-Promises More People-Oriented Projects
Governor Ahmad Aliyu has appended his signature to the 2025 appropriation bill of Sokoto state thus making it a law that would help accelerate the development of the state.
Signing the bill into law, Governor Aliyu said the new appropriation act would help drive his vision of delivering more projects that would positively impact the lives of people in the state.
Gov. Aliyu, who described the 2024 budget implementation as a success story, reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to execute people-oriented projects already started.
“In the outgoing year, we succeeded in executing many developmental projects that had impacted positively on the lives of our people.
“We would, insha Allah, sustain this invaluable gesture by delivering more dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of our people,” he vowed.
The governor further reaffirmed his administration’s support to the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality in the state.
He also thanked the lawmakers for the speedy passage of the bill.
This, he said, has clearly demonstrated their unwavering commitment towards making the lives of their people better.
He further thanked the people of the state for their fervent prayers and continued support to his administration.
“Today, I am proud to announce that I have signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. This action represents our renewed commitment to implementing transformative projects that improve the lives of our citizens. Building on the successes of 2024, we will intensify our efforts to execute people-centered initiatives and continue our fight against banditry and criminality in Sokoto State.
“I would like to thank the State Assembly for their dedication to our shared vision, as well as the citizens for their prayers and unwavering support. Together, we will keep driving progress and prosperity,” he said.
Earlier, the Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Tukur Bala Bodinga, said the lawmakers had subjected the appropriation bill to thorough scrutiny to ensure that it is line with the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate.
He commended the Governor for the myriad of dividends of democracy he had so far delivered across the state.
He assured Gov. Aliyu of the lawmakers’ support to his plausible policies and programmes aimed at transforming the state.
