Sokoto, Sokoto state – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for leaders like Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto state to prioritise food security.
Particularly Obasanjo urged Nigerian leaders to pay attention to the concept of “stomach infrastructure.”
As reported by TVC News, Obasanjo disclosed this at the unveiling of 136 housing units acquired by the Sokoto state government for N1.820 billion on Wednesday, June 5.
Obasanjo, who holds the traditional title of Yallaban Sokoto, commended Governor Aliyu for ‘transforming the state’ within his one year in office, according to Vanguard newspaper.
Obasanjo said:
Meanwhile, clerics in Sokoto state have organised a special prayer as part of the activities lineup for the anniversary of Governor Aliyu’s one year in office.
The clerics cut across religious groups were drawn from all the 23 local government areas (LGAs) of the state including the governor’s critic, Sheikh Abubakar Jibrin.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Governor Aliyu deposed 15 district chiefs for alleged insubordination, land racketeering, assisting insecurity, and conversion of public property.
Abubakar Bawa, the governor’s press secretary, issued a statement announcing the dethronement.
Unguwar Lalle, Yabo, Wamakko, Tulluwa, Illela, Dogon Daji, Kebbe, Alkammu, and Giyawa districts have all had their leaders deposed.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
