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  • No one has monopoly of leading Nigeria – Tambuwal

    No one has monopoly of leading Nigeria – Tambuwal

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has affirmed that no one group of people, no matter their religious affiliation or tribe can arrogate the leadership of Nigeria to themselves to the exclusion of other people of the country.

    He stated this on Friday when he received the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev, Ayokunle Samson Olasupo, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Council Chamber of Government House, Sokoto.

    According to him, “The leadership of the country is mutually complementary as Nigeria belongs to every Nigerian, and no one will send anyone out of the country, hence the need to remain together for the betterment of the country.

    “The kind of leadership the country needs is one that will understand the issues of diversities and is inclusive in its approach to governance, without tribal or religious sentiments.

    “Both Islam and Christianity have been coexisting even before the union of the country came into existence. Those who know history said Christianity and Islam belong to the same root. Jerusalem and Damascus are examples of places where the two religions are being practised side by side.”

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    Tambuwal commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and the CAN President for their efforts in preaching peace and unity in the country, indicating that Sokoto State is home to every Nigerian irrespective of religious, tribal or ethnic differences.

    He explained that in pursuance of this objective of unity, all children of other Nigerians resident in the state who attend public schools are exempted from paying fees just as the indigenes of the state enjoy free education.

    In his remarks, the CAN President, Rev. Olasupo said he was in the state to interact with the Sultanate, the government and the people of Sokoto State so as to find ways to overcome the security challenges being faced in the country.

    Calling on Muslims and Christians to live in harmony, Rev. Olasupo condoled the people of the state over the loss of lives occasioned by the unfortunate incident of bandits’ attacks in some communities of the state.

  • Insecurity: Tambuwal invokes Executive Order banning sale, transportation of cattle, firewood, others in Sokoto

    Insecurity: Tambuwal invokes Executive Order banning sale, transportation of cattle, firewood, others in Sokoto

    Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has invoked an executive order banning motorists from plying Marnona/Issa Road linking the eastern part of the state.

    The Commissioner for Information, Isa Bajini, disclosed this via a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the move followed the rising challenges in the state.

    Sokoto is one of the few states in the North-West that is affected by the activities of bandits who kidnap for ransom, rape, steal and attack villages.

    But the commissioner said his principal signed the order in exercising the powers conferred on him by Section 176, Subsection (2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

    The order, known as Security Challenges (containment) Order, also seeks to suspend the sale of all animals and transportation of cattle in trucks/lorries in 13 local government areas of the state.

    It further states that only designated filling stations are allowed to sell petrol and Diesel of not more than ₦5,000 to motorists in the said local council and takes immediate effect.

    The affected local governments include Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilele, Isa, Kebbe, Sabin Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno.

    See the full statement below:

     

    PRESS RELEASE

    SOKOTO STATE ON INSECURITY

    Due to the prevailing insecurity in the state, occasioned by armed banditry which has led to huge loss of lives and properties, undermining free movement of people, goods and services in the affected areas, the Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, Mutawallen Sokoto has approved an Executive Order in response to the situation.

    The Governor is in the exercise of powers conferred upon him by the Subsection (2) of Section 176 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, to issue the order to be known as: Security Challenges (Containment) Order.

    The Order takes effect immediately today, September 1, 2021 and directs as follows:

    1. Immediate total closure of Isa Marnona Road to all motorists until further notice. Travelers plying that road are advised to go through the Goronyo-Sabon Birni axis.
    2. Lorries/Trucks or other vehicles carrying firewood from the forests are hereby prohibited;
    3. Suspension of the sale of all animals at the markets of Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas;
    4. Prohibition of transportation of cattle using trucks/lorries in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas;
    5. Prohibition of carrying 3 persons on motorcycles and more than 3 passengers on a tricycle throughout the State;
    6. Prohibition of the sale of second-hand motorcycles at Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta, Achida, Gande, Gwadabawa and Wurno Markets;
    7. Prohibition of operation of commercial tricycles and motorcycles from 10:00 pm to 6:00 a.m in the State Capital, and 6:00 p.m 6:00 a.m in Gada Goronyo, Gudu, Gwadabawa, Illela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah Tambuwal Tangaz, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas.
    8. Prohibition of the sale of petrol in jerrycans at filling stations.
    9. Only designated Filling stations are allowed to sell petrol and diesel of not more than N5,000.00 to motorists in Gada, Goronyo, Gudu, Ilela, Isa, Kebbe, Sabon Birni, Shagari, Rabah, Tambuwal Tangaza, Tureta and Wurno Local Governments Areas
    10. Only authorized essential workers (health personnel, security personnel and Journalists) could use tricycles and motorcycles beyond the banned periods.

