SOKOTO DEPUTY GOVERNOR RESIGNS

“I, therefore, wish to extend my sincere appreciation to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Assembly members and the entire people of Sokoto state for the support accorded me during my service,” Aliyu said.

However, in another development a Bill for a law to provide for Sokoto State House of Assembly, Financial Accounting Procedure and Powers of Spending Moneys Appropriated to the Assembly has passed the second reading.

Penpushing reports that, this followed a motion by Malami Ahmed (PDP- Sokoto South II) and contributions by other members of the Assembly during debate on the Bill. The bill was referred to the House Committees on Public Account and Anti Corruption and Finance for scrutiny.

Meanwhile, the committees were given two weeks to report back to the Assembly.