Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has announced a planned tour of all 23 local government areas (LGAs) to assess ongoing developmental projects. The announcement was made during his inspection of a Women and Children Welfare Clinic under construction by the Goronyo local government council. Aliyu stressed the importance of local councils delivering tangible projects, noting they receive monthly allocations and must contribute to rural development. He emphasized that local governments, as the closest to the people, should provide basic amenities to complement state-level efforts.
The governor listed state-executed projects including boreholes, rural roads, primary healthcare centres, classroom blocks, and support for farmers. He commended Goronyo LGA chairman Zubairu Yari Goronyo for the quality of work on the clinic and urged other chairmen to prioritize healthcare access. Aliyu directed the State Ministry of Health to inspect the facility and recommend interventions for optimal functionality. The Goronyo council chairman revealed that three such clinics are being built in Goronyo, Takakume, and Boyekai, with the largest named after Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, the governor's wife. He credited the governor for consistent support.
Aliyu was accompanied by high-profile political figures including Deputy Governor Idris Muhammed Gobir, Speaker Tukur Bala Bodinga, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Ministers Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi and Barr. Bello Goronyo, former Deputy Governor Barr. Mukhtar Shagari, and several lawmakers and aides.
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