The partial removal of the oil subsidy sparked off nationwide protests.\u00a0 The act was seen as sledge hammer against the common man. Federal Government explained away that the proceeds, as savings, should be used to build critical infrastructure by all tiers of government.\u00a0 The envisaged infrastructure would benefit immensely the common man in totality of their daily lives.\u00a0 Skeptics were wary that such had remained government rhetoric.\u00a0 Since the arguments and riotous actions abated not much has been heard, or perhaps the same common folk accepted and resigned to fate!\u00a0 It is not docility for silence means careful expectations from governments on their words.<\/p>\n
Governor Wamakko of Sokoto State has broken the silence to stir people up to the issue.\u00a0 Recently he announced to the public, and especially Sokoto State citizens that his government received N1, 152,000,000.00 (One billion one hundred and fifty two million naira) as its share of the oil subsidy money.\u00a0 He stated that his government has lodged the amount into Skype bank.<\/p>\n
Governor Wamakko further announced constitution of a committee to manage this money.\u00a0 A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Yahaya Abdulkarim is heading the committee.\u00a0 Members are drawn from organized labour, civil society organizations and other major stakeholders.\u00a0 Governor Wamakko mandated the committee to judiciously apply the money with principle of equity, probity and accountability to the people.\u00a0 The committee is expected to take into cognizance yearnings, needs and aspirations of the people.<\/p>\n
Every environment has its peculiar needs to accelerate development.\u00a0 The spread and application of resources determine reflective good governance.\u00a0 The committee, therefore, has the uphill task to identify critical areas of need of the people and fashion out malleable projects that would justify the sacrifice of the oil subsidy removal.\u00a0 It is the only way to attenuate the fears and pains generated by that policy.\u00a0 Members of the committee represent a broad spectrum of the society that needs meaningful projects to be executed with the money.\u00a0 They should take along the aspirations of their constituent interests that shall eventually call them to account.<\/p>\n
Governor Wamakko has once again demonstrated his avowed commitment to the principle of accountability.\u00a0 He has told the people where their money is, and appointed personalities of impeccable character to manage it.\u00a0 He still remains a governor that strongly believes in transparency and accountability as a personal philosophy to delivery of democracy dividend.\u00a0 The people\u2019s governor that believes government is about positive impact to the masses.<\/p>\n
Governor Wamakko up to date remains the only one among his peers that has publicly declared the receipt of the oil subsidy money, and explains modality of its management.<\/p>\n
Our message is showcasing a man of immense probity; a man that is committed to good governance with adequate focus to execution of projects that have direct bearing to the entire citizens.\u00a0 Governor Wamakko since becoming the Chief Executive of the State has not discriminated against any section or interest group, based on political difference or otherwise, in locating of projects.\u00a0 He has taken Sokoto State as a constituency in development strides.<\/p>\n
Prior to his election as the Executive Governor of Sokoto State he promised free hand to local government administration.\u00a0 On election to the office he fulfilled that promise.\u00a0 He ensured prompt release of statutory local government funds and made certain the councils are accountable to the electorate.\u00a0 He pays unscheduled visits to the projects executed by them to assess how they conform to the people\u2019s desires, especially with due regard to the constitutional responsibilities of local administration.\u00a0 On every inspection Governor Wamakko corrected observed anomalies that woke up local government administrators to their duties of providing good governance.<\/p>\n
We have maintained that responsibility thrust on us is deliberate creation of mutual understanding through dissemination of information of avenues which government strives to fulfill the partnership with the electorate.\u00a0 Governor Wamakko right from inception of his administration declared a partnership with the citizens of Sokoto State.\u00a0 The partnership is to listen carefully to the people\u2019s aspirations and within the available resources try as much as possible to meet such demands.<\/p>\n
The poverty reduction policy of the administration demands provision of critical infrastructure such as roads, electricity, potable water, improvement of health care delivery services, provision of quality education to boys and girls, empowerment of the youth through the skills acquisition and generation of employment etc.\u00a0 The Governor has performed tremendously well to the consternation of critics.\u00a0 His open door policy has endeared him to the citizens as the people\u2019s governor.<\/p>\n
We salute the courage of His Excellency in frequent dissemination of information about the monthly allocation to the state, and their utilization.\u00a0 That is the surest means of accountability to the people.\u00a0 We still ally with his resolve as he stated:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe global economic down-turn has definitely caused hiccups in all nations of the world.\u00a0 As no nation is an island unto itself, we cannot be immune from the unfolding processes in the global village.\u00a0 However, by Allah\u2019s infinite mercies, we have been able to manage the situation.\u00a0 Through judicious utilization of and adherence to principles of accountability and transparency, we have ensured continued execution of our programmes and projects, despite the economic melt-down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The impact of the administration in all sectors of the economy justifies the preceding declaration to which legacy posterity shall continue to relish.<\/p>\n
Mohammed S. Umar
\nPresident Sokoto Liberal Democrats Media Foundation (SOLID)
\nSokotosolid2007@yahoo.com<\/p>\n
