Sokoto government, through the ministry of women and children has completed arrangements to train 300 women in various skill that would make them productive and supportive to their families.
The commissioner Hajiya Hadiza Aliyu Shagari stated this when she visited the women skill acquisition centres across the 3-Geo political zones of the state where the training programme will take plate.
She stated further that most of the facilities at some of the centres have broken down but quick to say ‘’it will be repaid or replaced before the training exercise’’ commenced.
Permanent secretary Direct ors and other top most official accompanied the commissioner to the 3 skills acquisition centres
In another Development sokoto state government has commenced payment of monthly stipend to all the Islamic preachers in the state.
The HON Commissioner ministry of religious affairs Dr Jabril Mai hulla who disclosed this at the flag off ceremony in Sokoto said it was in fulfilment of the promise made to them by the governor Alh. Ahmed Aliyu sokoto
He therefore charged them to be supportive of government programmes and policies that are glared towards the smooth running of the state.
Dr. Mai hulla also urged them to preach those things that will unite the people and enlighten the youths on moral attitudes and sound Islamic doctrines. For the peaceful nature of the state.