The Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of motorcycles for distribution to civil servants at a 35% subsidy.

The State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, disclosed this at the 2026 May Day celebration held at Giginya Memorial Stadium, Sokoto.

Governor Aliyu said the move was in response to a request made by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, he enumerated various gestures extended to civil servants in the state.

He said the initiative was aimed at reinvigorating the civil service to create a productive, motivated, and dignified workforce.

While thanking civil servants for their continued support for his administration, the governor enjoined them to be punctual and dedicated to their duties.

In his address, the Head of Service, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the cordial relationship between the state government and the NLC, which he said has contributed to ensuring labour harmony.

Ahmad thanked the state government for genuinely showing its support for civil servants by restoring many incentives that had been previously stopped.

The State Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu Jungul, expressed appreciation to the state government for its support to civil servants since its assumption of office.

Comrade Jungul assured the government of the continued support of civil servants in achieving more successes.

He, however, appealed to the government to consider increasing the monthly pensions of those who retired years ago, adding that some of them still receive ₦4,000 or ₦5,000 as monthly pensions.

The chairman also stressed the need to start allocating the houses purchased by the state government from the Federal Government in the Kwannawa area to prevent them from deteriorating.

Also, as the 2027 general elections approach, workers in Sokoto State have endorsed Gov. Ahmed Aliyu for a second term.

The endorsement was announced on Friday in Sokoto by the State Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu “Jungul.”

The endorsement was made on behalf of the workers during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration, with the theme, “Insecurity, Poverty — Bane of Decent Work.”

“You have done nothing wrong to us and you have been tremendously assisting us in many ways. Therefore, nothing warrants us to ask for a change of government in 2027.

“We are happy with all that you have been doing for us. While in other states they are progressing today, here in Sokoto, we are elated,” the NLC chairperson said.

He acknowledged the full implementation of the N70,000 new national minimum wage, adding that payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities has been regular.

He also unveiled an “Award of Excellence” to the governor, saying, “This is the first time in the history of NLC/TUC in the state to bestow such an award on any governor.”

Gov Ahmed Aliyu, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir, said he accepted the award wholeheartedly, adding that it would spur him to ramp up efforts to bolster the welfare of workers at all levels.

Describing the day as historic, the governor acknowledged the dedication, commitment, and colossal contributions of workers to societal development.

Gov. Aliyu explained that his administration has taken deliberate steps to reinvigorate the civil service in the state to build a dignified workforce.

The governor recalled that Sokoto State was the first to fully implement the N70,000 new national minimum wage for workers across the board.

He also promised to do everything humanly possible to sustain the cordial relationship between labour and his administration.

The State’s Head of Service, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ahmed, acknowledged the dynamic leadership style of Gov. Aliyu that had bolstered workers’ welfare.

Ahmed, however, appealed to workers to reciprocate the governor’s gestures by being dedicated, disciplined, and professional to the core