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Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State, Nigeria Spotlight on the achievements of Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State, Nigeria Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko People's Governor and Silent Achiever November/December 2014 1 Spotlight on the achievements of Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State, Nigeria The material for the Spotlight was prepared by Sokoto Liberal Democrats Media Foundation (SOLID) with input from Africa Link. [email protected] People’s Governor and Silent Achiever He has a mission! A mission to impro- ve the lot of the people of Sokoto State, and he is “committed to this mission to the best of my ability” he told Africa Link recently. To those who see his per- formance as exemplary, and feel he has done more than they ever bargained for he has this to say: “If they feel I have done more than my best, I still belie- ve I’m doing what is expected of me to truly and sincerely serve my people wit- hout any limit, and to improve on their standard of living.” He has faithfully been on the right path. No wonder his people support him wholeheartedly in his mission describing him to Africa Link as the “people’s governor, a silent achiever” and his administration as a “welfare government.” Since Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko ascended the mantle of power in Sokoto State in May 2007 he has remained committed to the improvement of the lot of the State in all its ramifications. He has identified projects relevant to the fulfilment of those electoral promises he made to the people of the state Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo laying the foundation of the second phase extension of and has been quietly and successfully executing them. Usman Faruk secretariat. It is most significant to note that he clearly identified projects that would markedly impact the When the administration adopted a bottom up deve- the establishment of cottage industries and direct rural population. These have tremendously touched lopment strategy, it was a deliberate and aggressive intervention to prop up commercial activities in the lives of rural dwellers. When looked at closely his tactic to open up the rural areas where over 80% of the rural areas. The latter is being done through strategy could be aptly described as “bottom up”. But the population lives. revolving loans to traders. No doubt these projects the Governor has not just focussed on the rural areas. A close look at the state will show why the trans- have provided employment to thousands of people The state’s urban and semi-urban centres have equally formation of the rural areas has been capital intensive and have even encouraged those in urban centres to benefited from diverse strategic development projects. because of the hitherto lack of basic infrastructure. migrate to the rural areas. One could see his administration’s subtle and And in this spotlight some of the projects impacted Moreover, the youth in rural areas have been swift execution of his development and other projects on the majority of the state’s population would be engaged in one of the administration’s pet ‘Skills in the state. On many occasions his aides were short of identified. Once all these projects are in place, culmi- Acquisition Programme’ which has been keeping words in realizing the pace at which he accomplishes nating with an equitable distribution of amenities them busy and away from trouble. All told, these projects in various places that were not announced throughout the state, they will contribute towards efforts contribute to fight against poverty that through them. This explains why he is a perfor- reducing the burden of urban migration. This will should raise the development index of the State in ming governor whose intention is to leave positive eventually lead to increased agricultural production fair assessment. indelible marks in the sands of the development of on which the population will fall back on without A lot has been done by way of execution of projects Sokoto State. having to look outside for it, and at affordable price. that alleviate the hardship of the people and improve His conscientious efforts will be there for poste- In addition to infrastructure, Wamakko admi- their lot thus the kudos for the governor. rity. The Sarkin Yamman Sokoto has surpassed every nistration has also been providing basic necessities of Space does not allow presenting all the achieve- other administration in opening Sokoto State to the life in the rural areas such as qualitative and quantity ments recorded by Governor Wamakko however modern world. He believes in evidence, not rhetoric. education and healthcare delivery services. some of the achievements under four areas would However, even though he is a “silent achiever” and As could be seen in the various projects, the state’s be addressed in this spotlight. They are Healthcare his administration “welfare one” it is believed that road networks, agricultural development through Services; Eradicating Poverty Through Education; the world should be informed through the necessary irrigation schemes for farmers, the provision of water Development of Rural Infrastructure; Finding Future media of the indefatigable Governor’s achievements. and electricity using solar systems have encouraged For The Youth. 