The Sokoto State Government has begun the reconnection of electricity supply to eight local government areas in the Eastern Senatorial Zone of the state
The Council Areas have been without electricity for nearly a decade.
Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, who disclosed this at a News conference in Sokoto, said the reconnection was a strong demonstration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment to improving the quality of life for residents.
According to him, the move to reconnect power to the areas is aimed at stimulating economic growth, and enhancing social well-being in the affected communities.
He said the Governor had in a strategic move to revitalize industries and improve electricity access, taken significant steps to enhance energy supply across the State.
“One of the key projects is the completion of the inherited Independent Power Plant (IPP) at a cost of 950 million naira.
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“This project will play a crucial role in reviving collapsed industries and boost the economy of Sokoto State,” he said.
To address transportation challenges, which followed the removal of fuel subsidies, Alhaji Sadiq told Journalists that the Sokoto State government has taken significant steps to improve public transportation.
“110 Mass transit buses and taxi cabs have been procured and deployed for intra- and inter-city services, 46 buses dedicated to inter-local government mass transit. 20 motorized boats and 1,000 life jackets have been provided for riverine communities to ensure safer water transportation and reduce incidents of riverine accidents
“All these transport services are being subsidized to ensure affordability and ease of movement for the people of Sokoto State”.
He noted that the initiatives were a reflection of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing mobility, and making life easier for residents through strategic investments in the works and transport sector.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
