The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Sokoto State Government to extend the implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage to traditional rulers.
The call was made on Sunday during a Town Hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as part of consultations for the state’s 2026 budget. The Sultan was represented by the District Head of Wurno, Alhaji Kabiru Cigari-Alhassan.
During the meeting, representatives of persons with disabilities, women groups, and civil society organisations raised concerns on water supply, school furniture shortages, healthcare gaps, and the need for broader youth empowerment initiatives.
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, said the engagement was designed to widen public participation in shaping the 2026 budget.
Governor Ahmad Aliyu assured attendees that the government would sustain funding for religious institutions, education, water supply, and healthcare. He added that the administration is working to improve electricity access, enhance school facilities, and strengthen child welfare programmes.