Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerians to have positive attitude in 2018, saying available indices indicated that the country would be great.
Tambuwal, in a statement by his media aide, Malam Imam Imam, said that the prospect of a great nation would manifest, if Nigerians could cooperate and work together for the betterment of the nation.
He said: “2018 will be a year of great significance for Nigeria, as working together with a united purpose will guarantee success for our nation.
“This is imperative, not just for our wellbeing, but for the benefit of the future generation of Nigerians.”
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Tambuwal said that the coming year would continue to impact positively on the lives of people of Sokoto State.
“We are expecting increased output from our farmers and with crops like rice, sorghum and wheat.
“We hope to maintain our position as one of the leading producers in Nigeria.
“We have expanded our industrial base into fertiliser production.
“We are hopeful that other industries will come on stream to provide employment opportunities for our people, and subsequently improve on the economic situation of the state,” he added.
(NAN)
