The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with development partners, has adopted a multi-hazard approach and reinforced preparedness systems to address flood risks across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SOSEMA), Prof. Abubakar Junaidu, disclosed this on Thursday at the end of a three-day workshop on emergency preparedness for the 2026 flood season. Junaidu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building resilient systems that protect lives and livelihoods before disasters strike. He emphasised that preparedness, effective coordination, and timely early warning are essential to minimising the impact of emergencies. He urged all stakeholders to sustain collaboration…
Author: John Asishana
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed profound grief over the killing of Ardo Risku, the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by MACBAN National President, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, the Sultan, who is Chairman of MACBAN’s Board of Trustees, described the deceased as “a courageous advocate of peaceful coexistence.” He urged relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive, transparent, and impartial investigation into the killing and ensure that all those found culpable are brought to justice. While mourning the loss, the Sultan commended the Benue…
The Managing Director of BUA Cement, Mr. Yusuf Binji, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to restoring the livelihoods of farmers displaced by its operations in Sokoto State. Binji gave the assurance on Saturday in Sokoto during the inauguration of the distribution of assorted farm inputs to 211 farmers from the company’s host communities. Represented by the Assistant Director of Administration and Corporate Affairs, Sada Suleiman, the managing director said the company invested about N108 million to procure the farm inputs. He said the initiative was designed to empower resettled communities through modern farming techniques, business development support, agricultural inputs, and…
Sultan and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of Muharram 1448AH in Nigeria. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Sokoto by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Government has declared Tuesday, corresponding to 1st Muharram 1448AH, a public holiday to enable Muslims in the state to celebrate the start…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated newly elected state executive committee members in Sokoto State. Ashenews reports that the new executive members were inaugurated in Sokoto ahead of the 2027 general elections. The congress was supervised by officials from the PDP National Secretariat and representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Leader of the delegation, Abubakar Bawa-Kalgo, described the exercise as transparent, credible, and in accordance with the party’s constitution. Bawa-Kalgo, who earlier dissolved the state caretaker committee, inaugurated the new executives and urged them to…
Students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto State University (SSU), and Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) have commended President Bola Tinubu’s education policies. They said these policies are making democracy beneficial to Nigerian students, especially through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). Representing their respective Students’ Union Governments (SUGs), the students expressed their support during a symposium held to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration in Sokoto on Friday. The event, organized in collaboration with the Northern Projects Coordination Office and NELFund, attracted hundreds of students. It had the theme: “Thank You, Mr. President, for Making Democracy Work for…
The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, commemorated the 2026 International Day of Play with a vibrant event at Yahaya Abdulkarim Model Primary School, Sokoto. The event brought together education stakeholders, development partners, government officials, teachers, and pupils to celebrate the importance of play in children’s learning, development, and well-being. Speaking at the occasion, education experts and officials emphasized that play is a fundamental right for every child and a key tool for learning, creativity, social interaction, and healthy growth. They called on governments, schools, parents, and communities to create…
Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, who is also of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has congratulated Muhammad Bashir Dasuki on his appointment as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin. The Sultan described the appointment as a manifestation of divine will, noting that leadership positions are entrusted by Allah and come with great responsibility. In a statement issued by Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Sultan’s Media Team and made available to reporters in Kaduna, the Sultan emphasized that those chosen for leadership must remain conscious of their accountability to God and the people they…
Muhammad Musa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Zonal Vice-Chairman for Sokoto East, on Tuesday praised the success of democracy in the state. He attributed this success to the leadership of Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District. Speaking to journalists, Musa said the state government under Gov. Ahmed Aliyu had continued to achieve uninterrupted progress, delivering tangible dividends of democracy to the people. He noted that the peaceful emergence of all APC candidates in the state demonstrated how effectively democracy could meet citizens’ needs. “For us in the eastern zone of Sokoto State, where security challenges remain a…
The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with Plan International Nigeria, on Thursday adopted an onboarding and orientation manual for newly recruited teachers in the state to enhance classroom standards. The adoption followed a stakeholders’ meeting convened to review and adapt the document in line with the outcomes of the Abuja Education Roundtable and the revised Teacher Training Guide. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmed Ala, said the manual would strengthen the capacity of the state’s education system and improve teaching and learning outcomes in schools. He explained that the document covers various aspects…