Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, has emphasised that the state government does not discriminate against resident communities in the state. described the state as a microcosm of Nigeria’s traditions and cultures.
Tambuwal, who made the observation Tuesday evening when he hosted participants of Course 29 of the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja to a state dinner in the Presidential Lodge, also described Sokoto state as a microcosm of Nigeria’s traditions and cultures.
According to him, in its efforts to sustain the unity in diversity “the state government doesn’t discriminate between indigenes and other Nigerians resident in the state.
“Everyone in Sokoto enjoy healthcare, education and relief packages provided by the state’s Zakkat and Waqf Commission (SOZECOM) free of charge,” he said.
According to him, while taking cue from the cultural display that featured to entertain the guests, the cultures and traditions of Nigeria are intertwined as they help in sending messages to different parts of the country.
“This is a state where we don’t discriminate. That is why we are peaceful.”
Noting that although the cultural affiliations existing in the state were superlative, the governor observed that there is a drawback in some areas, which necessitated the establishment of a Ministry of Culture and Tourism by his administration “to revitalize the country’s cultural heritage” as they exist in the state.
Tambuwal, who offered free parcels of land to any participant willing to live in the state after retirement, expressed appreciation to NDC for accepting his proposal of partnership with the state government to undertake a study on banditry and kidnapping on behalf of the state government.
In his remarks, the NDC’s Director of National and Military Strategy, DNMS, and leader of the college’s Team 4, Air Commodore Dauda Garba Prayero, appreciated the well packaged reception and lectures organized by the state government for the participants.
He said this is a prove that the choice of the state as a destination for a crop of its participants by the NDC “is not misplaced.”
He also noted that the current nomination of Tambuwal as a ‘digital governor’ by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and his visible efforts in developing science and technology through heavy investments in education, had shown that he is a technophile.
Highlights of the occasion included cultural dance and presentation of souvenirs to the staff of the NDC and the course participants.
