The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has administered the antibiotic azithromycin to 1.1 million children as part of efforts to reduce child mortality. State Health Educator Mr. Sabi’u Gandi announced this at a media roundtable organized by Sightsavers on Thursday in Sokoto, where stakeholders reviewed child health interventions. Gandi explained that the treatment was part of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin on Children in Nigeria (SARMAAN) project, aimed at improving child survival. He noted that children were treated during the fifth round of azithromycin administration from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, 2025, across…
Author: John Asishana
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed life jackets and other relief materials to families affected by the Gorau boat mishap in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NEMA Sokoto Operations Office, Mr Dahiru Kure, made this known to reporters on Sunday in Sokoto. Kure said the agency conducted the direct distribution of humanitarian relief assistance to families affected by the recent boat mishap in Gorau village. He said the intervention was part of the Federal Government’s response to the incident, adding that life jackets were distributed to the people of Gorau…
The Wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Fatima Aliyu, has pledged to facilitate the timely release of the N150 million counterpart funding allocated to family planning activities in the state’s 2026 budget. Aliyu made the commitment when the Family Planning Financing Tracker and Advocacy Group, led by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State Team Lead, Dr Rabi’atu Sageer, visited her on Thursday in Sokoto. She assured the delegation that she would engage the state governor on the need for the timely release of the funds to support UNFPA interventions in the state. “I will join the advocacy to the…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has commenced the training of 110 traditional rulers, herders, farming communities and government officials on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Sokoto State. The training workshop was organised by L-PRES in collaboration with Khadilad Support Services on Wednesday in Sokoto. It was tagged “Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution for Peaceful Coexistence, Community Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods among Farmers and Host Communities in Sokoto State”. In his address, the State L-PRES Project Coordinator, Surajo Abubakar, said participants would acquire practical skills for identifying emerging disputes, facilitating dialogue, supporting peaceful settlements and strengthening community-based mechanisms for…
The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday began screening candidates for the 250 Community Midwifery Scholarship and Bonding Scheme, aimed at improving maternal health in the state. The scheme is being implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through the European Union-funded Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) Programme. Ibrahim Dingyadi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, said the initiative seeks to enroll 250 young women and girls from rural and underserved Local Government Areas into community midwifery pre-service training for the 2026 academic cycle. Dingyadi explained that the screening criteria require candidates to have four…
The World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Sokoto State has recorded its first delivery of a Girolando calf produced through its Artificial Insemination (AI) programme. The beneficiary, Bello Gumburawa, disclosed this to reporters in Wurno Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Gumburawa said he was among the livestock farmers who benefited from the AI exercise, adding that three of his cows were inseminated. He said one of the cows had successfully delivered a healthy male Girolando calf. Gumburawa expressed appreciation to the Sokoto State Government and L-PRES for introducing the intervention, describing it as…
Dr Bashir Achida, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure realistic and transformative 2027 budgeting processes in line with the present administration’s policies and vision. Achida made the charge when he led deliberations on the 2027 budget proposals from MDAs on Monday in Sokoto. He harped on the need for MDAs to cut waste, eliminate duplicative projects and focus resources on areas with the greatest impact on citizens. He stressed that existing projects must be reviewed based on performance, while new projects should be properly prioritised. The Commissioner reaffirmed…
Stakeholders in environmental conservation, climate change, conflict and peacebuilding have urged women to drive local initiatives across communities in Sokoto State. They made the call on Friday during the training and inauguration of the Platform for Women in Climate Change under the PPCA II project. Participants received skills to mobilise peers and implement grassroots peacebuilding and climate resilience initiatives. The project is anchored by International Alert, with support from Irish Aid and Jirehdo Foundation in Sokoto State. Mr Faruk Usman, Senior Project Officer at International Alert, said the initiative aimed to promote peace, strengthen community resilience and advance climate action.…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has unveiled a 10-year gender-responsive and climate-resilient education plan for the state. The plan aims to transform learning and ensure inclusive access to quality education for children across the state. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmed Ladan Ala, commended the initiative, describing the plans as an important framework for addressing the challenges confronting education in the state. He urged those who developed the documents to accept constructive criticism, saying stakeholder input…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sokoto State, joins the rest of the world in celebrating young people on the occasion of the 2026 International Youth Day. The Commission acknowledges the significant role played by the youth in Nigeria’s democratic process. Young people dominated the 2025/2026 Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Exercise, accounting for 67.4 per cent of the total number of registered voters. This impressive participation demonstrates the commitment and growing interest of Nigerian youth in the electoral and democratic process. INEC Sokoto therefore encourages young people to sustain this positive engagement by participating peacefully and responsibly in elections.…