Tag: Sokoto
Sokoto renames polytechnic after Shinkafi
The Sokoto State Government Wednesday renamed the state polytechnic after the former Director General of the National Security Organisation (NSO), Umaru Shinkafi, who died...
Sokoto gets new head of service, 3 additional perm secs
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Dr. Buhari Kware as the new Head of Civil Service of Sokoto State.
A statement issued in...
Shinkafi for burial after Jummat prayers on Friday
The remains of late Umaru Shinkafi, who died Wednesday at a London Hospital, will be interred Friday after the Islamic funeral prayer to be...
Sokoto: Last Nigerian LG without secondary school gets one
The only local government area in Nigeria without a secondary school has just secured one, The Sokoto State Government has announced.
Gudu Local Government Area...
Tambuwal parleys CBN, farmers over anchor borrowers’ scheme
In line with his promise to ensure the smooth take off of the Federal Government Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) in Sokoto State, Governor Aminu...
Tambuwal lures NYSC members to Sokoto with bumper allowance
Sokoto may emerge the destination of choice for youth corps members following the commencement of an improved payment package by the state government.
Governor Aminu...
Corruption at the local government is mind-boggling – Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, recently held a media chat as part of activities marking his first year in office. Below are highlights of...
Projects financing: Tambuwal establishes due process office
In line with global best practices, the Sokoto State Government said it has established a due process office that will ensure efficient and effective...
NDPHC invests N3.3bn on power supply in Sokoto
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) said it has invested in equipment worth N3.3bn to boot power infrastructure in Sokoto state.
Executed under the...
Sokoto to sell fertiliser to farmers at 75 percent subsidy
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture, Umaru Nagwari, on Thursday announced that the government plans to purchase 9,000 metric tonnes of fertilisers and 16,000...