Saturday, July 4, 2026

Governor Ahmed Aliyu

June 30, 2026

Students hail Gov Aliyu for clearing N3 billion scholarship arrears

Sokoto students have commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for settling N3 billion in outstanding scholarship arrears inherited from the previous administration.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
June 16, 2026

Sokoto govt declares public holiday as Sultan declares Tuesday first Muharram 1448AH

The declaration was announced in a statement on Monday by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
April 21, 2026

Sokoto LG bosses endorse Gov. Aliyu’s nine-point smart agenda

Mr Muhammad described the governor’s performance as a strong foundation for financial prudence.

Ahmed Aliyu
March 23, 2026

Sokoto governor’s aide urges residents to prioritise security

The aide said timely reporting of suspicious movements and cooperation with security agencies were critical in preventing threats and maintaining law and order.

Bandits
February 1, 2026

Nigerian Army renovates 91-year-old primary school in Sokoto 

Mr Shaibu disclosed that the Nigerian Army had executed over 250 similar projects nationwide, including schools, hospitals, and other community facilities.

Nigerian Army
December 31, 2025

Sokoto strengthens due process, procurement to ensure value for money

The executive secretary thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu for the opportunity to serve.

Sokoto State
December 17, 2025

Gov Aliyu proposes N758.7 billion 2026 budget to Sokoto assembly

The governor disclosed that the proposal consisted of 72 per cent capital expenditure and 28 per cent recurrent expenditure.

September 10, 2025

Sokoto assembly passes further amendment of 2025 budget, approves N38.8 billion virement

He described the move as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to improving the living standards of citizens.

Sokoto Assembly
August 15, 2025

Sokoto vows to tackle out-of-school syndrome

Mr Ala noted that the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu was fully aware of the scale of the challenge.

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