The Sokoto State government is to partner the Sultante Council of Sokoto to curb the menace of street begging in the State.

The State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu said this when he received the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on a Sallah homage.

According to Aliyu, new strategies would be mapped out to curb the menace of street begging especially in the Sokoto metropolis.

“We would also ensure that we take data of all those roaming our streets begging so as to know where each and every beggar comes from.

“Part of the strategies we are adopting is to enroll them into Almajiri integrated schools located in Shuni and Wamakko Local Government Areas”, he added.

The Governor said the government would provide the students with accommodation, feeding and other necessary items needed by boarding students in order to make them stay in school.

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He called on the people to support this move by the State government and the Sultanate Council so as to change the existing tradition which oftentimes runs counter to the teachings of Islam.

The Governor assured of his administration’s determination to uplift the living standards of the people irrespective of their backgrounds.

He solicited for support from parents and guardians in achieving the set target.

(Editor: Ken Eseni)