Sokoto ADC gov candidate pledges civil service reforms, poverty reduction

Manir Dan’iya, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, has pledged to revitalize the state's civil service and implement anti-poverty measures should he be elected in the 2027 general elections. Dan’iya, also known as the Walin Sokoto, made these commitments while receiving a delegation of civil servants who declared their support for his candidacy.

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A strong civil service is the engine room of government. When civil servants are treated fairly, motivated appropriately, and allowed to discharge their responsibilities without discrimination, governance becomes more efficient, and development becomes more visible.

Addressing the delegation, Dan’iya stressed that the civil service is the backbone of government, asserting that efficient governance and sustainable development hinge on a motivated and professional workforce. He stated, "A strong civil service is the engine room of government. When civil servants are treated fairly, motivated appropriately, and allowed to discharge their responsibilities without discrimination, governance becomes more efficient, and development becomes more visible."

Dan’iya expressed concern over reports of civil servants facing career setbacks due to political affiliations, arguing that public service should prioritize competence and professionalism over political considerations. "Government is a continuum. Civil servants are servants of the state and not of any political party. Any administration that seeks sustainable development must build an environment where professionalism, experience and competence are respected and rewarded," he added.

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Government is a continuum. Civil servants are servants of the state and not of any political party. Any administration that seeks sustainable development must build an environment where professionalism, experience and competence are respected and rewarded.

The ADC candidate also outlined his administration's focus on tackling poverty, unemployment, and other socio-economic challenges in Sokoto. Citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics and the United Nations Development Programme, which ranks Sokoto among states with the highest levels of multidimensional poverty, Dan’iya emphasized that poverty encompasses deprivations in education, healthcare, housing, and access to basic services. "Our priority must be to create hope, restore confidence and provide solutions that directly impact the lives of ordinary people," he declared.

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Our priority must be to create hope, restore confidence and provide solutions that directly impact the lives of ordinary people.