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His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, at a counter-terrorism meeting organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.

SOKOTO DEPUTY GOVERNOR JOINS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TO 81ST UNGA IN NEW YORK The Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, Represented by his Deputy Idris Gobir is in New York, United States, as part of the high-level Nigerian delegation attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), being led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Deputy Governor participated in a high-level briefing session with the Vice President ahead of the commencement of Nigeria’s official engagements at the global gathering. The briefing, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and other senior officials, focused on Nigeria’s participation, diplomatic engagements, meetings and commitments at the 81st UNGA. Deputy Governor's participation provides an opportunity for Sokoto State to engage with international stakeholders and explore partnerships and investment opportunities, particularly in solid minerals and other areas of economic development.

SOKOTO STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR TO ATTEND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK Sokoto State Deputy Governor Engr. Idris Gobir will Represent Sokoto Governor Dr.Ahmad Aliyu at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to engage with global leaders, partners, and international organisations to attract investment for Sokoto State. The 81st session of the General Assembly is themed "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All." Key meetings of the UNGA will focus on the SDGs, climate action, pandemic response, racial justice, and nuclear disarmament. The Deputy governor’s participation will showcase Sokoto State’s development priorities, build partnerships, and find ways to collaborate on security, economic growth, education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

APC PCC CONSULTATION TEAM VISIT TO EDO & MAIDUGURI FOR ROYAL BLESSINGS His Excellency Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko is among key APC leaders who departed Abuja today for Edo and Borno States to consult with traditional rulers. The engagement seeks royal advice and blessings ahead of the forthcoming campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid. The delegation was led by the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, alongside other distinguished national leaders. 15th September, 2026 #APC #Tinubu2027 #Edo #Maiduguri #RoyalBlessings #Nigeriafirst

NAHCON DELEGATION VISITS SOKOTO STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR ON 2027 HAJJ POLICIES A delegation of Board Members and Staff of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has paid an enlightenment and sensitization visit to the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir, on the new policies and deadlines introduced by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the 2027 Hajj operation. The visit was aimed at creating greater awareness and ensuring effective compliance with the new guidelines and timelines ahead of the 2027 Hajj exercise.

Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Engr Idris Gobir, Dancing to Tinubu’s Song, “Omoologo” Sokoto state is 200% for Tinubu Atiku eyes go blurry 😂

SOkOTO FIRST LADY SEEKS PRAYERS FOR END TO INSECURITY The Wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, has urged residents of the state to intensify prayers for an end to insecurity and the restoration of lasting peace and stability in the State. Hajiya Fatima made the call on Wednesday in Wurno and Rabah Local Government Areas while flagging off the distribution of relief items and financial assistance to women displaced by insecurity. She said the visit was aimed at identifying with women and families affected by insecurity, reassuring them of the government’s concern and support, and strengthening their morale during the difficult period. According to her, the affected people remained an important part of the wider community, stressing that the government was aware of the challenges they faced and would continue to support them within its capacity. She emphasised the importance of unity, patience and mutual support among communities affected by insecurity, urging the people not to lose hope despite the difficulties they were experiencing. The First Lady said addressing the challenges posed by insecurity required collective prayers, compassion and cooperation among government, traditional leaders, community members and other stakeholders. She assured the affected women that the government remained committed to supporting vulnerable families and providing interventions to cushion the impact of displacement and hardship. Hajiya Fatima said the assistance was not only intended to address immediate needs but also to give the beneficiaries hope and reassurance that they remained valued members of society. “We want you to understand that we are with you throughout this difficult period. You are always part of our community, and we are aware of the situation you are going through,” she said. She urged the beneficiaries to use the assistance judiciously and continue supporting one another, particularly women and children who are often more vulnerable during periods of displacement and hardship. Hajiya Fatima called on the people to remain steadfast in prayer, asking Almighty Allah to protect them, bring relief to those affected and put an end to insecurity. She also prayed for divine guidance for state and national leaders and for lasting solutions to the challenges confronting Sokoto State and Nigeria as a whole. In Wurno Local Government Area, 250 bags of rice, 200 pieces of atamfa, 50 cartons of spaghetti and ₦3 million were distributed to the affected women. Similarly, beneficiaries in Rabah Local Government Area received 250 bags of rice, 200 pieces of atamfa, 50 cartons of spaghetti and ₦3 million. Speaking at the two occasions, the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Ahmed Shagari, commended the state government for its continued efforts to address challenges confronting women and children across the state. She said the ministry would continue to support programmes and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable women and children, particularly those facing difficult circumstances, while working with relevant stakeholders to promote their welfare and improve their living conditions. Hajiya Hadiza also appreciated the First Lady for her continued concern for vulnerable women and children, noting that interventions of this nature would help alleviate hardship and restore hope among beneficiaries. In their separate remarks, the wives of the Wurno and Rabah Local Government Chairmen, Hajiya Nafisa Abba Isa Sadik and Hajiya Aishatu Abdullahi Rabah, respectively, expressed appreciation to the First Lady for the gesture. They described the intervention as timely and significant, saying it would provide much-needed relief to women affected by insecurity and ease some of the hardship they were experiencing. Also, the wife of the member representing the Rabah/Wurno Federal Constituency, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim Rabah, commended the First Lady for the gestu

