Tambuwal approves 40,000 tree seedlings for Sokoto SUBEB

Festus Aregbesola – Sokoto

The Sokoto Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved 40,000 to be given to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to prosecute its green revolution drive in primary and secondary schools in the state.

Tambuwal who gave the go-ahead during a tree plating ceremony at one of the modern primary schools constructed by his administration in Sokoto also called for the establishment of young foresters clubs in primary and secondary schools across the state.

He equally urged for the nurturing of the trees to maturity for a period of two years while all needed assistances be provided by the govern merit.

Earlier speaking, the chairman of SUBEB, Hon Alteni Shehu kajiji had informed the governor that the green revolution was jointly put-together by Shehu Maikoli foundation, SUBEB and NUJ to mitigate climate changes in the s state.

The Executive Chairman SUBEB stated further that the Board intend to carry out tree planting in 10 primary and 10 secondary schools in the state with formation of young green project with 20,000 and 30,000 trees.

Also speaking at the occasion the commissioner of Environment ministry. Hon. Aliyu Balarabe Dandinmahe confirmed that 50 schools ahead covered adding that “the Gold-green project will mitigate flood occurrence in Sokoto state.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar who was represented by sarkin Kilgori Dr. Mohammed Jabi Kilgori, posted that the occasion is timely because energy orisis, low farm production due to global warning would become history.

The sultan therefore called for the involvement and engagement of district heads and religious leaders in the green project and commended Tambuwal for efforts made to mitigate global warning in the state.

FESTUS AREGBESOLA – SOKOTO

SOKOTO COMPOL CALLS FOR POLICE MEDIA SENERGY

The Commissioner of Police Sokoto states Mohammed Usaini Gumel has called for Robust Co-operation between the media, Police and other security agency across the nation

Gumel who was the special Gust and chairman of Sokoto state Council NUJ 2nd Congress 2022 possible that the media is very important tool for development and crime control in any society

The Sokoto police Boss however Called for fact findings from security agencies to ensure that facts are not mixed up in the interest of the General Public

He also warned against the spread of Dangerous fake news which he frawned at some sections of the ON-LINE Practitioners across the country

Compol Gumel therefore called for robust Joint energy with Police and other security agencies

Also speaking at the occasion, permission ministry of information, Ibrahim Adamu observed that there must be a good working relationship with the media by all relevant security outfits in the country.

Adamu said the police and the media should collaborate to tackle all forms menance of crimes

The Sokoto NUJ 2nd Congress 17th Sept 2022 was attended by all the practicing Journalist across the 8 chapels of the state council with some past chair men and other ex office members.