Governance
After a Decade in Darkness, Binji, Tangaza, Gudu and Silame Set for Electricity Restoration
In a decisive move to address the prolonged electricity challenges affecting Binji, Tangaza, Gudu and Silame Local Government Areas, which have been without electricity supply for the past ten years, the Sokoto State Government has awarded a contract worth N5.
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr.
According to Achida, the project, upon completion, would significantly improve electricity supply across the four local government areas, stimulate socio-economic activities and enhance the living conditions of the people.
“His Excellency is deeply concerned about the ten-year electricity blackout in Binji, Tangaza, Gudu and Silame Local Government Areas and has decided to intervene by awarding this contract to restore electricity supply to the affected communities,” he added.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the State Government had awarded a contract worth N988,896,861.18 for the rehabilitation of Government Technical College, Binji.
Achida explained that the decision to rehabilitate the institution was informed by its deteriorating condition, which had adversely affected effective teaching and learning.
He noted that the school was previously known for providing students with vocational training but had gradually lost that capacity due to its deteriorating facilities, hence the need to restore its lost glory.
The Commissioner described vocational training as critical to promoting job creation, reducing unemployment and accelerating economic development.
Signed:
Abubakar Bawa
Director General,
Media & Publicity,
Government House, Sokoto.