SALLAH MESSAGE: Tambuwal Begs Farmers To Sustain Food Security

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal has appealed to farmers in the state to be dedicated and committed in farming activities in furtherance to avoid food shortage.

Tambuwal in his Sallah message on Friday, said food security plays important role to the state development adding that the government procure fertilizers annually at subsidized rates to encourage the farmers.

” I appeal to our farmers to continue to be more dedicated to their farmlands because the economic challenges are tough this tie around and we cannot afford a situation in which farmers do not go to farms; and at the end of the day we are faced with shortages of food.

“Food security is important. That is why the state government procure fertilizers annually and sale them at subsidized rates to our farmers. We hope that they will judiciously utilize all of the fertilizer, farm inputs and implements that has been provided to them at subsidized rates.

The state Governor also maintained that the fight against COVID19 has been successful calling on people of the state to comply with all the protocols of COVID-19 and continue to pray for the God’s Intervention.

“On behalf of the government and people of Sokoto State I wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a very happy Eid-El-Kabir celebration. May Allah (SWT) accept our Ibadat. May He forgive the shortcomings of those that have passed away; and may He continue to guide us on to the right path.

“We know that now times are different in view of the fact that COVID-19 is still very much around. I therefore appeal to the good people of Sokoto state to, in the course of all celebrations, comply with all the protocols of COVID-19 and continue to pray for those afflicted- that may Allah grant them complete heal from Corona virus or any other form of disease.

“Our fight against COVID -19 has, so far, being very successful. I commend the task force under the chairmanship of the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Muhammad Inname and all the members of his team; and, particularly the volunteers as well as medical personnel that are committed to this fight, which is a collective one of which they are in the front line. I, therefore, commend each and everyone of us for our support and involvement.

He also stressed the need sustained enlightenment campaign on COVID-19, pointing out that “It is still there and we need to really be very careful.

He appealed to people of the state to continue the support of government programmes and its activities.

On security challenges in the state , Tambuwal explained that the state and federal governments are working hand in hand to ensure that these criminals are get rid of in that area.

“And, may Allah (SWT) intervene and give us comprehensive victory over the enemies of state in the security challenges we are facing in the state and many other parts of the country. I appeal to the people of Sokoto state to continue to cooperate and support the security agencies in this fight that is our collective fight. Without peace and stability development cannot take place.

” Therefore, we need to be on the same page and work with all the security agencies to restore peace and order in parts of the state that are affected. I appeal to communities in those areas to continue to bear with the security operations going on there. We know how discomforting it can be, but rest assured it is in our collective interests.

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By Aisha Hameed