Gov Elect inaugurates transition committee in Sokoto
By Ahmed Kabiru Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor Elect Ahmed Aliyu sokoto has inuagurated 108 member APC transition committee with a call on them to put in their best to deliver on the heavy task of coordinating a seamless transition for the incoming administration in the state.
Alhaji Aliyu also said members of the committee were expected to among others things develop a clear framework for liaison with outgoing administration for the purposes of smooth takeover.
“It is also expected from you to carry out detail analysis, review and provide preliminary assessment of the handover report you may receive from the outgoing administration “he said
The governor elect further urged members of the committee to also take into consideration the incoming administration 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 mentained.
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 averred.
Also speaking,the chairman APC transition committee Ambassador Abubakar sani makaman Sokoto thanked the governor elect for finding them worthy for the onerous task, assuring that they will live up expectations.
Earlier, sokoto State APC chairman Isa saddiq Achida commended the governor elect for the the composition of the committee which he said brought together people of timber and caliber.
The formal inuaguration of the APC transition committee had in attendance many dignitaries.
