The Sokoto State Governor Elect under the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC Ahmad Aliyu, has inaugurated a 108-member transition Committee to ensure the smooth takeover of administration by May 29, 2023.
Inaugurating the Committe, the Governor Elect said it became necessary for the composition of the committee following the victory of his party at the just concluded governorship election in the state.
He charged the committee to use their diverse experience to ensure timely accomplishment of the responsibility before them.
” As you are aware that the task before you is a heavy one, leveraging on the broad composition 108 member transition Committee with diverse experiences.
” In line with four terms of reference outlined in your appointment letter you are expected to develop a clear framework for liason with outgoing administration for the purpose of smooth takeover.
” It is expected of you to carry out details analysis, review and provides preliminary assessment of the handover report you may receive from the outgoing administration,” he charged the committee.
He further urged members of the committee to also take into consideration the incoming administration’s 9 Point Agenda, which include Security, promoting Religious Affairs, Education, Healthcare delivery, Water supply, Economy, Agriculture, women empowerment as well as Local government autonomy while undertaking their assignment.
According to him, the committee is also expected to highlight the most urgent and critical issues that may be confronting the incoming APC government in the state.
“I wish to stress that your committee is essentially aimed at obtaining facts that are necessary to develop a framework that will enable a great early start by the incoming administration “he noted.
Ahmad Aliyu further stated that the committee is to suggest”quick fixes” that will result in tangible, visible and practical measures , such that the much desired change can be seen after 100 days as well as six months of the administration from the may 29th handover.
“Moreover, you are to prepare a roadmap for implementing the manifesto of the incoming government based on the collated campaign promises to be achieved on the short, medium and long term of the administration”
“You may also co-opt any individual or group of individuals whose contributions may enhance your assignment,” he added.
Also speaking, the Chairman APC transition committee, Ambassador Abubakar Sani thanked the governor elect for finding them worthy by given them the task.
Ambassador Sani assured the governor elect that the committee would all it can to ensure a successful transition for sustainable development of the state.
Earlier, Sokoto State APC Chairman, Isa sadiq Achida, commended the Governor elect for the the composition of the committee which he said would assured smooth taking over of administration by May 29, 2023.
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