.Gov Aliyu commissions 33 township roads

Nineteen traditional rulers, including district and ward heads in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have resigned, publicly pledging their support for Senator Ibrahim Lamido. The resignations include key ward heads from areas such as Sabon Birnin Gabas, Tsilba, Sabon Garin Danbaki, and Magajin Dawakin, among others.

This wave of resignations follows the recent departure of the District Head of Sabon Birni, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Bawa, who stepped down on October 16, 2024, to support Lamido.

In his resignation letter, Bawa expressed his commitment to the political vision of Senator Lamido, stating, “I resigned my position to join the political wagon of Senator Ibrahim Lamido.” Bawa had served Sabon Birni since his appointment in 2014.

The ward head of Taka-Tsaba, Alhaji Lauwali Shuaibu, spoke to reporters, explaining that their collective decision was driven by Senator Lamido’s consistent support for their communities, especially during bandit attacks. “Sen. Lamido has always been there for us in times of crisis, and our support will encourage him to continue the good work he’s been doing,” Shuaibu stated.

Meanwhile, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has said that his administration has so far constructed and commissioned over 80 different township roads within the Sokoto metropolis alone.

He stated this at the flag off of the 1,068km Illela-Badagry road project awarded by the Federal government.

The governor added that an additional 41 township roads are currently being constructed in Sokoto North and South Local Government Areas. He said: “We are also planning to construct more township roads across Sokoto metropolis so that by the time we leave office, the city would have enjoyed potholes-free roads.”

According to Aliyu, when he took over the affairs of the state, all the major township roads were in a very bad condition begging for attention.