Sokoto's Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Enhances Education Initiatives

Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto's administration has prioritized education as a key component of its nine-point agenda in Sokoto State. Since taking office, the administration has undertaken various initiatives, including the construction and rehabilitation of schools, provision of instructional materials, and support for teachers.

In January 2025, the government disbursed school improvement grants to 240 secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, funding classroom renovations, toilets, boreholes, and desks. The administration has also focused on Islamic education, digital literacy, and skills acquisition.

In August 2025, it approved payment of tuition fees for verified Sokoto indigenes studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, including Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; Sokoto State University; Shehu Shagari University of Education; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Bayero University, Kano; and the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi. These efforts are crucial for families facing rising education costs and include clearing backlogs in foreign scholarship commitments.