The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), says the state government is willing to engage in dialogue with repentant bandits who are ready to lay down their arms and embrace peace.
Usman made the remarks while addressing journalists, reiterating the administration’s commitment to lasting peace and security through both military and non-violent means.
Meanwhile, Governor Ahmad Aliyu has approved a Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Survey to be conducted across the state from June 19 to July 9, 2025.
The survey, to be implemented in partnership with Redwire Marketing Consulting, is designed to generate data on poverty, inequality, and access to basic services, with minimal cost to the government.
According to the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana, the initiative aligns with the governor’s Nine-Point Smart Agenda and will cover areas such as education, healthcare, employment, standard of living, and essential services.
The state government believes the results will complement its efforts to address insecurity by improving socio-economic conditions, especially among vulnerable communities.