    The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal urges the people of Sokoto State to adhere to the provisions of the order, which is passed after wide consultation with all Stakeholders and constituted authorities as well security and law enforcement agencies.

    The Government has taken the measure out of the need to introduce additional countervailing measures in the affected areas in order to contain the banditry and mitigate the damages it is causing to social and economic activities and preserve peace;

    SIGNED:

    Alhaji Isa Bajini,

    Hon. Commissioner for Information, Sokoto State

  • Photo: Osinbajo, Tambuwal, Wike, Emmanuel, Obaseki others storm Delta for Okowa’s father’s burial

    Photo: Osinbajo, Tambuwal, Wike, Emmanuel, Obaseki others storm Delta for Okowa’s father’s burial

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Godwin Obaseki (Edo) are currently attending the church service of burial ceremony of the father of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Sir (Chief) Arthur Okorie Okowa.

    Also in attendance are former Governor James Ibori, Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva; National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus; PDP BoT Chairman, Alhaji Walid Jubrin and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor.

    The Deputy Governor of Delta, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori and a host of others are also in attendance.

    The church service is holding at Saint Michael’s Anglican Church Owa-Alero in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State.

    The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Primate Henry Ndukuba, is ministering at the burial service which also had other top minister of God in attendance.

    More details later…

  • Tambuwal, Okowa, Ugwuanyi storm Cross River over Ayade’s alleged defection plans to APC

    Tambuwal, Okowa, Ugwuanyi storm Cross River over Ayade’s alleged defection plans to APC

    Some governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have visited Cross River to resolve the crisis in the state chapter of the party.

    Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, led his colleagues in Delta and Enugu States, Ifeanyi Okowa and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to meet with their Cross River counterpart, Ben Ayade.

    The meeting which held on Wednesday at the Government House in Calabar, the state capital focused on issues bordering on the party’s unity in Cross River and lasted about two hours.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that there had been reports of Governor Ayade’s possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the controversial congress held in the state.

    Briefing reporters at the end of the meeting, Governor Tambuwal described the discussion as a fruitful, peaceful, and productive engagement with party stakeholders in the state.

    He said, “We are here on the mandate of the PDP Governors’ Forum which was sanctioned by the National Working Committee (NWC) to come and engage with our dear brother and colleague, Professor Ben Ayade, the Governor of Cross River State, and the stakeholders of our party here in Cross River on the issues of the congresses held in the state that became contentious.

    “We have engaged with (them) and the feeler we have is that by the grace of God, we will soon resolve these issues and the party will bounce back as one.”

    “There were lots of concerns about how the congresses went and every one of us is interested that we restore normalcy to ensure that the family is brought back together and work together for the common interest of Cross River State,” the governor added.

    He noted that their report would be presented at a meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum and the NWC for examination, deliberation, and action.

    After the meeting, the three visiting governors were led by Governor Ayade to the state’s Industrial Park comprising a frozen chicken line popularly called Calachika, Cross River State Instant Noodles branded KISIMIE Instant Noodles and the feed mill.

    They were delighted with the performance of their host whom they said has done well in job creation and diversification of the state’s economy.

  • Tambuwal dissolves LG caretaker committees

    Tambuwal dissolves LG caretaker committees

    Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Friday, dissolved the caretaker committees of all the 23 local government councils in the state.

    The governor announced the dissolution of the committees after meeting with the caretakers in Sokoto.

    The governor expressed appreciation to the caretaker committees for the support and encouragement given to his administration in the last two years.

    ”All of you have tried your best for the administration during and after the electioneering.

    “All of you know that the due process is that sole administrators can only be in office for six months; now, you have spent two years,” he said.

    “I’m aware that some of you will want to contest; I wish you all the best. Whether you return or not, we will continue to engage you whenever the need arises,” he said.

    Tambuwal said that the state Electoral Commission (SOSIEC) had been appropriately briefed and was planning for new elections.

    Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the former Sole Administrator of Sokoto North Local Government Council, Alhaji Aminu Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity and privilege given to them to serve their respective local governments.

    “We will continue to remain with you at all times because we have since realised that your intentions and dispositions are for the collective good of the people of the state,” Ibrahim said.

  • COVID-19 scare: Tambuwal hands over power to deputy

    COVID-19 scare: Tambuwal hands over power to deputy

    Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has handed over power to his deputy, after going into isolation as a result of COVID-19 scare.

    Tambuwal said he isolated out of abundance of caution after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

    He announced this on Twitter, stating that he had undergone a COVID-19 test.

    Gov @AWTambuwal goes into isolation after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. The Deputy Gov will oversee all activities of the state pending the outcome of the test result of the Governor.

