An economic advisory group was established by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who assigned it the responsibility of creating a thorough roadmap.
Speaking at the inauguration on Sunday, Mr. Aliyu voiced worries about Sokoto’s deficient tax collecting procedures and dearth of economic statistics.
He also emphasized the continued difficulty of repaying debts that were left over from the last government.
Our government has been battling inherited debt. I thus implore the council to suggest workable answers to these problems. We are depending on you to go above and beyond and offer the vital direction required to quicken the state’s economic expansion,” he remarked.
In order to support the strategic goal for development of his administration, Mr. Aliyu further asked the council to take advantage of the varied financial, commercial, and industrial experience of its members.
The council’s chairman, Bello Maccido, informed Aliyu of their commitment to advising the government on methods to reverse Sokoto’s economic woes and place the state on a course towards prosperity.
The Nigerian National Council (NNPCL) is set to focus on identifying key sectors and developing innovative financial solutions to expand the state’s revenue base. The council will include members from various sectors, including ex-vice-chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Lawal Bilbis, Ibrahim Gobir, and Ibrahim Danbaba. The council will also include commissioners for finance, budget, innovation, and digital economy and justice. Bashir Achida, the special adviser to the governor on economic affairs, will serve as the council’s secretary.
