Sokoto ADC governorship candidate vows to revitalize civil service
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, says he will restore the dignity, efficiency, and professionalism of the civil service if elected Governor in the 2027.
Dan’iya made the pledge while receiving a delegation of civil servants comprising administrative officers, finance officers, and local government personnel who paid him Sallah homage and expressed support for his gubernatorial aspiration.
He emphasized the critical role of the civil service in governance, policy implementation, and service delivery, saying that no government can achieve sustainable development without a motivated, productive, and professional workforce.
“A strong civil service is the engine room of government. When civil servants are treated fairly, motivated appropriately, and allowed to discharge their responsibilities without discrimination, governance becomes more efficient and development becomes more visible.
“Any administration that seeks sustainable development must build an environment where professionalism, experience, and competence are respected and rewarded,” he stated.
Dan’iya argued that governance should focus on addressing socio-economic challenges confronting the people, particularly poverty, unemployment, access to quality education, healthcare, and rural development.
The ADC candidate assured civil servants that his administration would prioritize institutional reforms, capacity building, workforce development, prompt payment of entitlements, and policies designed to enhance efficiency and professionalism.
He further pledged to create a civil service that is technology-driven, merit-based, and capable of competing favourably with the best public service institutions across Nigeria.
Earlier, Malam Muhammad Gumbi, who spoke on behalf of the delegation, appreciated Dan’iya for his consistent engagement with public servants across the state.
He stated that the delegation was there to reaffirm support for the ADC and its vision for a more inclusive, accountable, and development-oriented government in Sokoto State.
Malam Gumbi expressed confidence in Dan’iya’s capacity to implement reforms that would strengthen the civil service and improve governance outcomes across the state.
The visit was witnessed by ADC State Chairman, Abdullahi Maigwandu and some of the State Exco.
