
Sokoto ADC candidate promises civil service overhaul and poverty fight
The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’iya, has outlined plans to reform the civil service and address poverty if elected. He emphasized the need for merit-based appointments and fair treatment of civil servants. Dan’iya also highlighted the importance of tackling unemployment and improving access to education and healthcare. The candidate received support from a delegation of civil servants during a recent visit.
What we know
- Manir Dan’iya pledged to revitalize the Sokoto State civil service and restore meritocracy if elected governor.
- He promised to address poverty, unemployment, and socio-economic challenges, including access to quality education and healthcare.
- Dan’iya assured civil servants that his administration would prioritize institutional reforms, capacity building, and prompt payment of entitlements.
- He cited reports ranking Sokoto among the states with the highest levels of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria.
- The ADC candidate received public endorsement from civil servants and party officials, including Abdullahi Maigwandu.