SOKOTO GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HEALTH WORKERS Sokoto State Government says it will continue to improve the welfare and working conditions of medical and health workers across the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto stated this when he received the National President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, MHWUN, and his delegation on a courtesy visit. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Idris Mohammed Gobir, described health workers as frontline personnel providing essential services to the people, often under difficult conditions. He said the success of the administration's healthcare reforms largely depends on having a motivated, competent and adequately supported workforce. Dr Ahmed Aliyu disclosed that health workers were among the three thousand workers recently recruited by the state government. He added that the government had introduced a two-year compulsory rural posting policy for health workers to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in rural communities. The Governor further announced that arrangements were underway for the recruitment of two thousand four hundred community health workers across the state. According to him, the government has renovated the State Specialist Hospital and General Hospitals across the twenty-three local government areas, as well as more than one hundred and sixty primary healthcare centres out of the two hundred and forty-four in the state. Dr Ahmed Aliyu assured MHWUN members of the government's readiness to partner with the union and other stakeholders to address challenges confronting the health sector. He commended the national leadership of MHWUN for its contributions to healthcare development in Nigeria and the Sokoto State Council for maintaining a cordial relationship with the government. The Governor urged health workers to reciprocate the government's efforts through commitment, discipline, professionalism and dedication to duty. Earlier, the National President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Comrade Kabir Ado Minjibir, said they were in the state for the inauguration of the ultra-modern secretariat of the state branch of the union. Comrade Kabir Minjibir expressed appreciation for the state government’s efforts towards improving the welfare of health workers in the state and hoped that the tempo would be sustained. He also commended the personal intervention of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, which led to the amicable resolution of the union’s crisis about two years ago. The National President said the union has 17 professional associations under its umbrella, whose members work at the local government, state and federal levels. Comrade Kabir Minjibir also said he had discussed with the Commissioner for Health some of the challenges being faced by members of the union in the state, which would be presented to the state government for necessary action. Later,the Former National President of the NLC Comrade Ayuba Wabba presented an award to Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto and his Deputy Idris Mohammed Gobir for their giant strides toward improving the health sector in the state. Garba Mohammed Director, Press Affairs Deputy Governor’s Office Sokoto State 26th August, 2026

SOKOTO STATE GOVERNMENT PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT TO SECURITY AGENCIES, ANNOUNCES ASSISTANCE TO KEBBE VICTIMS Sokoto State Government says it will continue to provide all necessary support and assistance to security agencies in their efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities across the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto stated this during a condolence visit to Kebbe Local Government Area over the recent loss of lives in the area. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, said the government’s continued support for security agencies is aimed at improving the security situation across the state. He also urged members of the public to always provide useful and timely information to security agencies to enable them to take prompt action against criminal elements. Governor Ahmed Aliyu prayed to Allah to grant eternal rest to the souls of those who lost their lives and give their families the fortitude to bear the loss. He also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured. Speaking later, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa, announced details of the assistance approved by the state government for the victims and their families. According to him, each of the 41 people killed—comprising 37 from Ungushi, two from Kebbe and four security personnel—will receive one million naira, two bags each of maize and millet, and one bag of rice. He added that each of the 25 injured persons currently receiving treatment would receive ₦250,000, in addition to one bag each of rice, millet and maize. In separate votes of thanks, the Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Bala Kokani; the District Head of Kebbe, Alhaji Lawali Labbo Margai; and the District Head of Ungushi, Alhaji Idris Abubakar, commended the state government for the condolence visit and the assistance provided to the victims. Earlier, the Chairman of the area, Alhaji Musa Garba Kuchi, highlighted various forms of assistance previously provided to the people of the area by the state government. Garba Mohammed Director, Press Affairs Office of the Deputy Governor Sokoto State 24th August, 2026

