Sokoto Governor Announces Four New Motor Parks Nearing Completion
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has provided assurances that four new motor parks currently under construction by his administration will soon be completed and operational. This announcement was made on Thursday during a visit to commiserate with victims of a recent fire disaster at the Sokoto Central Motor Park.
Addressing Congestion and Safety Concerns
In a statement issued by the Director General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu highlighted that the four motor parks are at various stages of completion and will be put into use shortly. He attributed the fire outbreak partly to congestion at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, emphasizing the need for decongestion due to population growth.
"Our motor parks are gradually becoming congested due to the increase in population, hence the need to decongest them," Governor Aliyu stated. "That is why we came up with the idea of constructing four motor parks located in different parts of the metropolis."
Support for Fire Victims and Safety Appeals
The governor assured victims of the fire outbreak that the state government would offer support to help them recover and resume their businesses. He appealed to the victims to accept the incident as the will of Almighty Allah and prayed for protection against future disasters in Sokoto State.
Aliyu further urged residents to strictly adhere to safety regulations, particularly when handling inflammable materials, to prevent similar incidents. He reassured the people of Sokoto of his administration's ongoing commitment to addressing their needs and aspirations.
No Casualties Reported
Earlier during the visit, the State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barr. Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho, informed the governor that no lives were lost in the fire, although several properties were destroyed. He expressed gratitude for the governor's visit, describing it as a clear demonstration of his concern for the welfare of the people.
Governor Aliyu was accompanied on the visit by several officials, including the State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya; North-West Secretary of APC, Isa Saddiq Achida; House Leader, Bello Idris; Member representing Sabon Birni North, Aminu Almustafa Boza; as well as members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and other political office holders.
In his closing remarks, Governor Aliyu solicited continued support and prayers from the public to enable his administration to deliver more dividends of democracy across Sokoto State.
