Spread the word “Progress should not breed complacency.” – Governor Ahmed Aliyu When Governor Ahmed Aliyu sought the mandate of the good people of Sokoto State, the Seat of the Caliphate, the 9-Point Smart Agenda was for him far more than a campaign manifesto; it was and remains an article of faith between him, the electorate, and indeed every citizen of the state. The Agenda was and remains a clear and deliberate statement of intent, priorities, and values upon which the trust of the people was earned and through which he won the 2023 governorship election. Most often, than not campaign promises are quickly discarded after the elections, but the governor has distinguished himself not just by his fidelity to the contract, but also by anchoring his policies, programmes, and projects firml...