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International Widows Day is a reminder that widows are not invisible;they are mothers, entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors,” the National Chairperson asserted.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hon. Aminu Liman Bodinga, commended the organisers for introducing an innovative platform to strengthen disaster preparedness and response across the state.
No fewer than 2,180 persons from disability communities across six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will benefit from training on sustainable climate-smart agricultural practices aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening resilience to climate change. The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between The Leprosy Mission Nigeria and The Leprosy Mission Sweden, with support from the Swedish Mission Council (SMC).
The European Union and its partners have intensified efforts to enhance social protection for children and vulnerable families in Sokoto through the ‘Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI)’ initiative.
With $14 million in EU funding, SUSI will strengthen social protection policy and budgeting, and establish a social registry in Sokoto for vulnerable children and families. The registry will prioritise those without birth registration or NIN, out-of-school children, families affected by malnutrition, and those with limited access to primary health care.
This came to light during a visit to Sokoto State by a delegation from the EU, along with UNICEF, UNFPA, ILO, and partners such as Plan International Nigeria, Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria), CARE, and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has lauded strides made to boost routine immunisation financing in Sokoto, while urging greater focus on making data more transparent and accessible across the state.
Umar Yusuf Garba, INEC Resident Commissioner in Sokoto, disclosed this while speaking on the successful conclusion of the first phase and commencement of the second phase of continuous voter registration (CVR), which officially began on 5 January 2026 and will run until 17 April 2026.
To enhance humanitarian coordination in Sokoto, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) convened partners and stakeholders for an Emergency Preparedness Meeting.
Goronyo gave the advice while speaking at an award ceremony tagged Caliphate Icons Award, organised by Amazing Flame Concept, a Sokoto-based organisation dedicated to celebrating excellence, integrity and selfless service.
By Tunde Omolehin The All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Prof. Netanwe Yilwatda, has approved the…