Isa Youth Global Link Initiative, a community based civil society organisation in Sokoto, has applauded the exemplary leadership of Senator Ibrahim Lamido representing the Sokoto East Senatorial district.
The group said Lamido’s impactful initiatives have transformed the region, particularly in terms of security and education.
According to the group,the senator has enhanced security in the zone, which has been bediviled by serious security challenges.
Sen. Lamido is said to have provided enabling environment for farmers to engage in their farming activities without fear due to enhanced security.
The Secretary of the group, Abdulrahman Umar Mai salati said as a CSO, it is satisfied with Senator Lamido’s level of commitment and patriotism in discharging his responsibilities as their representative in the National Assembly.
Mai Salati added that, the senator has been up and doing in ensuring that the overwhelming issue of insecurity has been managed to the barest minimum.
“Apart from security challenges that are affecting our region,everybody knows that the eastern part of Sokoto is left behind when it comes to education,but
Senator Lamido is changing the narrative,” he said.
He said recognizing the east zone’s educational disparities, Senator Lamido invested heavily in scholarships and grants.
“He awarded university students ₦50,000 each, while he also secured scholarships for students from the zone to study abroad. In addition to sourcing job oppurtunities to the teaming youth of the region”
The secretary also applauded how the senator empowered over 1,000 women under his constituency with the sum of N250,000 each as business support, adding that the empowerment initiative has economically enabled women,to contribute to the region’s growth and development.
Mai salati added that though the group has no personal connection with the senator, they are impressed with the positive impact he is making.