By Raji Bello
Isa Youth Global Link Initiative, a community based civil society organisation in Sokoto,has applauded the exemplary leadership of Senator Ibrahim Lamido representing the Sokoto east Senatorial district of the state.
The group said Lamido’s Impactful initiatives have transformed the zone, particularly in terms of security and education development.
According to the group, the senator has not only enhanced security in the zone which has been disturbed by serious insecurity challenges but provided a more enabling environment for farmers to engage in their farming activities without fear .
The secretary of the initiative Abdulrahman Umar Mai salati said as CSO, they are satisfied with Senator lamido’s level of commitment and patriotism in discharging his responsibilities as their representative in the national assembly.
Mai Salati added that, the senator has been all and doing in ensuring that the overwhelming issue of insecurity has been managed to the barest minimum.
“Apart from security challenges that are affecting our region, everybody knows that the eastern part of Sokoto is left behind when it comes to education, but senator Lamido is changing the narrative”.
He said recognizing the east zone’s educational disparities, Senator Lamido has invested heavily in scholarships and grants.
“He awarded university students ₦50,000 each, while he also secured scholarships for students from the zone to study abroad. In addition to sourcing job oppurtunities to the teaming youth of the zome”
The secretary also applauded how the senator empowered over 1,000 women under his consituency with the sum of 250,000 naira each for business support, adding that the empowerment initiative has economically enabled women,to contribute to the region’s growth and development.
Mai salati added that though the group has no personal connection with the senator but they are impressed with the positive impact of his administration.
