Just as President Muhammadu did for his ministers, the Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has organized a two-day retreat for political office holders and senior government officials in Sokoto.
Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Left), his deputy, Ahmed Aliyu, at the opening of a two-day retreat for political office holders and senior government officials in Kaduna.
Recall that Tambuwal has said the issue of minimum wage is a constitutional matter which no state government can decide on.
The state government has also said it is partnering with the federal government and the World Bank to develop large scale irrigation scheme in the state.
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Tambuwal had earlier announced that he has earmarked over N2 billion for payment of backlog of arrears of gratuity to its workers from 2011 to August, 2015.
The governor said Sokoto state must diversify its revenue source if it hopes to survive and ensure meaningful future for its citizens.
He added that even though various states now face financial challenges, looking inwards and away from federal location guarantees future security. He said that as societies evolve, governments must evolve new ways to deliver quality service to the citizens.
“Public service today faces varied challenges which we may not have been taught while we were in school. With the advent of social media and citizen awareness, it has become imperative for us to run the affairs of government in the most transparent manner.
“So we envisage that, deliberations and brainstorming sessions at this retreat will have far-reaching impact in evolving policies and programmes that will guide us to address the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate who gave us their mandate with the hope that we will ensure good governance.”
Tambuwal urged the participants to reduce rancor and promote cooperation for the smooth running of government.
He said friction among functionaries of government, irrespective of whatever arms or tier they belong to is only possible if they resort to personal or selfish indulgence as against genuine commitment to public interests.
“Roles and functions have been clearly streamlined and procedures sufficiently articulated and delineated. I strongly believe that ambiguities are only created if, and only if, public need is sacrificed on the alter of vested interest,” he added.
Below are photos from the retreat:
Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tambuwal delivering his speech at the opening of a two-day retreat for political office holders and senior government officials in Kaduna.
Cross-section of participants
Cross-section of participants
Cross-section of participants
Cross-section of participants
A guest giving his lecture at the retreat
Commissioners of Finance, Local Government and Health at the retreat.
Cross-section of participants
L-R: Sokoto State Head of Service, Alhaji Bature Shinkafi and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Bashir Garba at the opening of a two-day retreat for political office holders and senior government officials in Kaduna.
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