We are on course towards birthing a new Sokoto State – Gov Aliyu

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has said that few months into his administration, there are verifiable evidences that they are on course towards birthing a new state.

The governor who spoke before declaring open the third executive council meeting at the State’s Executive Chamber in Government House, appealed for objective contributions by all members to enable his administration deliver on the 9-point agenda promised to the State.

“I must confess without any fear of contradiction that we are on course.  And we thank God that, now we are fulfilling our campaign promises.

“We promised the entire people of Sokoto state that we are going to have a new State. And thank God, the state is undergoing a new transformation,” the governor disclosed.

While welcoming the executive council members to the meeting, governor Ahmed Aliyu said, “Council is a platform were issues that have direct bearing to the lives of the people of the state are discussed.”

The governor urged  the Council members to be sincere, objective, and contribute positively towards the success of his administration, adding, “I cannot do it alone, but together we will succeed”.

He further noted that, he will do everything humanly possible with help from God to deliver on his promises, adding that, “I am the pilot of the plane and I will fly carefully.  And by God’s grace, we will land at the promised land safely.”