Sokoto Gov’t Releases ₦8.4bn for Reconstruction of Burnt Central Market

Sokoto Gov’t Releases ₦8.4bn for Reconstruction of Burnt Central Market
From Shehu M. Wamakko

The Sokoto State Government has approved the sum of ₦8.4 billion for the reconstruction of the burnt section of the Sokoto Central Market, Governor Ahmad Aliyu has disclosed.

The governor made this known at the Government House, Sokoto, during the disbursement of funds to contractors handling the project. He said 50 per cent of the contract sum had been released to enable the contractors mobilise to site

Governor Aliyu explained that the reconstruction work, which is expected to be completed within three months, was awarded to some traders in the state as part of efforts to empower local businessmen and stimulate economic acti
vities.

He recalled that his administration reclaimed the market from TAJ Bank in December last year, noting that the immediate past administration had used the market as collateral. According to him, no funds or working materials purportedly received by the previous administration for the renovation of the market were found.

The governor assured traders that the market is now fully owned by the state government, stressing that his administration remains committed to supporting them to grow and expand their businesses.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Sultan of Sokoto and District Head of Shuni, Alhaji Muhammad Harande II, commended Governor Aliyu for prioritising the development of business activities in the state. He urged contractors to execute the project in line with specifications and with the fear of Allah.

Also speaking were the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Aliyu Dantsoho, and the Chairman of Sokoto Investment Company, Alhaji Abubakar Suleman Goronyo.
Some of the traders awarded contracts include Alhaji Bello Bulaki, Alhaji Sirajo Abu Kure, Alhaji Zayyanu Tanko, Alhaji Malami Danhaja and Alhaji Bashar Nuhu Basha, among others.

The event was attended by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi; the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo; the Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, and other top government officials.

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