Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has said that the Federal Government and the Sokoto State Government are working in synergy to end insecurity in the state.
The Governor stated this on Friday afternoon when he paid Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at his palace shortly after eid prayers.
Governor Aliyu assured the people of the state that his administration has continued to provide logistical and other forms of support to conventional security agencies as well as the State Community Guard Corps in order to enhance security across the state.
He therefore called for continued support and cooperation from the people towards government and security agencies in their efforts to combat banditry in the state.
“We also need to pray fervently for Allah’s protection for our gallant security personnel deployed to volatile areas to checkmate the activities of bandits,” he added.
The Governor further reassured the people of the state of his administration’s readiness to continue operating an open-door policy in order to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people.
Governor Aliyu also urged Islamic scholars (Ulama) to intensify prayers for continued peaceful coexistence in the state and in Nigeria as a whole.
He expressed gratitude to Muslim preachers who conducted various Tafseer sessions throughout the Ramadan period, educating Muslims on the teachings of the glorious Qur’an.
He also reminded preachers to continue teaching the basic tenets of Islam, especially the Five Pillars of Islam, so that Muslims will better understand how to worship Almighty Allah.
Responding, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for the numerous people-oriented projects his administration is executing across the state.
“Your Excellency, do not relent in what you are doing for our state. The Sultanate Council is behind you,” he said.
The Sultan also lauded the efforts of security agencies in the state for protecting the lives and property of the people, urging them to sustain the momentum.
He further appealed to Nigerians to continue offering prayers for the nation’s leaders for Allah’s guidance at all times.
The Sultan also called on the people of the state to continue to rally around the present administration in its quest to transform the state.
The Sultan later hosted the Governor and members of his entourage to a lunch.
