Gov Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has disclosed that the state Community Guard Corps is being equipped to assist in safeguarding rural communities.
He made this disclosure during a thank-you visit to Kebbe Local Government Area as part of his tour of four local government areas in the Sokoto South Senatorial Zone of the state.
Governor Aliyu said that the lack of proper office accommodation, which had previously hindered the takeoff of the corps, especially in the 13 local government areas most affected by banditry, is now resolved.
“We have provided the corps with all the necessary logistics to operate in our local communities. We have recently completed office accommodations for the corps,” he added.
He called on the people of the state to continue to support the corps so that they can discharge their duties diligently.
Regarding the Kebbe bridge, which is on the verge of collapsing, the governor ordered an immediate assessment of the bridge with a view to reconstructing it to prevent Kebbe community from being disconnected from other parts of the state.
He also mentioned that work on the installation of 250 solar-powered streetlights in Kebbe Local Government is progressing steadily, adding that two Jumuat mosques are to be renovated, along with the construction of two feeder roads in the area.
While in Tambuwal, Gov. Aliyu assured the completion of the Alhasan-Fagga-Bakaya road project, awarded at a cost of 2 billion Naira, as well as the Prison-Yagawal-Na Baguda road, which was also awarded for 2.6 billion Naira.
The governor further promised to construct the Jega-Samo, Romo-Kaya-Barga, and Gudul-Kandamare-Rijiya road projects, all in Tambuwal Local Government.
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In Shagari Local Government, Gov. Aliyu pledged to construct the Dandin Mahe-Mabera, Era-Rijiyar Malam, and Ginga Junction-Horo Birni feeder roads, in addition to renovating two Jumuat mosques.
Earlier in Yabo, the governor assured the people of the area of his administration’s commitment to constructing the Kilgori-Kwaidaza, Magacci-Ruggar Kizo, and Bingaje-Beno feeder roads, as well as renovating the Yabo Jumuat mosque.
In his remarks, the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, commended Governor Aliyu for the various people-oriented projects he has executed across the state.
He described Gov. Aliyu’s one year in office as fruitful, considering the transformation taking place in the areas of road networks, water supply, environmental sanitation, education, healthcare delivery, empowerment, and promoting religious affairs.
Also speaking, former Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, appealed to the people of the state to continue supporting the present administration so they can benefit more.