The Sokoto State government on Saturday, October 17, approved the sum of N7.84 billion for the construction of what it described as ‘200 solar-powered semi-urban boreholes’ across the 23 local government areas in the state.
Not only that, it also approved the sum of N249.4 million for the procurement of borehole drilling materials, submersible pumps and accessories to maintain the boreholes.
The approvals were among the decisions taken by the state executive council at its meeting held on Saturday and chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House, “to support infrastructure development and service delivery across the state.”
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Abubakar Bawa, said the council approved projects covering roads, water supply, healthcare, education, aviation and religious infrastructure.
According to the statement, in the health sector, the council approved N377.93 million for the renovation of one General Hospital in Tureta and N302.81 million for the renovation of another one located in Rabah.
It also approved N383.33 million for the re-award and completion of the General Hospital in Dange town.
“Other health projects approved included the renovation of Badon Barade Primary Health Centre at N61.95 million and the renovation of the Primary Health Centre in Alu Quarters, Mana area, alongside the construction of its perimeter fence, at N62.71 million.
In the area of education, the exco approved N492.41 million for the renovation of the dilapidated hall at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic.
It also approved N99.93 million for the purchase of teaching and learning materials for Shehu Shagari University of Education and N911.59 million for the renovation of Government Girls Commercial Secondary School, Tambuwal.
In the aviation sector, the government approved N178.3 million for the construction of an office complex and three shops for Caliphate Air Limited at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.
“Under religious affairs, N106.38 million was approved for the renovation of the Central Mosque at Shehu Shagari College of Education, while N694.72 million was earmarked for additional work required to complete the Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar Jumu’at Mosque in Guiwa.
“The council also approved N243.09 million for the renovation of Tangaza Central Jumu’at Mosque.
“Another N405.07 million was approved for the remodelling of the Jumu’at Mosque at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, in the Marina area, and the construction of an imam’s residence.
“The renovation and completion of the Izala Jumu’at Mosque in Isa was also approved at N160.63 million,” the statement added.
