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PDP extols Governor Tambuwal at 55

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the extols the Governor of Sokoto State, the Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as he attains the age of 55.

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Yahaya Bello is a liar, PDP governors debunks defection story

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2020 0

Governors of thw  PDP Democratic Party (PDP)  under the leadership of the Sokoto state governor,  Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has debunked of planned defection of some PDP governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors described as unfounded, the allegation by the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello while featuring in an interview […]

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Tambuwal is Sokoto PDP guber candidate, says INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2018 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the first runner up in the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Sokoto State as the party’s candidate in 2019 governorship election. Confirming Tambuwal’s nomination, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, INEC, Mr Festus

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Housing: Sokoto govt allocates 38 hectares to private developers

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2018 0

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has approved the allocation of 38 hectares of land to various private developers for building of houses at the new Sokoto City expansion site in the state. A statement issued on Monday by Tambuwal’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Enlightenment, Malam Abdullahi Danko, said that the […]

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Four states seek expedite action on oil exploration in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2018 0

…Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said his administration will support the Federal Government in ensuring the success of exploration activities in the Sokoto Basin. According to him, governors of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Katsina states are willing to partner with relevant agencies to facilitate the exploration of both ethanol and

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Sokoto approves 250 solar-powered water schemes in rural areas

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2018 0

Sokoto state government has awarded contract for the construction of 250 solar powered water schemes to be sited in rural areas across the 23 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued to reporters in Sokoto by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. “The project is […]

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Tambuwal appoints perm sec, DGs

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Malam Hassan Muhammad Maccido as a Permanent Secretary in the Sokoto State civil service. The officer was born on 4th April, 1961 in Sokoto North Local Government Area. He joined the service of Sokoto State as Information Officer on GL08 in September 1989 under Ministry of […]

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Be your brother’s keeper, Tambuwal enjoins Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has admonished all Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers and shun vices that could jeopardize efforts of government to provide conducive atmosphere for the citizens to realize their life objectives. In a Christmas message issued Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal enjoined his countrymen and women to continue to […]

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Do more to halt illegal migration, Tambuwal urges Immigration CG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to do more to halt illegal migration of young and able-bodied Nigerians who undertake dangerous trips across the Sahara and Mediterranean Sea in bids to make it to Europe. The Governor also urged the service to increase vigilance around border areas to check influx […]

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After collecting N4b benefit, pensioners endorse Tambuwal for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Senior citizens in Sokoto State have rallied behind Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, urging him to seek re-election as governor of the North West state. They said their decision is predicated on the need to appreciate the governor after he settled pensions and arrears to the tune of N4 billion in the last two years. Speaking […]

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Talking about 2019 elections in 2017 is not helpful to Nigeria -Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, is the governor of Sokoto State. He recently spoke with reporters in Sokoto on challenges of governance and the increasing attention from Nigerians on the 2019 general election. The Daily Times of Nigeria reports What is your plan for 2019? Are you seeking re-election or […]

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Gov Tambuwal, Chinese envoy seek closer ties on economy

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has reiterated his administration’s determination to make Sokoto an economic and industrial hub, and a preferred investment destination in the country. He stated this when the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr. Zhou Pingjian, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Sokoto. “We are working round […]

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Tambuwal hails Dogara, NASS on passage of North East Development Commission Bill

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has commended Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara for sponsoring the North East Development Commission Bill. Speaking at a two-day Legislative Summit for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development organised by the House of Representatives’ Adhoc Tactical Committee on Economic Recession in Abuja

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Sokoto releases N2.2b for payment of gratuity to LG workers

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2017 0

The Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has released the sum of N1.2 billion for the payment of accumulated gratuity from the year 2010 for staff of local government councils of the state. In addition, outstanding allowances, amounting to over N662 million, due to elected representatives for council chairmen and their councilors in the 23 […]

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Tambuwal flags off ‘Change Begins with Me’ campaign in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Wednesday, flagged off the federal government’s ‘Change Begins with Me’ campaign in Sokoto, with a call on the people to shun vices that are inimical to societal cohesion and progress. Speaking when he handed over jingles of the campaign to the state Commissioner of Information, Jeli Abdulkadir, for transmission in […]

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Sokoto establishes agency for malaria control

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2016 0

In an effort to bolster the fight against malaria, the Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has approved the establishment of a dedicated agency for the control of the dreaded tropical disease. To be known as the Sokoto Agency for Malaria Control, the new body will take off in January 2017 and will be the […]