Wamakko, APC Members Behind Our Successes – Sokoto Governor
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has attributed his government successes thus far to the leadership of his political mentor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the massive support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) members in the state.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu who stated this while hosting APC leadership in Sokoto to Iftar however appealed for more support to enable him deliver on the promise of a new and developed Sokoto State.
According to him, the fatherly advice of Senator Wamakko
was instrumental to the successes so far recorded by his administration, and they will deliver a new state.
“All the successes we are recording in this state were as a results of support, encouragement, and guidance we enjoy from our leader. Sir we thank you very much,” he said
The governor reassured his readiness to continue to seek for advice from the APC leader so as to achieve his mission of giving people, a new Sokoto that they would all be proud of.
While reaffirming his commitment to respecting the party’s opinion in steering the affairs of the state, the governor vowed to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Chief Press Secretary to governor Aliyu also quoted his principal as commending the support of party faithful towards his administration, even as he enjoined them to remain steadfast in their commitment to the progress and development of the state.
He assured them that his government would continue to initiate and implement policies that would benefit the people and Ffastrack the needed development
Speaking earlier, the state APC Chairman, Isa Saddiq Achida, commended the governor for meeting their expectations, saying the various people-oriented projects across the state in just one year and half is a testament to good governance in action.
Achida lauded various support programmes introduced by the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration, to include the distribution of food, cash, and textile materials to needy, the physically challenged persons, orphans and other residents, saying such initiatives have provided significant relief to many families in ensuring they have food for Iftar and appropriate clothing for the festive season.
“I want to assure you of our total loyalty and support to all your people oriented projects aimed at touching the lives of people of the State”Achida assured
The Iftar event was attended by prominent APC stalwarts, including the leader of the party in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, State Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir, Secretary to the State Government Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, Chief of Staff Government House Sokoto Aminu Haliru Dikko, and Head of Service Sulaiman S. Fulani Ahmadu.
Also in attendance were the Commissioners for Local Government, Ibrahim Dadi Adare, that of information Sambo Bello Danchadi, the 23 Local Government APC Chairmen, the Women Leader, and other party officials.
The gathering provided an opportunity for party leaders to strengthen unity and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the administration in achieving its developmental goals for the state.
