Sokoto State Allocates ₦6.12 Billion for Nine New Schools and Religious Projects

The Sokoto State Government has set aside ₦6.12 billion for building nine new schools across the state. This decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

According to Dr. Bashir Achida, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, the new schools will be evenly distributed among the state’s three senatorial districts, with three schools in each district. This initiative aims to improve access to quality education and enhance the learning environment for students, especially in areas that need better school facilities.

The funding is part of Governor Aliyu’s Nine-Point SMART Agenda, which focuses on transforming the education sector. In addition to the schools, the council also approved funds for the repair and construction of mosques and Islamic educational institutions throughout the state.

Specifically, ₦221.5 million was allocated for the renovation of Achida Central Juma’at Mosque, and ₦154.9 million for Sabon Birni Central Juma’at Mosque. Further, ₦98.2 million was approved for building five daily prayer mosques in the Kwamberu area, and ₦285.1 million for Tureta Central Juma’at Mosque.

In support of Islamic education, ₦166.9 million was approved for new classrooms and sanitation facilities at Raddul Azzam Quranic School. Another ₦297.7 million will go towards constructing an Islamic school in the Sabon Garin Tudun Wada area.

Dr. Achida emphasized that these approvals show the government’s commitment to improving education, religious development, and community infrastructure. Once completed, these projects will enhance educational access and upgrade religious institutions across Sokoto State.