By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto
Two motions were presented on the floor of the Sokoto State House of Assembly today, highlighting the need for urgent infrastructure development in key areas in the North-West state.
Moving a motion calling for reconstruction of Shehu Kamba Road, which links several residential areas, schools, and business districts in Sokoto North Local Government Area, Hussaini Tukur Faru, lawmaker representing Sokoto North II constituency, described the proposed reconstruction work as vital.
He said that not only would it speed up socio-economic development of the area, but would open up contiguous areas for overall development.
The motion was seconded by the lawmaker representing Yabo constituency, Abubakar Shehu.
Faru lamented that the road’s deplorable state had made it nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season, causing traffic difficulties, disrupting economic activities, and increasing the risk of accidents.
In another motion, Sirajo Muhammad, representing Dange Shuni constituency, presented a motion seeking the completion of the abandoned General Hospital in Dange, Dange Shuni Local Government Area.
The motion was seconded by member representing Gwadabawa South, Faruku Sidi.
Muhammad noted that the hospital project was initiated under the administration of then-governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and later re-awarded under the administration of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, adding that unfortunately work on it was abandoned at a stage.
Muhammad explained that the lack of a fully operational General Hospital in Dange had made it difficult for residents, particularly patients requiring major surgeries, to access adequate medical services.
Several members advised the Assembly leadership to direct the House Committee on Health to invite relevant officials of the State Ministry of Health as well as the contractor handling the project, to update members on issues.
Later, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Kabiru Ibrahim, who presided over the plenary session, said that the Assembly has resolved to invite the contractor.
The Assembly, he declared, also called on the State government to consider the reconstruction of Shehu Kamba road.
House C’ttee Chair Tasks Sokoto Residents On Protection Of Public Assets
Meanwhile, Chairman, House Committee for Safeguarding Public Infrastructure, Engr. Malami Ahmad, has called on the people of Sokoto State to remain vigilant and committed to protecting government-owned facilities provided for their collective benefit.
Engr. Ahmad made the appeal during an inspection tour by the committee today, following damage to solar-powered streetlights caused by last night’s rainfall in parts of the State.
He emphasized that development efforts by the government were ultimately for the well-being of the citizenry, counseling that public assets must therefore, be safeguarded.
The Chairman also tasked security agencies to intensify their efforts to apprehend anyone found removing components of fallen streetlights, tampering with barricade wires, or engaging in the buying and selling of such vandalized items.
He assured residents that the state government remained committed to the prompt repair and replacement of all damaged streetlights and other essential public infrastructure.
Engr. Ahmad offered prayers and extended his best wishes to the State Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu, commending his tireless dedication to the progress and development of the state in all sectors.