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SOKOTO STATE GOVERNOR WINS OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY AWARD FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE The Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has emerged winner of Blueprint Newspaper’s 2025 Good Governance, Institutional Renewal and Sustainable Development award, in recognition of his achievements in strengthening public institutions and driving reforms across the state. The governor was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Hon. Bashar Umar Kwabo, who received the award on his behalf at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Presenting the award, the newspaper cited the governor’s role in restoring confidence in government and pushing transparency, efficiency and sustainable development since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. The recognition follows his Sun Newspaper Governor of the Year 2024 award, marked by renewed investment across his 9-Point Smart Agenda. Gov. Aliyu, an accountant and public administrator, had served as Commissioner and Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, and pioneer Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, before his election as governor in 2023. His administration has since ramped up road construction, water supply, healthcare delivery, education and agricultural development in the state. The administration has also recruited 3,000 personnel into the State Civil Service to strengthen public service delivery, while also investing in security, including the establishment of the Sokoto State Community Corps and enhanced welfare support for security personnel. To strengthen primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots, the government has approved the recruitment of 2,440 Community Health Extension Workers, 10 for each of the state’s 244 wards, with the recruitment process now at an advanced stage. Also honoured alongside Governor Aliyu were Enugu’s Peter Mbah, Zamfara’s Dauda Lawal, Taraba’s Agbu Kefas, Jigawa’s Umar Namadi and Cross River’s Bassey Otu, as well as Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso, who also made the list of awardees. The event was attended by the former Zamfara State Governor, Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari; APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; among others. 19-08-2026

SUBSIDIZED FOOD SALE: CUSHIONING HARDSHIP By Sani Umar Democracy is ultimately about good governance and the responsible deployment of public resources for the benefit of the people. Beyond the provision of infrastructure and public institutions, the success of any democratic government is also measured by its ability to respond to the immediate needs of citizens, protect their welfare and create opportunities for them to live decent and productive lives. This is particularly important in periods of economic difficulty, when rising prices and declining purchasing power place additional pressure on households. For many ordinary families, food is the most immediate concern. When the prices of basic commodities rise beyond their reach, government intervention becomes necessary, not as a replacement for the market, but as a temporary mechanism for protecting vulnerable citizens and maintaining social stability. It is against this backdrop that the decision of the Sokoto State Government under Governor Ahmed Aliyu to procure essential food commodities for sale to residents at subsidised prices should be understood. The policy is designed to cushion the effects of economic hardship and rising food prices while ensuring that rice, millet and maize remain available and affordable to a significant number of households across the state. The scale of the intervention is significant. The state government procured 550 truckloads of rice, millet and maize at a total cost of ₦9.078 billion, including logistics, for distribution across the 23 local government areas. The commodities are not being distributed free of charge; rather, the government is absorbing a substantial portion of the cost so that residents can purchase them at prices considerably below the procurement cost. Under the arrangement, a bag of rice procured at ₦53,375 is being sold to residents for ₦30,000, meaning that the state government is subsidising each bag by ₦23,375. Similarly, millet and maize procured at ₦43,625 per bag are being sold for ₦25,000, with the government absorbing ₦18,625 on each bag. These figures demonstrate that the intervention is not merely a symbolic gesture but a substantial financial commitment to household welfare. The structure of the programme is also important because it demonstrates that government intervention in food security does not necessarily have to mean undermining farmers, traders or other participants in the food supply chain. By procuring the commodities from producers and the market, the government creates demand for agricultural produce while simultaneously making the commodities more affordable to consumers. This creates a potentially beneficial chain of economic activity. Farmers and producers receive value for their produce, suppliers and contractors engaged in the procurement process earn legitimate income, transporters participate in the movement of commodities, while consumers benefit from lower prices. In this sense, the intervention goes beyond simply putting food on the table, it also injects resources into the local economy. The decision to sell rather than give out the commodities entirely free of charge is equally significant. According to the Governor, the state expects to recover approximately ₦4.539 billion, representing 50 per cent of the total procurement cost, while the other ₦4.539 billion represents the subsidy borne by the government. The arrangement therefore combines social protection with a measure of cost recovery, making it possible for the intervention to reach more people than a completely free distribution model might allow. Equitable distribution is another critical component of the programme. Each of the 23 local government areas is expected to receive between 12 and 16 truckloads, depending on population and size. Such an arrangement is intended to ensure that the intervention is not concentrated in the state capital or a few major communities, but reaches residents across the

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