Hardship: Gov Aliyu Unveils Economic Advisory Council

Governor of Sokoto State Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated the state’s economic advisory council to develop economic road map for the state.

Inaugurating the committee yesterday, the governor lamented over lack of economic data and poor tax collection in the state.

According to him, his government has been servicing debts inherited from the immediate past administration since inception, urging the council to proffer workable solutions for these challenges.

“I urge you to exceed our expectations and offer the vital guidance needed to expedite the economic progress of this state.

“I also urge you to use your diverse experience in finance, commerce and industry for the development of the state in line with my administration’s strategic agenda,” he added.

In his remarks, chairman of the council, Alhaji Bello Maccido, assured the governor that, they would do everything possible to advise the government on what to do to reverse the fortune of the state and put it on a solid path to economic prosperity.

“We will be advising on the sectors of focus and on innovative financial solutions that will help the state, broadening its sources of financing,” he assured.

Other members of the committee include Umar Ajiya of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, who is to serve as alternate chairman; the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University; Professor Lawal Bilbis; commissioners of Finance, Budget, Innovation and Digital Economy, Justice, among others.