Tag: Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
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Photos: Masari, Tambuwal, others condole Tinubu over son’s death
From left, APC National Leader; Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State and Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State when the Governors paid a condolence visit to the former Lagos State Governor at his Abuja residence on Tuesday, 1st November 2017, over the death of his son Jide. -
Islmaic New Year: Sokoto declares Friday public holiday
…Urges prayer for nation, President Buhari
Sokoto State Government has declared Friday September 22, 2017 as public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1439 AH.
This is contained in a statement issued to journalists in Sokoto by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
“The government enjoins the people to use the period of the holiday to pray for the nation and especially for President Muhammadu Buhari.
“This period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God. As such, the people are enjoined to intensify prayers and engage in acts that will solidify the unity of the nation.
“On a personal level, the government urges all Nigerians to show care, and to love one another. The recent tension in some parts of the country occasioned by activities of some youths should not deter us from caring for one another,” the statement added.
While wishing all Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful a happy and peaceful New Year, the statement assured the people of government’s determination to find lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the state.
It equally urged the people to continue with their support for all government policies and programs.
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Sokoto gives NAOWA N10m for schools
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has donated N10 million to the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) to establish new nursery and primary school at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto.
Tambuwal, who made the donation when he received NAOWA executive members in his office, praised them for their concern to education development in their host community.
He said the people of the state have a longstanding and mutually-beneficial relationship with the military, noting that his administration would continue to appreciate all security agencies for their sacrifices to the nation.
“You have made a request of N25 million, N5 million to establish a creche, nursery and primary school in Giginya Barracks. The government will donate N10 million and I will lead efforts to mobilise other people to bring in their donations for this laudable project.
“We will also continue to partner with you to improve the standard of living of our citizens,” Tambuwal added.
Earlier, NAOWA’s Zonal Coordinator for Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, Mrs Elice Nwosu, said the association has been involved in provisions of social services targeted at women, youths children and other vulnerable members of the society.
“We are working with the vision of our National President, Mrs. Ummah Buratai, to provide quality education, healthcare services and vocational skills to as many people as possible,” Mrs Nwosu said.
“In Sokoto, we plan to establish a creche, nursery and primary school and to renovate and re-open the NAOWA vocational skills acquisition centre for our members and members of our host community,” she added.
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Sokoto releases N900m for scholarship arrears
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the release of N900 million for the payment of tuition fees and upkeep allowances to students of Sokoto origin studying in local and foreign tertiary institutions covering 2015, 2016 and 2017 academic years.
This followed the submission of the report of the committee on the verification of students entitled for scholarship to the Governor last week Monday.
The committee, led by Ambassador Shehu Wurno, said 14,532 students were verified and certified to benefit from government scholarship in the state.
Addressing reporters in his office Tuesday, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Sahabi Isa Gada, said the report had standardized the list of students under government scholarship and only verified students will benefit from the payments.
He said already, the ministry had set up a contact team that would ensure smooth payment of the students and in record time.
“From the submission of the committee, the sum of N688,174,579, being registration and upkeep allowance, is being owed for the current 2016/2017 academic session. The balance of the funds released is for the payment of backlog of entitlements of our foreign students.
“The welfare of our students is a matter of priority to government. We’ve contacted their representatives and their schools and payment will start after necessary procedure is completed.
“So for this payment, both local and foreign students will benefit. In fact, we are paying backlog of entitlements to foreign students to ensure all of them are up to date in their obligations to their schools,” Gada added.
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Tambuwal appoints new chief of staff
…Restructures state Media Corporation
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Alhaji Mukhtar Umar Magori as the new Chief of Staff, Government House.
Until his appointment, Magori was into private business.
He attended Nagarta College, Sokoto for his secondary education and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria for his first degree.
The new Chief of Staff whose appointment was contained in a statement issued Monday by Tambuwal’s Media Aide; Malam Imam Imam has an MSc in Maritime Studies from the University of Wales in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Similarly, the statement said the governor has also approved the restructuring of Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC).
Under the new and enhanced arrangement, are: Malam Abubakar Shekara (Managing Director) and Alhaji Labaran Lumo Dundaye (Deputy Managing Director) respectively.
Others are: Usman Buhari Sani (Director, Rima Radio), Alhaji Lawal Sadiq (Director, Rima Television), Aliyu Aliyu Dogon Daji (Director, State FM).
Also, Abubakar Junaidu (Director Administration) While Hajiya Halima S. Tudu has been appointed as a Director-General in the State Civil Service.
The statement further said that all other directors in the media corporation retain their current positions and schedule.
However, Governor Tambuwal tasked the new team to introduce innovative strategies that will reposition the state media outfits for optimum results.
He also urged the new team to key into government’s overall objective of providing quality service that will lead to the upliftment of the standard of living of the people of Sokoto State.
