In bid for the construction of a new sports arena and indoor sports hall in the state capital city, Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the sum of N1.65 billion for commencement of the project in a statement issued by Muhammad Bello, the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal on Media and Public Affairs.
He indicated that the approvals have already been given in the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting as the sum of N1.2 billion would be spent on constructing the sports arena, N447 million would be expended on the construction of the indoor sports hall.
“The two projects will be at the proposed Sokoto New City and they were awarded to Qualitrend Global Solution, while the sports arena is expected to be completed within 44 weeks, the sports hall is to be completed within 20 weeks.’’
Sokoto SEC resolutions included the approval of a proposed bill for the establishment of Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency as the bill is intended to select and quantify the procurement of medicines to healthcare institutions in the state.
The council approved the amendment of two bills, namely the Public Procurement Agency Bill and the Fiscal Responsibility Law (2019).
“The purpose of the bill is to curtail the indiscriminate sale of drugs, in order to ensure the genuineness of drugs in circulation in the state,” both bills will soon be sent to the state House of Assembly for consideration,’’ the official said.
“The policy framework is aimed at creating more synergy on government efforts with development partners, while taking into consideration the prevalent norms, values and religion of the people in the state when executing projects..”
The Gov. through his spokesperson further added that the council approved the formation of a Development Cooperative Management Policy Framework between the government and development partners operating in the state.
