He commended the Nigerian Army for the significant successes recorded against bandits in the state.
The forum’s chairman, Nura Umar-Goronyo, presented the cheque to the Sokoto APC chairman, Haruna Adiya, on Monday in Sokoto.
The commander added that the seized cannabis was contained in 47 bags stored by one Monday Effiong, an indigene of Cross River.
Mr Aliyu refuted that the effort was to undermine the past government or witch-hunt its activities for any political reasons.
The governor commended the U.S for its continued support to Nigeria, particularly through USAID initiatives.
Mr Okpebholo, accompanied by his two daughters, took the oath of office and allegiance at 1pm administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
The Nigerian Bar Association, Sokoto State branch, has expressed its appreciation to the state governor, Ahmad Aliyu, for appointing its members into various positions in his government
The Sultan of Sokoto lauded the state government’s efforts in assisting religious activities across the state.
President Bola Tinubu’s government has vowed to crush bandits terrorising the North-West.
Mr Aliyu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the NG-CARES programme, a key initiative to support the state’s poor and vulnerable.
