A civil society organisation, the Gender Educators and Empowerment Initiative (GEEI), has raised concerns over what it describes as an alarming increase in cases of malnutrition among women and children living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Northwest Nigeria.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto has reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption, highlighting a welcoming environment for workers and a commitment to top-notch public services.

“Another thing is the livelihood of the common man- we interact with herders and farmers in different locations. We are already in Illela, Kebbe, Wamakko, Tambuwal local government areas, and recently we added Tureta as part of where we conduct our research, just to get the information that will make an impact.”

Five thousand women in Sokoto State have received Ramadan support packages, a generous gesture from Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the wife of the Sokoto State Governor.

“I can assure you all that the meals would be hygienic, well-packaged and of high quality,” asserted

Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership as people-centred and focused on unlocking economic opportunities across the country.

Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC – Sokoto North) has extended a helping hand by providing foodstuffs and vital supplies to 1,787 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across nine IDP camps in Sokoto metropolis.

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Gov. Aliyu shared that the decision was inspired by Sokoto’s status as the Seat of the Caliphate, a city brimming with ancient treasures and monuments, some predating the jihad era, all deserving careful preservation for future

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).