Sokoto State allocates ₦6.12bn for new schools and mosques

The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦6.12 billion for the construction of nine Universal Basic Education Commission prototype schools, which will be evenly distributed across the state's three senatorial districts. This decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House in Sokoto.

The state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Bashir Achida, stated that this initiative aims to improve access to quality basic education and create a better learning environment for pupils. The funding also includes projects for the rehabilitation and construction of Juma’at mosques, daily prayer mosques, and Islamic schools.

Specific allocations include ₦221.55 million for Achida Central Juma’at Mosque, ₦154.94 million for Sabon Birni Central Juma’at Mosque, and ₦166.98 million for Raddul Azzam Quranic School. These projects reflect the administration's commitment to enhancing educational standards and religious infrastructure in Sokoto.