Sokoto Approves N1.76bn for 1,000 Motorcycles to Boost Security Operations

From Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for the purchase of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles for distribution to security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen operations against banditry across the state.

The approval was one of the resolutions reached at the 6th regular meeting of the Sokoto State Executive Council for 2026, held on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the motorcycles are expected to complement the state government’s recent procurement of 62 armoured vehicles valued at N27 billion for security agencies.

The government said the additional mobility assets would enhance the capacity of security personnel to access difficult terrains and respond more effectively to security threats, particularly in areas affected by banditry.

Sokoto approves N2.4bn for education projects

The State Executive Council also approved several projects aimed at improving educational infrastructure across the state.

The council approved N723,171,671.23 for the renovation of Government Technical College, Runjin Sambo.

It further approved N498,995,000 for the rehabilitation of A.A. Raji Special School and N489,319,380 for the renovation of Phase I of the College of Nursing Sciences.

Another N229,363,455 was approved for the renovation of male and female hostels at the College of Basic and Remedial Studies.

For the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Wurno, the council approved N174,642,000 for the renovation of staff quarters and upgrading of the institution’s perimeter fence.

The council also approved N133,665,861.32 for the construction of a perimeter fence at Wamakko Primary Health Centre.

Government approves projects for women, water supply

The council approved N93,880,000 for the procurement of vocational learning equipment for 46 women’s vocational centres across the state’s 23 local government areas.

In the water sector, N90,208,410 was approved for the purchase of PVC pipes and plumbing fittings for the maintenance of 142 semi-urban water supply schemes across the 23 local government areas.

The meeting, which lasted about two hours, was chaired by the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Idris Muhammad Gobir.

The approvals are part of the state government’s broader efforts to strengthen security, improve public infrastructure and enhance access to education, skills development and basic services across Sokoto State.