From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has commissioned a five-road network constructed by the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in the Mabera area of Sokoto South Local Government.
Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Yari commended Governor Aliyu for executing what he described as a project with direct impact on the lives of Sokoto residents.
He noted that road networks play a vital role in socio-economic development, providing access to markets and enhancing the free movement of goods and services within communities.
“Time without number, I have discussed your transformative initiatives with some of my colleagues. Please keep it up,” Yari said.
The lawmaker also appreciated the fatherly guidance of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whom he credited for contributing significantly to the successes recorded by the Aliyu-led administration.
In his remarks, Governor Aliyu expressed confidence that the newly constructed roads would improve accessibility in Mabera, especially for commercial drivers who previously avoided the area due to its deplorable condition.
According to him, investing in access roads would boost economic activity and ease the movement of goods and services for residents.
“This project is a clear testimony to our administration’s unwavering commitment to improving the economy and infrastructure so as to make the lives of our people more meaningful,” the governor said.
He added that his administration would “continue to deploy the entire machinery of government” to support the needs of citizens in the interest of the state.
Governor Aliyu appealed to residents to safeguard the infrastructure against vandalism and destruction. He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his economic reforms and efforts to tackle security challenges across the country.
He further appreciated the support and prayers of Sokoto residents for his administration.
In his goodwill message, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III—represented by the Magajin Rafin Sokoto, Alhaji Lirwanu Bello—praised the governor for the road projects in Mabera as well as other ongoing developments across the state.
The Ward Head of Mabera, Alhaji Umar Bello, recalled the previously terrible condition of the area, noting that residents often parked their vehicles far from their homes due to the state of the roads.
“During the rainy season, the condition of this area became worse, causing motorcycle and tricycle riders to avoid the community entirely,” he said, adding that the governor’s intervention had brought relief to residents.
Also speaking, Sheikh Abubakar Mabera thanked Governor Aliyu for transforming the area, which he described as “previously unurbanized.”
During the commissioning, the Mabera community presented Governor Aliyu with two awards in appreciation of the projects executed in the area.
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Aliyu Dantsoho, said the administration had constructed many township roads since inception, adding that Mabera was one of the major beneficiaries. He noted that several completed road projects were awaiting commissioning, while others were still ongoing.
Similarly, Senator Yari also commissioned the remodelled Usman bin Affan Jumu’at Mosque in Gawon Nama.
He commended Governor Aliyu for giving the mosque a facelift, saying the upgrade would provide worshippers with greater comfort.
In his remarks, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar praised the governor for renovating Jumu’at mosques across the state and pledged the Sultanate Council’s continued support for the administration.
The Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Yahuza Shehu Tambuwal, later led worshippers in the two-raka’at Jumu’at prayer.
