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…
Author: John Asishana
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.…
An NGO, International Alert Nigeria, has mobilised youth groups in Sokoto State as peace ambassadors to drive local actions on peacebuilding and climate change. Youths were equipped with skills to mobilise peers and implement grassroots projects on peaceful coexistence and climate resilience in schools and communities. Speaking at the training and inauguration of the platform on Wednesday, the NGO’s Senior Project Officer, Mr Faruk Usman, said the initiative was tagged “Youth in Climate Leadership in Sokoto State.” Usman said the efforts aimed to promote peace, strengthen community resilience and advance climate action across Sokoto State under the Powering Peace through…
Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have foiled a terrorist attack and chased away a gang of bandits attempting to rustle livestock in Asarara village, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible security source from the area disclosed this to reporters on Thursday in Sokoto. The source said the incident occurred on Wednesday when a gang of bandits attacked the community in an attempt to kidnap residents and rustle animals. “The gallant troops engaged the bandits in a fierce exchange of fire, which forced them to retreat in disarray, while some of the bandits…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated medical equipment to support the treatment and management of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital, Sokoto. The equipment was presented by the UNFPA State Team Lead, Dr Rabi’atu Sageer, to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar-Wurno, at a ceremony on Tuesday in Sokoto. Receiving the items, Abubakar-Wurno described the intervention as another milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen maternal and reproductive healthcare services. Represented by the Director of Nursing Services, Abubakar Shehu, the commissioner said the donation would enhance the hospital’s capacity to…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Lands, Housing, Survey and Town Planning paid a sympathy visit to the site of the collapsed building along Bauchi Road, Sokoto. The Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey and Town Planning, Barr. Nasir Aliyu Dantsoho, expressed his sympathy to the owner of the plaza over the unfortunate incident and prayed for strength and better days ahead. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Ahmad Moyi Tambuwal, the Commissioner urged residents of Sokoto State to always obtain the necessary building approvals from the Ministry and relevant government agencies before commencing any construction project. He emphasised that securing…
Abdullahi Chiso-Dattijo, the Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) representing Sokoto State, has urged parents, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to encourage e-birth registration. He made the call during the launch of the e-birth registration in Sokoto on Wednesday. The initiative is part of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system aimed at ensuring every child is registered, protected and empowered. He described the registration as important and historic, stating that it was a commitment to the future of children in the state. He added that “this initiative represents a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to…
An NGO, Connected Development (CODE), has mobilized government agencies, community groups, and civil society organizations to address vaccine rejection and reduce the number of zero-dose children in Sokoto. The initiative is supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and implemented in partnership with the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD). The program aims to cut the number of zero-dose children in the state by 80 percent through improved immunization coverage and stronger community engagement. Dr. Tukur Garba-Magaji, Director of Disease Control at the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SSPHCDA), launched the initiative at a two-day inception meeting and workshop…
The Sokoto State Government has begun training livestock farmers in modern artificial insemination technology to boost breeding, productivity and incomes. The training is being implemented under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project in collaboration with the Muryar Fulani Peace Initiatives Network across the state’s three senatorial districts. Speaking at the training on Monday, the State L-PRES Project Coordinator, Mr. Sirajo Abubakar, said the initiative would strengthen breeders’ capacity. Abubakar was represented by the project’s Animal Husbandry Officer, Mr. Kabiru Yusuf. He said the programme would promote artificial insemination and educate farmers on modern breeding techniques for improved livestock…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the deaths of four persons following a devastating windstorm caused by heavy rainfall in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Mr Tukur Abubakar, Head of Response, Research, and Statistics at the Sokoto Field Office of NEMA, confirmed this to Ashenews reporters on Monday in Sokoto. Abubakar stated that NEMA conducted an assessment of the affected communities, including Mallamawa, Mai Mushe, Kaura, Sabon Gari, Rungin Tsamiya, and surrounding settlements in Kware LGA. READ ALSO: Search launched for 2 swept away by flood in Kaduna river “Preliminary findings revealed that hundreds of households…