Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has officially established the state’s economic advisory council to formulate a comprehensive economic blueprint for the State’s development.
Inaugurating the committee at the Government House Chamber in Sokoto, the Aliyu lamented the lack of economic data and poor tax collection in the State.
According to him, his government has been servicing debts inherited from the immediate past administration since inception, urging the council to proffer workable solutions for these challenges.
“I urge you to exceed our expectations and offer the vital guidance needed to expedite the economic progress of this State.
“I also urge you to use your diverse experience in finance, commerce and industry for the development of the State in line with my administration’s strategic agenda,” he added.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Council, Bello Maccido, assured the Governor that, they would do everything possible to proffer a solution to the economic challenges faced by the State.
“We will be advising on the sectors of focus and on innovative financial solutions that will help the State, broadening its sources of financing,” he reassured
The Chairman assured the Governor that the committee would use its vast experience to ensure effective policies are developed for the development of the State.
Other members of the committee include Umar Ajiya of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited who is to serve as Alternate Chairman; the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University, Professor Lawal Bilbis.
Others include Senator Ibrahim Gobir., Abdulkar J Bello, Abdullahi Aminu Tafida, Senator Ibrahim Danbaba, Prof Nasiru Yauri, Muhammad Kurfi, Abdulrahman Musa Bashir, Olaseni Oduwole, Alh Faruk Maishanu and Commissioners of finance, Budget, Innovation and Digital Economy, Justice among others.
While the Special Adviser to the Governor on Economics, Dr Bashir Achida would serve as its secretary.
Lantana Nasir
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