The Sokoto State Government on Monday announced that it plans to ban street begging across the state.
The state Deputy Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, who made the announcement said the government would engage the beggars in more useful activities to make them self reliant.
Mr. Aliyu said while inaugurating the distribution of Zakkat to the needy at Sanyinna in Tambuwal Local Government, that the government would provide for those in dire need of support.
“The state government has concluded all necessary plans in engaging all street beggars to become self reliant by continuously providing their necessary needs.
“This is to eradicate poverty and unemployment among our people across the state.
“This plan will ensure that all the necessary needs are provided to the needy with the full support of the government.
“This is the only way to achieve the desired objectives and promises made by the present administration, both at the state and the national levels,” he added.
Mr. Aliyu said the people must however pray for the success of the administration, and protect government property in their locality.
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