A civil society organisation (CSO), Adopt A Goal Initiative (AAGI), yesterday, applauded the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, for his investment in the state’s health, education and sports sectors.
The organisation, which was impressed by ongoing projects in the caliphate state, described the projects as ventures for ‘a secured future.’
In a statement by the Executive Director, AAGI, Ariyo-Dare Atoye, made available to The Guardian, the organisation said Governor was recreating a new future for Sokoto State with massive investments in projects that would transform the health, education and sports sectors in the state.
“What we saw in Sokoto were totally off media radar and national attention, yet there was a new one-of-its-kind state-of-the-art University Teaching Hospital under construction in the state,” the Executive Director said.
He said it would be uncharitable for AAGI to keep mum over what it saw in Sokoto, saying that it shouldn’t always be criticisms of the leadership all the time.
He said, “It should not always be about criticisms of the leadership. We resolved to issue this statement to commend the government of Tambuwal for the visionary projects we saw in the state capital.
“We believe that not many Nigerians know how much Tambuwal has done in projects that directly connect the ordinary people. By the time the University Teaching Hospital that we saw is completed and equipped, it should be our national pride.
“Hopefully, the rich will patronise the VIP sections to reduce medical pilgrimage. When you see good investments in health, education and sports, is it always about serving the forgotten and caring for the ordinary people.
This governor has shown that he is a leader with a caring heart and a good head.
“We are all aware that he demonstrated courageous leadership as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and managed his reputation well. We didn’t know that he has been a silent and an exceptional achiever.
“We were told that he is always unwilling to commission his projects; instead, they are made available upon completion for immediate public use. This is exemplary. This must have been the solid vision and passion driven him to seek a higher office as the President of Nigeria; hopefully, his time will come.
“We wish to commend Tambauwal for working hard to finish strong, not minding the second term bug of a period for many unpatriotic politicians to siphon state resources because of the fear of the unknown.”
