Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State has disclosed the presence of abundant crude oil deposits in his state.

And he added that he has concluded plans to explore them.

Wamakko dropped this hint in Sokoto when he received the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, who paid him Sallah homage .

“We will soon write the Federal Government on the issue with a view to complying with the necessary guidelines.

“The oil deposits, when fully explored and exploited, will certainly boost the socio economic status of the people of the state as well as the nation’s economy,”he said.

The governor also promised that the state government would soon commence implementation of a new salary structure for traditional rulers in the 23 local government areas of the state.

“A committee set up to look into the remunerations of traditional rulers in the state had completed its assignment.

“ We will soon come up with a white paper on the new salary for the traditional rulers and send a bill to the House of Assembly to legalise the package,’’ Wamakko said.

He commended the traditional rulers for their unalloyed support and cooperation with the state government.

He spoke about plans to introduce a special irrigation programme to boost food production.

The sultan said the visit was to felicitate with the governor on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

He commended Wamakko for giving special attention to the traditional rulers.

“ We are leaders representing the people, we must facilitate all efforts to further improve their living standard,’’ he said.

The sultan commended the governor for providing new official vehicles to all the district heads and for the ongoing rehabilitation of their residences.

rotman91: What a joker u are. Guess it was mistaken for palm kernel oil all dis northern illiterates. This is evidently far from possible

sbeezy8: Southern Nigerians are very DUMB- to think there is only oil inn Delta is quite foolish.

EVERY coastal state has Oil from Lagos - Cross river and Im sure a GOOD amount of Northern states do too.

But common sense

"Why would I SELL my Oil, when I can sell yours?"

jason123:

99% of nairalanders are oblivious to that. I once posted a picture of TWO oil rigs in Lagos. I dare say, 95% of Southern states have COMMERCIALLY VIABLE OIL AND GAS.

hadbak: Isn't it obvious dat God has blesd Nigeria? If these is true n in comercial quantity den, dat calls for celebration. Nigeria is a blessed country, we shld TAnk God. I also believe dey are more minerals 2 b discoverd in oda states if investigatd. God blesss Nigeria n every place else!

sbeezy8: Southern Nigerians are very DUMB- to think there is only oil inn Delta is quite foolish.

EVERY coastal state has Oil from Lagos - Cross river and Im sure a GOOD amount of Northern states do too.

But common sense

"Why would I SELL my Oil, when I can sell yours?"

jason123:

99% of nairalanders are oblivious to that. I once posted a picture of TWO oil rigs in Lagos. I dare say, 95% of Southern states have COMMERCIALLY VIABLE OIL AND GAS.

re@lchange:


pure Yoruba logic
can't help luving you guys
oya make we finish n. delta oil first

sbeezy8:

I must have struck a nerve.

re@lchange:


you did as always
make we sell n.delta oil finish first! i luv you Yoruba geniuses!

Mr.chippychappy:
[size=20pt]TIME TO SPLIT THE COUNTRY UP![/size]