As part of efforts to reduce unemployment, particularly among youths in the state, the Sokoto State Government has announced plans to recruit additional personnel into the State Neighborhood Initiative and Sokoto Marshall.
The Neighborhood Initiative, first introduced by Governor Ahmad Aliyu when he served as the State Commissioner for Social Welfare during Wamakko’s administration, was designed to train youths in various fields to support conventional security agencies, especially in crowd management, fire control, and traffic regulation.
Governor Ahmad Aliyu made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the Sheikh Usman Bin Fodiyo Week held at the Kasarawa Conference Center, Sokoto. He said the measure would provide job opportunities, reduce youth idleness, and address the rising cases of youth involvement in criminal activities.
He noted that his administration recently inaugurated a committee to oversee the recruitment of 3,000 qualified state indigenes into the state workforce and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing youth unemployment and restiveness.
Speaking on the significance of the Sheikh Usman Bin Fodiyo Week, Governor Aliyu said the state government will ensure that the literary works of the leaders of the Sokoto Caliphate are digitized and made publicly accessible for research and educational purposes. He said a committee will be established to carry out the project.
The Governor emphasized his administration’s resolve to preserve the legacies of the founders of the Caliphate, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, security, moral values, and societal reorientation.
Also at the event, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, commended the organizers for showcasing the contributions of the founding fathers of the Sokoto Caliphate.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III noted that many works of the Caliphate scholars are yet to be published and stressed the need for continued efforts to preserve and share their intellectual contributions for the benefit of present and future generations. He restated the Sultanate Council’s commitment to upholding the ideals of the Caliphate.
The Chairman of the occasion, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, described the Danfodiyo Week as a platform that brings to light the sacrifices and leadership attributes of the Caliphate founders. He appreciated Governor Aliyu for his support towards the successful hosting of the event.
The Sheikh Usman Bin Fodiyo Week is a week-long program featuring symposiums, quiz competition, poetry presentations, and lectures.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
