Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, oversaw the official swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners tasked with leading various state ministries in his administration.
Addressing the audience during the swearing-in event held at the International Conference Center on Kasarawa Airport road, the governor appealed to the citizens of the state to exercise patience as his administration was actively implementing measures aimed at enhancing their quality of life.
The governor while addressing the new commissioners, said his administration had met an empty treasury, “things were in shambles, and many structures were in a state of dilapidation.”
Thus he charged them, “As such, you should brace up for the task ahead.
“You should be transparent and ensure due process in the discharge of your official responsibilities, “
“This administration is on a rescue mission and together with your wealth of experience we will salvage the state,” Aliyu added.
“We will work wholeheartedly with the fear of Allah, saying that no administration will work effectively and efficiently without members of the state executive who are the engine seat of any successful administration.
“I am optimistic with the caliber of people appointed as members of the state executive council, this administration will deliver the much-expected dividend of democracy to the citizens of the state,” he expressed.
Speaking on the current economic situation in the country, the governor said, “I want to appeal to all the good people of Sokoto State to be patient as plans are being rolled out to reduce sufferings and hardships being experienced as a result of the high cost of living and skyrocketing prices of foodstuffs and other essential commodities.”
“We are coming up with packages to mitigate the effect of subsidy removal and other hash economic policies of the government.
“I want to assure you that, my administration is committed to making sure that we deliver on the mandate given to us by the electorates, and urge you to join us in prayer for Allah to bring to an end to banditry and kidnapping that has negatively affected the lives of our people.
“We will do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the people, “I urge you to give your maximum cooperation and support needed to move the state forward.”
Amidst the enthusiastic presence of numerous APC supporters who gathered at the event venue to witness the swearing-in, the state’s chief judge administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa, officially inaugurating him into the role.
Following the swearing-in, the governor promptly announced the assignment of commissioners to various offices. Notably, Bello Sambo Danchadi, the former public relations officer of the ruling party, was designated to the Ministry of Information.
