Governor of Sokoto State Ahmed Aliyu has said that his administration would soon partner with the Sultanate Council of Sokoto to curb the menace of street begging in the state.
He gave this assurance when he received the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on a Sallah homage.
According to Aliyu, new strategies would be mapped out to curb the menace of street begging especially in Sokoto metropolis.
A statement issued by the press secretary to the governor, Abubakar Bawa, said, “We would also ensure that we take data of all those roaming our streets begging so as to know where each and every beggar comes from.
“Part of the strategies we are adopting is to enroll them into Almajiri integrated schools located in Shuni and Wamakko local government areas,” he added.
The governor added that the state government would provide the students with accommodation, food, and other necessary items for boarding students to help them stay in school.
He called on the people of the state to support this move by the state government and the Sultanate Council so as to change the old existing tradition which often times contradicts the teaching of Islam.
The governor reassured his administration’s determination to uplift the living standard of the people irrespective of their backgrounds.
He solicited support from parents and guardians to achieve the set target.
(Arewa Agenda)