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Sokoto spends N850 million monthly on teachers salaries-Tambuwal
No less than N 850 million is being paid as monthly salaries to all categories of teachers in Sokoto state, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal disclosed yesterday.
Tambuwal made it known in Sokoto at the Annual General Meeting( AGM),of the Sokoto Education Development Trust Fund.
According to the governor” We are also spending huge amount of money in purchasing assorted teaching and learning materials for our schools.
” This is borne out of my administration’s prioritization of the education sector, and our desire to revamp it.
” This is the reason the state government declared a state of emergency on the sector,while we allocated the lion’s share of the 2016 budget to it.”
However, Tambuwal promised to assist the fund to undertake its lofty objectives of complementing government’s efforts in funding education.
The governor further commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, for providing credible leadership to the state,Nigeria and the world, at large.
In his remark, Sultan Abubakar lauded the fund for its relentless efforts to assist youths in the state to acquire all forms of education, as well as empowerment, adding that ” The fund has recorded tremendous achievements in all its activities for the last fourteen years.
” The state government also deserves commendation for according priority attention to education,as well as the declaration of a state of emergency on it.’
The reverred monarch also solicited the sustained support of the people of the state to the fund, saying that, funding education should not be left to the government alone.
The chairman of the board of trustees of the fund and second republic President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, restated its commitment to continue to initiate programmes aimed at bolstering the education in the state.
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Sokoto signs MoU to establish N2bn industrial fund
To actualise a sustainable industrial development base, the Sokoto government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of industry for the establishment of a N2 billion industrial development fund in the state.
Speaking at a brief signing ceremony of the MoU in Sokoto, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said the two parties will provide a billion Naira each, while the fund will focus on micro, small and medium scale enterprises.
Tambuwal in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the focus on SMEs was important because they are critical component in implementing the industrialization policy of his administration.
“Sokoto state government is determined to give the people all the required support to improve their businesses. I urge our entrepreneurs, businessmen and women to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their capacity and improve on their businesses for effective service delivery,” he said.
The Governor said in order to ensure maximum benefit, government will only recommend those who have the capability to judiciously utilise the funds.
Tambuwal reiterated the government’s commitment to implement the terms of the agreement and assured that the efforts will yield positive results.
Also, the BoI’s Acting Managing Director, Mr Waheed Olagunjo said the matching fund was intended to positively impact on the industrial development of Sokoto state.
He added that the synergy created between the two parties would provide a veritable platform for Sokoto State to experience accelerated economic growth and transformation.
While thanking the Governor for giving BoI an office accommodation in Sokoto, Olagunju said the bank will continue to support the business community in the state so as to improve their economic well-being.
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‘Governors back govt’s insurgency war in Northeast’
The 36 governors will back the Federal Government’s plan to restore peace to the Northeast, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said.
Said he: “We appreciate the need to confront insurgency with one voice. We support President Muhammadu Buhari and the security agencies in ensuring that peace returns to the Northeast and the country.”
Speaking when he received national leaders of the Jamaatul Izalatul Bid’a wa Iqatatus sunna (JIBWIS) in Sokoto, Tambuwal said religious groups should play important roles in enlightening the people about skewed ideologies, which were responsible for insurgency.
He said people should be vigilant and assist security agencies in their duties.
JIBWIS national leader Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir hailed Tambuwal for promoting unity among religious groups.
He said Sokoto State government’s policies on education should be emulated.
Jingir urged the Federal Government to take diversification of the economy serious, saying reliance on oil caused hardship when the price of the commodity nosedived at the international market.
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Tambuwal bans tree felling in Sokoto
Sokoto state government has joined in marking this year’s tree planting campaign with a ban on the practice of felling trees for use as firewood in homes by households.
The ban is in line with measures to curb desert encroachment and land degradation in the state.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made the announcement at the flag-off of this year’s tree planting campaign at Kawadata, Goronyo LGA of the state.
Tambuwal explained that to mitigate the effect of the new policy on rural dwellers, government will provide modern stoves while encouraging residents to explore other sources of energy like coal.
However, this year’s campaign theme is : sustainable ecosystem restoration.
[ad id=”403656″]The governor further assured of the state government readiness to combat desertification and land degradation while urging residents to cultivate the culture of planting of cash trees like gum Arabic and date palm noting that they would not only help in preserving the environment, but also alleviate poverty and tackle unemployment.
He pointed out that growing of trees was both an environmental and spiritual obligation, adding that Islam encourages planting of trees for the benefit of communities.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Environment, Garba Muhammed Sarkin-Kudu said for this year, a two kilometre shelter-belt will be established in the three senatorial zones of the state.
He said in addition, the government’s house to house tree planting campaign has been carried in the 400 housing estates across the state to provide shelter and serve as windbreak.