Sokoto State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey and Town Planning, Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho, has disclosed Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s demarcation of 1,960 plots of land for housing.

In an interview with journalists in Sokoto, he explained that the decision was due to the government’s decision to decongest, create a new city, and ensure urban renewal.
His words: “There is a new city with well-planned layouts, roads, site and services scheme. Again, it was abandoned like several other projects that the immediate-past governor never saw to completion.

“So far, over 1,960 plots have been demarcated for allocation to applicants who desire to build their own houses.”

The commissioner said because the governor considered housing as a right, he had purchased 136 units from the Federal Government in Kuwnawa, constructed for the people, but yet unallocated, hence wooing the  Federal Ministry of Land and Housing.

He said the provision of housing for the citizens has become urgent for Governor Aliyu, stating: “Within the first 30 days we initiated the construction of 500 housing units and we will continue building until we ensure that everyone has a roof over their head.

Our hope is that by the end of this year, the 500 housing units will be delivered. That may solve certain problems for the civil servants who are without accommodation.”
IN another development, the governor has congratulated one of his successors, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko,

On his conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Political Science by the Federal University Dustin-Ma, Katsina State.

He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Sokoto State, I join millions of your supporters and friends, to heartily celebrate and congratulate you on this award which you more than richly deserve, considering your service to our dear motherland in virtually every sphere: politics, education, humanitarian, religious etc.

“As your son, I testify to your commitment to good governance, to ensuring a better life for the poor and vulnerable; to education, which led you to establish the North-West University, Sokoto and the sponsorship of thousands of our students in higher education, and in the propagation of Islam etc.

Our father, we are proud of your accomplishments and the honour you bring to our dear state with your several awards.”