Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the development of a new Sokoto.
The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday at the state government house during the swearing-in ceremony of new set of Commissioners, Special Advisers, and Permanent Secretaries.
He said the swearing-in has in no doubt opened a new chapter in his administration’s renewed commitment towards achieving its 9-point innovative smart agenda for the state, aimed at ensuring a new and better Sokoto State.
“As we all know, commissioners are the political heads in their respective Ministries and also members of the State Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of the state.
“I’m optimistic that all of you are chosen on merit, based on your tract records which proves your integrity with vast experience in all human endeavors. You are expected to deploy your rich experiences in running the affairs of your respective ministries in the overall development of the state. You should therefore live above board.
“The Special Advisers are equally a veritable tool in the effective management of their respective Departments or agencies. They also serve as the political heads of wherever they are assigned.
“In the other hand, Permanent Secretaries are the heads of the administration and Accounting officers of their various Ministries, Departments and Agencies. It is to be noted that this position makes the Permanent Secretaries an important tool for the success of any administration.”
The governor retreated that all the appointees were appointed on the expectation that they would deliver, “therefore we expect much from you in the realization of our collective dream of a better Sokoto State.
“As heads of your MDAs in your respective places of assignment a lot is expected from you. You must ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance at every level of your transactions.
“You must ensure proper record keeping in all your MDAs to leave behind a strong and credible legacy at any time you are moved to other places.
“We expect you to work harmoniously with one another. You must ensure harmonious working relationship among your officers so that the required positive results can be achieved. You must consult, study, and master your assigned schedules to enable you to perform better.
“You must bear in mind that this administration is the true reflection of a government of the people by the people and for the people, therefore our sole target is to serve the good people of the state, no more no less, and in consonance with our 9-point innovative smart agenda.
“You are therefore expected to be dedicated, committed, and hardworking in your areas of primary assignment. You must also be prudent in the management of the resources at your disposal. You should know that this administration has zero tolerance for corruption, therefore you must operate with all transparency and accountability and above all allow the fear of Allah to guide you.
“You should have it in mind that you are appointed to serve your state and add value for the overall development of the state. You can therefore be posted and re-posted to any sector. You should note that every sector is important in the service delivery. The State Civil Service requires rejuvenation and discipline, therefore you must ensure improvement in the productivity of the service”
The governor further said, “Let me reiterate and reassure both the civil servants and entire good people of our dear state that our government would continue to be committed to the well-being of our people.
“The security of lives and property is of utmost priority to us. We would, therefore, continue to collaborate with Federal Government and all the security Agencies in the discharge of that responsibility.
” I would like the civil servant to guard against laziness, lateness, and indolence to work. On our part, we will continue to address your needs for optimal performance. You must therefore be punctual, dedicated above all committed to your duty,” he added.
  READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
and then