Sokoto state’s population growth of 1,054,563, between 2016 and 2022, has highlighted the urgent need for improved health and education services, the State Director of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Marafa Gagi, has observed. Speaking at a one-day media roundtable organized by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Devcoms, Gagi emphasized that as the population increases, the state faces mounting challenges, particularly in health and family planning, which need more focus and attention from the state government. Population Trends in Sokoto State Gagi noted that Sokoto State’s population has grown substantially over the past three decades, with a notable increase…
Author: John Asishana
In Sokoto State, blocked drainages are causing significant public health issues. Residents are frustrated as flooding prevents them from sitting outside in the evenings and increases mosquito breeding. This issue stems from blocked gutters filled with waste like plastic, nylon, sand, and paper, increased by the lack of a government cleaning system. The result is not only discomfort but significant public health risks. Drainage is about removing water from places where there is too much. For farming, it is important to keep the soil from getting too wet, which can hurt plants. Sometimes, pipes are needed to drain water away.…
Sokoto grasshopper sellers are facing significant hurdles due to seasonal and weather-related factors, impacting both supply and demand.
Women in Sokoto State are increasingly using family planning methods, leading to better maternal health and child spacing
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