Tambuwal to Christians: No discriminatory fees in Sokoto schools

As part of measures to boost communal harmony and improve access to education for all persons, the present administration in Sokoto State will sustain the policy of non-discriminatory fees in public schools in Sokoto State, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said.

The policy, according to him, which was started by the last administration in the state, has helped integration and learning.

Speaking when he granted audience to the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh in Sokoto, Tambuwal said in his remarks, that Christians have lived in peace and harmony in the state for centuries.

He said government appreciates their contributions to the socio-economic development of the state.

Tambuwal said all Nigerians, irrespective of religion and ethnic affiliation, are welcome to Sokoto to contribute to the educational advancement of the state.

In his remarks, Okoh said Nigeria can learn a lot from Sokoto’s peaceful disposition in order to ensure rapid development of the country.

He said even though there were ‘one or two issues’ with conflicts in Sokoto in the past, that has not affected the overall peaceful disposition of the state.

He commended Sokoto state government for its efforts to promote harmony among diverse religious and ethnic groups in the state.

While urging all Nigerians to take the issue of protection of environment seriously, Okoh said the dangers posed by desertification is real and should be accorded the attention it deserves.