By Editor Mahmoud Muhammad Abuja
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, says Sokoto State has the financial capacity to pay a minimum wage of N150,000 to civil servants and improve social services and infrastructure if federal allocations are prudently managed.
Dasuki made this statement while receiving a delegation of retired civil servants from Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, who came to appreciate the inclusion of an earth dam project for Dogon Daji Town in the federal budget.
He noted that Sokoto State has witnessed a substantial increase in revenue from federal allocations over the past three years, creating an opportunity for transformational development across critical sectors. Dasuki emphasized that workers in the state deserve better welfare considering the rising cost of living and their strategic role in governance and development.
The lawmaker also stressed the need for improved pensions and retirement benefits for retired civil servants, describing them as citizens who devoted their productive years to the service of the state.
Dasuki expressed concern over socio-economic challenges facing Sokoto State, including high poverty rates, poor healthcare delivery, low school enrolment, and insecurity.
He urged retired civil servants to continue playing active roles in shaping the future of Sokoto State through responsible civic engagement and informed participation in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dasuki announced empowerment initiatives targeted at youths in the constituency, including an ICT/Digital Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Programme supported by NITDA, and plans to provide laptops to 70 students from the constituency.
The delegation commended Dasuki for his representation and developmental initiatives, particularly the successful inclusion of the earth dam project in the federal budget.
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