The Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has revealed that
he plans to ban street begging.
The Governor said the act is degrading and it does not align
with the tenets of Islam.
He said this while giving assistance to the needy under the State Zakkat and Endowment Committee.
Tambuwal also said he will liaise with Muslim clerics in the
state to deliberate on how to stop begging.
He promised to improve the lives of Sokoto people despite
the present economic situation in the country.
Also, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar
III, also praised the Governor for funding of the Zakat committee.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal also increased the allowances of
corps members in the state.
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