The Sokoto State Government has approved a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting security operations and revitalizing the public service sector.
These decisions were reached during the fifth State Executive Council (SEC) meeting presided over by Governor Ahmad Aliyu in the state capital.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Sambo Danchadi, disclosed that the government will acquire additional vehicles to enhance the logistics and response capabilities of both formal and community-based security agencies operating in the state.
According to Danchadi, the council approved the purchase of 25 units of the 2024 Toyota Buffalo vehicles. Of this number, 15 will be allocated to conventional security agencies, while the remaining 10 will be distributed to community-driven security outfits.
He noted that this procurement is a crucial component of the state’s broader plan to tackle insecurity through improved mobility and rapid response.
Beyond security, the council also endorsed a proposal for the procurement of official vehicles for permanent secretaries across various ministries.
Danchadi highlighted the concerning fact that many senior civil servants have been functioning without official transportation for nearly 17 years—an issue Governor Aliyu considers unacceptable.
“This measure reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to restoring the dignity, effectiveness, and morale of the state’s civil service. It is a decisive step toward revitalizing the operational capacity of our bureaucratic institutions,” the commissioner stated.
In another significant move, the SEC approved the construction of a new, purpose-built office complex for the Ministry of Justice. For several years, the ministry has shared limited office space with the Ministry for Local Government, a situation that has hampered efficiency and service delivery.
“This new infrastructure will provide a more suitable and professional working environment for legal officers,” Danchadi emphasized. “It represents a turning point in the institutional development of the justice system in Sokoto State.”
Additionally, the council sanctioned the renovation of the Mariam Abacha Women Development Centre in Sokoto, a facility instrumental in the empowerment of women through skill acquisition and socio-economic support.
Infrastructure improvement also featured prominently in the meeting, as the reconstruction of a damaged culvert along the Sokoto–Illela–Niger Republic road at Santaka village in Illela Local Government Area received the green light.
The project is expected to restore access and enhance connectivity for communities in that axis.
These series of approvals reflect the administration’s multi-sectoral approach to governance, prioritizing security, administrative efficiency, legal infrastructure, and rural connectivity as critical drivers of development in Sokoto State.