits of 567 retirees to the tune of N1.23 billion.

    Kware said that verification of retired civil servants who retired from the service from May 2016 to December 2016 is ongoing

    “As soon as the exercise is completed, the government will settle them appropriately,’’ he said.

    The HOS said the government spent N79.4 million on furnishing of the offices of commissioners, permanent secretaries and directors-general.

    He said that two 500KVA generators costing N69.1 million were purchased and installed at Shehu Kangiwa and Usman Faruk Secretariats among other projects.

    Kware said that 500 indigenes of the state were recruited under the Teachers’ Service Board.

    He said that in spite of daunting financial challenges, the government ensured timely and prompt payment of salaries and allowances.

  • Tambuwal appoints VC, other principal officers for state varsity

    Tambuwal appoints VC, other principal officers for state varsity

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the appointment of Prof. Sani Dangoggo, as the new Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University.

    Until his appointment, Dangoggo was the Director, Sokoto Energy Research Centre, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

    He succeeds Prof. Nuhu Yaqoob, whose tenure has just expired, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Bashir Garba, said in a statement on Saturday.

    Similarly, Tambuwal has also approved the appointments of Prof. Zayyanu Umar and Prof. Nasiru Ibrahim, as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellors in charge of Academics and Administration respectively.

    Umar was the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Usman Danfodiyo University, while Ibrahim was an agriculture lecturer in the same institution.

    The tenure of the Registrar, Mrs Amina Garba, was also renewed for a final second term.

  • Buhari condoles with meningitis victims in Sokoto

    President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the families of the victims of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in Sokoto State.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the disease has claimed about 328 lives in 16 states of the federation in the last four months.

    Fourteen states are severely affected in the Northern region with two states in the South.

    No fewer than 41 live have been confirmed lost to the epidemic in Sokoto between November 2016 and March ending, this year.

    This was made known on Monday by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of the state when he led a team on a condolence visit to areas affected by the outbreak at Danchadi village and surrounding areas in Bodinga Local Government Area of the state.

    “From the latest casualty figures from Sokoto state, up to 41 people were known to have died.

    “Our leader and President, Muhammadu Buhari, has asked me to condole with all of you over the outbreak of the disease in your localities.

    “He has also asked me to tell you that everything is being done to contain the outbreak and ensure it does not occur again.

    “Health officials have been deployed to affected areas and they have been working round the clock to ensure your safety.

    “We urge you to follow their instructions and at the same time cooperate with them as we tackle this challenge,” the governor said.

    According to Tambuwal, more than 700,000 people will be immunised by the state government against the Type ”C” strain of the virus in the 23 local government areas of the state.

    He said: “Immunisation of children against child-killer diseases like measles, yellow fever and others are being intensified.

    “This is even as officials from affected states are comparing notes to ensure coordinated efforts across borders.”

    The governor also commended officials of the Federal and State Ministries of Health as well as development partners, for their various efforts in tackling the challenge.