From Muhammad Gazali Garba
Sokoto State Governor,Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has announced the state government plan to review the salaries of traditional rulers and renovate their official residences to strengthen the institution and enhance its effectiveness.
Governor Aliyu made this disclosure when he recieved His Eminence, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on the traditional Sallah visit at the Banquet Hall,Presidential Lodge, Government House, Sokoto.
He stated that this year, the state government intends to renovate residences of traditional rulers to ensure they are befitting of their status.
The Governor revealed that a committee has already been constituted to handle the salary review, and he has directed the Commissioner for Local Government to commence coordination to start the renovations promptly With the residence of the destrict Head of Wurno.
Speaking further, Governor Aliyu acknowledged the pivotal role of traditional rulers in maintaining peace, unity, and stability in their domains, noting that the planned salary review and official residence renovations are aimed at improving their welfare and capacity to serve their communities effectively.
He also urged the Muslim Ummah to sustain the virtues and lessons learned during Ramadan, particularly unity, peace, patience, and love for one another, emphasizing the importance of peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility.
The Sultan praised Governor Aliyu’s people-oriented leadership, particularly the administration’s efforts in sustaining welfare programmes and improving security across the state.
He commended the consistency of the Ramadan feeding programme, describing it as a vital intervention that cushions economic hardship among the less privileged, and lauded other social support initiatives that have positively impacted communities.
On security, the Sultan acknowledged the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity and restore peace, expressing gratitude to security agencies for ensuring a hitch-free Sallah celebration.
He reaffirmed the unwavering support of the Sultanate Council, pledging that the traditional institution will continue to offer advice to ensure government success and assuring full loyalty and commitment to the administration’s development agenda.
The Sultan also welcomed the review of salaries and the planned renovation of official residences, describing the move as a “timely recognition of the pivotal role of traditional institutions in governance and community development.”
The Sallah homage is a long-standing tradition that symbolizes mutual respect and collaboration between the government and the traditional institution in Sokoto State.
