Friday, July 3, 2026

Sokoto state government

July 2, 2026

Sokoto, partners adopt multi-hazard approach to tackle 2026 flood risks

Mr Afolabi guided participants through practical approaches to emergency management and preparedness.

Flooding in Sokoto State.
September 29, 2025

Sokoto govt. partners UN Women on gender-based violence prevention

Ms Umar-Jabo highlighted that the ministry had organised a series of activities to raise awareness about GBV.

Ahmad Aliyu
August 27, 2025

Sokoto govt. revokes 36 contracts over abandoned market renovation projects

Mr Binji said the contracts were awarded in 2022 through the Sokoto Investment Company.

Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Sokoto
August 22, 2025

Sokoto govt. to spend N8.3 billion on school infrastructure upgrade

Mr Ala said the administration of Governor Aliyu Sokoto was determined to provide the best teaching and learning environment for students and teachers.

Photo of students in a dilapidated classroom used to illustrate the story.
April 2, 2025

Sokoto warns against unsafe treatments for metal poisoning

Mr Abubakar assured that medications would be supplied to general hospitals treating suspected metal poisoning cases across the state.

state Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar presenting government-provided drugs for patients
December 28, 2024

‘We’re sorry,’ Shettima apologises over civilian casualties in military airstrikes in Sokoto

Mr Shettima expressed regret for the civilian casualties incurred and the pain felt by the affected families.

Kashim Shettima (Credit: Kashim Shettima)
October 5, 2024

Sokoto to construct three dams, procure 244 tractors

Mr Achida said that the governor was putting in place safety measures to protect farmers.

Sokoto State government logo
July 27, 2024

Planned protest ‘politically-motivated treachery,’ don’t participate, minister advises youths

Mr Goronyo said Nigerians, regardless of their differences, should not let the planned protest undermine their patriotic spirit.

Minister of water resources, Muhammad Goronyo
April 5, 2024

Sokoto government announces measures to end acute water scarcity

Taps have gone dry, and Sokoto residents have been scampering to source water wherever it is available.

WATER CRISIS
December 24, 2023

Yuletide: Sokoto govt. distributes N25 million food items to communities

“I am pleased to inform you that the present administration prioritises the well-being of all citizens in Sokoto state.”

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)