By Suleiman Adamu ,Sokoto
Former Zamfara state governor and Senator , Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s APC led government has done appreciably well in one year.
Yari who spoke on the sidelines in Sokoto on Saturday shortly after inaugurating the distribution of 46 vehicles (Buses) and 10 others to religious purchased by the Sokoto state government to ease public transportation at local government level said Tinubu’s government started on a good and excellent note despite challenges.
” Although, it’s too early to rate it performance considering the reality surrounding the administration from the start to this moment.
” There is still some degree of pressure and challenges but I am optimistic that the president will be focusing attention towards consolidating results ahead of his second year for the stability and prosperity of the country.
Yari who said he was not kin about celebrating first 100 days in any guise, noted that all that was needed of a government or leader ” is to always understand that there is pressure, high expectations and demanding yearnings and aspirations as well as challenges that seem almost impossible to address inorder to have something positive to show to the world.
However, the APC Senator who also wears the traditional title of ‘Shettiman Mafara’ acknowledge the legacies of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto in building hope and translating policies with direct bearing for the benefit of his people on whose mandate he served.
” All you are doing is adhoc due to the time space linked to the conventional 2 term tenure of four years.
” The governor is truly doing appreciably well and these are legacies that will trail his end performance in good light.
” These are things leaders in governance should replicate at all times to justify excellent performance else we will all be in shame ” , Yari said .
He recalled when as governor of Zamfara state, it was difficult for him to take off but for the vision and mission behind his drive , all began to take shape until he left office.
Speaking earlier , Governor Aliyu Sokoto while reiterating his commitment to the 9-point smart agenda for the state , said he would not drift but strengthen and enhance his approach towards repositioning that state.
He said nothing was as lasting as infrastructural legacies that borders on development both human capital and infrastructure as well piloting and supporting religious programmes and activities that will shape morals in the spirit of God fearing for a more righteous Sokoto state.
In that direction , the governor disclosed the release of N284 million to be distributed to 10 scholars (Ulamas) from each of the 244 wards to enable them feel secured to perform the ritual(Ram) sacrifice during Eid-el-Kabir.
” Let me say here that 10 units of 18 seater buses has been allocated to various religious groups to ease their transportation need during religious activities”
According to Aliyu Sokoto ” we will continue to do our best towards transforming the state in all respects desirable to the people of the state.
” We are a listening and progressive government with zeal and focus to reposition Sokoto state in the overall interest of its people with special attention to human oriented projects that translates development down the grass roost”, he stressed while appreciating the support being enjoyed by the government.
Meanwhile , Shiekh Husaini Musa Mabera who spoke on behalf of the Ulamas noted with excitement the self determination and courage of Governor Aliyu Sokoto towards salvaging the state for prosperity.
According Mabera” we are leaving witnesses of what has become of Sokoto within the short space of authority me year under the current administration.
” We are seeing rapid development across the state in almost every spheres. We thank the governor for prioritising religious activities and not only that for empowering the drivers(scholars,Ulamas) of Islam in the state.
Key among those in attendance at the inauguration of the buses included deputy governor Muhammad Idris Gobir, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda, f Wamakko, Speaker SOHA, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga , former Minister for Police Affairs, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi , foer.deputy governor’Mukhtari Shagari and Chuso Abdullahi Dattijo, Amb. Sahabi Isah Gada, the state APC Chairman , Sadiq Isah Achida and top state government functionaries among others .
