The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling insecurity, assuring that it will not relent in its efforts until all displaced persons return safely to their respective homes.
The State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, made this known during the opening of the first Executive Council meeting of 2026, held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto.
He emphasised that security remains a top priority of his administration, noting that significant progress has already been made in restoring peace across parts of the state.
According to the Governor, his administration has continued to adopt proactive measures, including strengthening collaboration with security agencies and community stakeholders, to address security challenges and protect lives and property.
Aliyu further stated that despite the successes achieved so far, the government will not rest on its oars.
He stressed that ongoing efforts will be intensified to consolidate the gains recorded and ensure lasting peace and stability in all affected areas.
He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to create a safe environment that will enable displaced persons to return to their communities and resume their normal livelihoods without fear.
The Governor also called on residents of the state to continue supporting the government by providing useful information to security agencies, assuring that collective efforts remain key to overcoming insecurity and sustaining development across Sokoto State.
He commended members of the State Executive Council for their dedication and cooperation in implementing the government’s Nine-Point Agenda, urging them to remain focused and committed to delivering the administration’s developmental priorities for the benefit of the people of the state.
Meanwhile, the State Executive Council has approved and awarded multi-million naira contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of several developmental projects across the state.
Briefing newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isah Maishanu, said among the projects were the rehabilitation of the official residence of the Vice Chancellor, Sokoto State University, and five blocks in the staff quarters at a cost of N336,575,000.
Other projects included the upgrading of the School of Basic and Remedial Studies, Sokoto, to the status of a Primary Healthcare Centre.
Maishanu said the decision was reached following the upgrading of the institution to a diploma-awarding institution, which he said was part of the requirements of the NBTE.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Sambo Bello Danchadi, said the council approved the completion of Wamakko General Hospital, which was awarded in 2013 and later revoked by the immediate past administration.
Danchadi said the council revisited the project in view of its strategic importance to the people of that community.
He said the contract was re-awarded to another construction company for completion at a cost of N221,911,910.25, with a six-month completion period.
Also briefing journalists on the outcome of the maiden council meeting in 2026, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Jabir Sani Maihulla, said the council deliberated and approved the renovation of the central mosque at Shuni town in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area at a cost of N144,552,869.00, with a six-month completion period.
He added that the council approved the construction of a five-daily-prayer mosque at the state headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at a cost of N71,570,000.
Also briefing newsmen, the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Basha Umarun Kwabo, said the council approved the construction of a security outpost at Mabera Kantin Sani as part of the government’s effort to protect the lives and property of citizens.
