Aliyu to new District Heads: Consult widely, prioritize community dev’t, restoration of security
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has urged the newly turbaned District Heads to always consult widely before taking any decisions affecting their various domains.
The Governor has also called on them to prioritize community development and the restoration of sustainable peace, unity and security across the state as well as Nigeria in general.
Our Correspondent reports that Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto spoke on Sunday in Wamakko, Headquarters of Wamakko Local Government Area during the Traditional Turbaning Royal Shaving Ceremony held in honour of the newly installed Baraden Wamakko and District Head of Wamakko, Alhaji Ahmad Barade.
The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa, however promised the new District Heads of the state government’s sustained support to them to succeed.
“We will accord all the District Heads the utmost support they require to succeed in the running of their domains.
“They should however that more fervent prayers are offered for the restoration of security in the state and Nigeria in general, ” he further appealed.
The Governor admonished the new District Head, the Baraden Wamakko, to perfectly stay on the course of their forefathers so as to sustain the integrity of the highly revered Baraden Wamakko family.
Aliyu also admonished the new Baraden Wamakko to use his wealth of experience to take the District to greater heights.
He said, ” Leadership needs more compassion and passion while his subjects should give him the necessary cooperation to succeed.”
Also speaking, the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, represented by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, also pledged support to all the new District Heads to succeed.
He also called on them to provide credible leadership and carry everybody along in the discharge of their arduous responsibilities.
In a goodwill message, the Minister of State, Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, described Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko as a very humble, pious and committed leader.
He also said that the new Baraden Wamakko loves his praise and always assists his subjects.
Also speaking, Amb. Abubakar Shehu Wurno, and the Jarman Sokoto, Alhaji Unarun-Kwabo A. A. extolled the viruses of the new District Head of Wamakko, describing him as a very pious, dexterous and patient personality.
In a welcome address, the Chairman of Wamakko Local Government Area, Alhaji Umar Ahmad Dundaye, described the event as very historic, saying, “we will accord the needed support to succeed.”
Responding, the new Baraden Wamakko, who described the day as very epochal, expressed delight with his ascension of the throne of his forebears.
He commended Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the Sultan of Sokotofor reposing tremendous confidence in him.
The Baraden Wamakko also promised to be fair and just to all the residents of his domain irrespective of any religious, ethnic or religious differences.
The highlight of the event was the turbaning of six new traditional title holders by the new Baraden Wamakko.
They were: Alhaji Anwar Sadat Muhammad as Shattiman Wamakko,Alhaji Mika’ilu Bello as Dan Iyan Wamakko and Alhaji Mahdi Aliyu Wamakko as Yariman Wamakko.
The rest were: Alhaji Mukhtar Jibrin Wamakko as Mainan Wamakko, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Audu Wamakko we Tafidan Wamakko and Alhaji Habibu Dan Galadima as Dan Majen Wamakko.
