Government of Sokoto swears in commissioners

The new commissioners for the state ministries under his administration were sworn in on Tuesday by the governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu.

The governor advised the people of the State to have patience with his administration as steps were being taken to improve their lives while delivering the swearing-in ceremony at the International Conference Center Kasarawa Airport road.

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 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.”

Thousands of members of the APC flocked to the event site to watch the swearing-in, and the chief judge administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa.

Bello Sambo Danchadi, the ruling party’s most recent director of public relations, was posted to the Ministry of Information by the governor as soon as she was sworn in. The commissioner was then posted to other offices.