    — Aminu W. Tambuwal (@AWTambuwal) December 18, 2020

    “Gov @AWTambuwal goes into isolation after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.

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    “The Deputy Gov will oversee all activities of the state pending the outcome of the test result of the Governor,” he tweeted.

    Tambuwal’s colleague governor, Simon Lalong of Plateau reported yesterday that he had tested positive for the virus.

    Lalong chairs the Northern Governors Forum, of which Tambuwal is a member.

  • Buhari honours Tambuwal’s invitation to son’s wedding

    Buhari honours Tambuwal’s invitation to son’s wedding

    President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, was a guest at the wedding ceremony of the son of the Sokoto State governor, Najib Aminu Waziri.

    At a well-attended ceremony in Argungu, Kebbi State, Najib hooked Amina Umar Tafida, the daughter of Senator Umar Tafida, Tafidan Argungu.

    President Buhari was represented at the event by the Ministers of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi; the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN; the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu; and Musa Haro, a Special Assistant in the Presidency.

    According to a statement issued by Mallam Shehu, the President advised the new couple to commit their relationship to God and treat each other with respect.

    “I urge you to be loyal and committed, never to give up on one another,” he added.

    The President also congratulated the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on the occasion and wished him a happy and successful event.

  • Wike, Okowa, Tambuwal, others storm Edo for Obaseki’s second term swearing-in

    Wike, Okowa, Tambuwal, others storm Edo for Obaseki’s second term swearing-in

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu on Thursday took their Oath of Office for a second and final term in office.

    The Oath of Office was administered around 12 noon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Edigin.

    In attendance at the inauguration which took place on Thursday at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, were governors of the Peoples Democratic Party including Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, and Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State.

    PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, was also present at the event with some other party officials while Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was represented by a government official.

    Obaseki had defected to the PDP from the All Progressives Congress after he was denied the ruling party’s ticket in the primary election due to intra-party wranglings.

    He later defeated the APC candidate in the September 19, 2020 governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to be re-elected governor of the state.

    Speaking at the inauguration, Obaseki promised to consolidate on his first-term achievements.

    He said, “We will also rapidly develop our critical energy, housing, digital and road Infrastructure, which provides a framework to drive inclusive growth as well as build the economy and drive industrialization, trade and investment, to solidify our state’s status as the choice investment destination in the country.

    “We will preserve the environment and public utilities, to make our state more functional and adapt to the challenges of climate change and rural-urban migration. Our major drive will be the clean and green Edo initiative and sustaining our campaign to plant trees and restore the forest.”

  • Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 3 new commissioners

    Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 3 new commissioners

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has assigned portfolios to the three newly appointed commissioners and members of the state Executive Council.

    Malam Muhammad Bello, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said this in a statement on Sunday in Sokoto.

    Bello said that Malam Mainasara Ahmad was posted to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, while Malam Abubakar Maikudi will take charge in the Ministry of Solid Minerals.

    He said that Malam Bashir Gorau was posted the Ministry of Sports and Youths Development, while the former commissioner in the ministry has been redeployed to the Ministry of Land and Housing.

    Tambuwal had on Oct. 28, swore-in the three new appointees as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.

  • Onochie’s nomination: Buhari acting like president of APC – Tambuwal

    Onochie’s nomination: Buhari acting like president of APC – Tambuwal

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the nomination of his Personal Assistant on Social Media, Mrs Lauretta Onochie as a Federal Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC).

    Tambuwal made the call when he swore in the Chairman and members of the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Sokoto.

    He said, “I am appealing to PMB to rise above sentiments and do the needful, go by the Constitution as President of Nigeria and not the President of the All Progressives Congress to withdraw the nomination of Onochie in the interest of this country.

    “We must be seen to be doing what will consolidate our gains in the electoral process, not what will, obviously, put us in reverse gear. This individual is not ultra-APC, partisan; that is very clearly someone that cannot be recommended for this office. I think Mr President should reconsider his position and respond to the comments of well-meaning Nigerians who reject this nomination.”

    Tambuwal, who is also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors Forum (PDP-GF) stated that “we should all know that as leaders, we are expected to live above board as there are some irreducible minimum expectations of Nigerians on us when it comes to certain things.

    “When you appoint someone who is very clearly a partisan individual into an electoral body, the signs are not too good. I believe that the best legacy that PMB can leave for Nigeria and indeed Nigerians is an improvement upon our electoral process.”

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, reports that there was nationwide uproar on Tuesday when the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan read out a letter received from the president requesting that Onochie and some other nominees be confirmed as Federal Commissioners of the electoral body.