Governor Ahmed Aliyu reiterated his government’s dedication to improving essential services, particularly for marginalized groups, aligning with broader development goals. The team inspected schools, health centers, and IDP camps, noting initiatives to ensure safe education, teacher training, and community involvement in keeping children enrolled.
A significant development was the launch of a poverty-assessment tool under the EU-funded SUSI program, which aims to refine Sokoto’s social protection systems with a €14 million investment. The tool will help identify families in dire need for targeted aid. The ILO stressed the importance of robust policies and funding coordination to sustain these efforts.
Health facilities were praised for adapting services to adolescents and women, with UNFPA acknowledging frontline workers’ efforts. Local organizations emphasized community-led solutions to address displacement, climate challenges, and food shortages.
The visit concluded with a renewed pledge from the EU and UN to collaborate on Sokoto’s socio-economic growth, prioritizing dignity and opportunities for its most at-risk residents.