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GOVERNOR WAMAKKO ON JUDIOUS MANAMENT OF OIL SUBSIDY MONEY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mohammed S. Umar<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The partial removal of the oil subsidy sparked off nationwide protests.\u00a0 <\/span>The act was seen as sledge hammer against the common man. Federal Government explained away that the proceeds, as savings, should be used to build critical infrastructure by all tiers of government.\u00a0 <\/span>The envisaged infrastructure would benefit immensely the common man in totality of their daily lives.\u00a0 <\/span>Skeptics were wary that such had remained government rhetoric.\u00a0 <\/span>Since the arguments and riotous actions abated not much has been heard, or perhaps the same common folk accepted and resigned to fate!\u00a0 <\/span>It is not docility for silence means careful expectations from governments on their words. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko of Sokoto State has broken the silence to stir people up to the issue.\u00a0 <\/span>Recently he announced to the public, and especially Sokoto State citizens that his government received N1, 152,000,000.00 (One billion one hundred and fifty two million naira) as its share of the oil subsidy money.\u00a0 <\/span>He stated that his government has lodged the amount into Skype bank. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko further announced constitution of a committee to manage this money.\u00a0 <\/span>A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Yahaya Abdulkarim is heading the committee.\u00a0 <\/span>Members are drawn from organized labour, civil society organizations and other major stakeholders.\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko mandated the committee to judiciously apply the money with principle of equity, probity and accountability to the people.\u00a0 <\/span>The committee is expected to take into cognizance yearnings, needs and aspirations of the people.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Every environment has its peculiar needs to accelerate development.\u00a0 <\/span>The spread and application of resources determine reflective good governance.\u00a0 <\/span>The committee, therefore, has the uphill task to identify critical areas of need of the people and fashion out malleable projects that would justify the sacrifice of the oil subsidy removal.\u00a0 <\/span>It is the only way to attenuate the fears and pains generated by that policy.\u00a0 <\/span>Members of the committee represent a broad spectrum of the society that needs meaningful projects to be executed with the money.\u00a0 <\/span>They should take along the aspirations of their constituent interests that shall eventually call them to account. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko has once again demonstrated his avowed commitment to the principle of accountability.\u00a0 <\/span>He has told the people where their money is, and appointed personalities of impeccable character to manage it.\u00a0 <\/span>He still remains a governor that strongly believes in transparency and accountability as a personal philosophy to delivery of democracy dividend.\u00a0 <\/span>The people\u2019s governor that believes government is about positive impact to the masses.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko up to date remains the only one among his peers that has publicly declared the receipt of the oil subsidy money, and explains modality of its management. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Our message is showcasing a man of immense probity; a man that is committed to good governance with adequate focus to execution of projects that have direct bearing to the entire citizens.\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko since becoming the Chief Executive of the State has not discriminated against any section or interest group, based on political difference or otherwise, in locating of projects.\u00a0 <\/span>He has taken Sokoto State as a constituency in development strides. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Prior to his election as the Executive Governor of Sokoto State he promised free hand to local government administration.\u00a0 <\/span>On election to the office he fulfilled that promise.\u00a0 <\/span>He ensured prompt release of statutory local government funds and made certain the councils are accountable to the electorate.\u00a0 <\/span>He pays unscheduled visits to the projects executed by them to assess how they conform to the people\u2019s desires, especially with due regard to the constitutional responsibilities of local administration.\u00a0 <\/span>On every inspection Governor Wamakko corrected observed anomalies that woke up local government administrators to their duties of providing good governance. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>We have maintained that responsibility thrust on us is deliberate creation of mutual understanding through dissemination of information of avenues which government strives to fulfill the partnership with the electorate.\u00a0 <\/span>Governor Wamakko right from inception of his administration declared a partnership with the citizens of Sokoto State.\u00a0 <\/span>The partnership is to listen carefully to the people\u2019s aspirations and within the available resources try as much as possible to meet such demands. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The poverty reduction policy of the administration demands provision of critical infrastructure such as roads, electricity, potable water, improvement of health care delivery services, provision of quality education to boys and girls, empowerment of the youth through the skills acquisition and generation of employment etc.\u00a0 <\/span>The Governor has performed tremendously well to the consternation of critics.\u00a0 <\/span>His open door policy has endeared him to the citizens as the people\u2019s governor. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>We salute the courage of His Excellency in frequent dissemination of information about the monthly allocation to the state, and their utilization.\u00a0 <\/span>That is the surest means of accountability to the people.\u00a0 <\/span>We still ally with his resolve as he stated:\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe global economic down-turn has definitely caused hiccups in all nations of the world.\u00a0 <\/span>As no nation is an island unto itself, we cannot be immune from the unfolding processes in the global village.\u00a0 <\/span>However, by Allah\u2019s infinite mercies, we have been able to manage the situation.\u00a0 <\/span>Through judicious utilization of and adherence to principles of accountability and transparency, we have ensured continued execution of our programmes and projects, despite the economic melt-down.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n