Sokoto State governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said that Sokoto as a state must diversify its revenue sources in order to achieve its dreams.
The governor stated this while speaking at a two-day retreat organised for political office holders and senior government officials from the state in Kaduna yesterday, stressing that even though various states now face financial challenges, looking inwards and away from federal allocation will secure the future of the states.
He said that as societies evolve, governments must equally think outside the box to initiate new ways to deliver quality services to their citizens.
He said: “Public service today faces varied challenges which we may not have been taught while we were in school. With the advent of social media and citizen awareness, it has become imperative for us to run the affairs of government in the most transparent manner.
“So, we envisage that deliberations and brainstorming sessions at this retreat will have far-reaching impact in evolving policies and programmes that will guide us to address the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate who gave us their mandate with the hope that we will ensure good governance.”
Governor Tambuwal urged the participants to reduce rancour and promote cooperation for the smooth running of government.
He said friction among functionaries of government, irrespective of whatever arm or tier they belong to, is only possible if they resort to personal or selfish indulgence as against genuine commitment to public interests.
“Roles and functions have been clearly streamlined and procedures sufficiently articulated and delineated. I strongly believe that ambiguities are only created if, and only if, public need is sacrificed on the altar of vested interest,” he added.
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