2 November/December 2014 Spotlight on the achievements of Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State, Nigeria Spotlight on the achievements of Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto State, Nigeria Gouverneur du peuple et gagneur discret Il a une mission! Celle d’améliorer le sort du peuple de l’État de Sokoto, et il est dédié « à cette mission au mieux de [ses] compétences », a t-il récemment déclaré à Africa Link. Pour ceux qui jugent ses résultats exemplaires et ont l’impression qu’il a accompli plus que prévu, il répond: «S’ils pensent que j’ai fait plus que de mon mieux, je persiste à croire que je n’ai fait que ce que l’on attendait de moi pour servir mon peu- ple de façon vraie et sincère, sans la moindre limite, et pour améliorer son niveau de vie. Il est fidèlement resté sur le droit chemin. Il n’est donc pas étonnant que son peuple le soutienne sans réserve dans sa mission et le décrive à Africa Link comme le « gouverneur du peuple, un gagneur discret » et son administration comme « le gouvernement du Le Gouverneur Wamakko montre à Johnson Oduwaiye, rédacteur en chef d'Africa Link, le travail réalisé sur bien-être social ». l'extension du secrétariat d'Usman Faruk, deuxième phase. Depuis son ascension au pouvoir dans l’État de Sokoto en mai 2007, le Gouverneur Aliyu Magata- moderne. Il croit aux faits, et non à la rhétorique. Comme on a pu le constater dans les divers karda Wamakko est resté engagé à améliorer le sort de Cependant, même s’il est un « gagneur discret » et projets, le réseau routier de l’État, le développement l’État dans toutes ses ramifications. Il a déterminé les son administration une administration de « bien-être agricole par le biais de plans d’irrigation destinés aux projets liés à la tenue des promesses électorales faites social », les gens sont d’avis que le monde devrait être fermiers et l’alimentation en eau et en électricité par au peuple et les a exécutés avec discrétion et succès. informé des prouesses de l’infatigable gouverneur par des systèmes solaires ont encouragé l’établissement Il est particulièrement significatif de noter qu’il voie médiatique obligée. Lorsque l’administration d’industries artisanales et le soutien direct aux activi- a clairement identifié ceux qui allaient toucher la a adopté une stratégie de développement de bas en tés commerciales en zone rurale. Pour ces dernières, population rurale de façon marquée. Ces projets ont haut, il s’agissait d’une tactique délibérée et agressive l’intervention se manifeste par l’octroi de crédits eu un impact considérable sur la vie des habitants pour ouvrir les régions rurales où résident plus de 80 renouvelables aux négociants. Il ne fait aucun doute de la campagne. Lorsqu’on l’examine de près, il % de la population. que ces projets ont fourni du travail à des milliers de conviendrait de dire de sa stratégie qu’elle procède Un examen minutieux de l’État montrerait gens, voire encouragé des citadins à migrer vers les « de bas en haut ». Mais le gouverneur ne s’est pas en quoi la transformation des zones rurales a été zones rurales. contenté de concentrer son attention sur les régions exigeante en investissements, en raison même Par ailleurs, dans celles-ci, les jeunes ont été rurales. Les centres urbains et semi-urbains de l’État du manque d’infrastructures élémentaires jusqu’à impliqués dans l’un des programmes phares de ont également bénéficié de divers projets de dévelop- présent. Sous cet angle de vue, certains des projets l’administration – le Programme d’acquisition de pement stratégique. dont les répercussions ont touché la majorité de la compétences – qui les a occupés et tenus à l’écart Leur exécution subtile et rapide par son admi- population de l’État seraient identifiés. Dès lors que des problèmes. Globalement, ces efforts contribuent nistration, ainsi que celle d’autres projets, ont été tous ces projets seront en place, dont le point d’orgue à la lutte contre la pauvreté et devraient faire grimper visibles au sein de l’État. À de nombreuses reprises, sera une répartition équitable des services partout l’indice de développement de l’État dans une bonne ses assistants se sont trouvés à court de mots pour dans l’État, ils contribueront à alléger le fardeau de la mesure. décrire le rythme auquel il a mis en œuvre des migration urbaine. Ceci aura pour finalité d’augmen- Grâce à la mise en œuvre de projets, bien des projets dont l’annonce ne passait pas par eux.
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