Musa Na Allah, Sokoto
Sokoto State Executive Council has on Thursday approved a series of multimillion-naira projects aimed at strengthening key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security across the state.
The approvals were granted during the council’s maiden meeting for 2026, presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, reflecting the administration’s determination to accelerate development and improve public service delivery.
Briefing journalists shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Maishanu, disclosed that the council approved N336.58 million for the renovation of the official residence of the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University.
Maishanu explained that the project also includes the renovation of five blocks of staff quarters within the university campus to enhance staff welfare and improve the learning environment.
He further revealed that the council approved N179.36 million for the upgrade of the clinic at the State College of Basic and Remedial Studies in Sokoto to a Primary Healthcare Centre.
According to him, “The upgrade of the clinic is one of the key requirements by the National Board for Technical Education before the institution can be elevated to a diploma-awarding college.”
The commissioner also announced that the council approved more than N424 million for the renovation of Turaki Basic Secondary School in Sokoto as part of the government’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure.
Maishanu added that about N532.6 million was approved for the rehabilitation of facilities that will serve as a centre for out-of-school children in the Gandu area of Sokoto metropolis.
“The initiative is aimed at addressing the challenge of out-of-school children and expanding access to basic education in the state,” he said.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Sambo Bello Danchadi, disclosed that the council approved N78.34 million for the general repairs of six Mitsubishi Canter vehicles belonging to the Sokoto State Transport Authority.
Danchadi further revealed that the council approved N221.9 million for the completion of the Wamakko General Hospital project, which was initiated in 2013 but later abandoned.
“The present administration has resolved to complete the project in order to expand access to quality healthcare services for residents,” he said.
In separate remarks, the Commissioners for Religious Affairs and Innovation and Digital Economy disclosed that the council also approved the renovation of the Jumu’at Mosque in Shuni town, rehabilitation of a mosque at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps headquarters, establishment of a security outpost in Mabera area, and fencing of a mechanical workshop in Gwadabawa to support agricultural activities and enhance food security in the state.
