– Imam Imam described the incident as very shocking saying it occurred on Saturday, July 29
– The late Aliyu Bala Sokoto was an appointee of the state government and attracted over $500 million investments to the state
For officials of the Sokoto state government, Saturday, July 29 is one of the worst days as the administration of Governor Waziri Tambuwal reportedly lost an official, Aliyu Bala Sokoto.
The late Bala Sokoto was the managing director of the Sokoto Investment Company until his sudden death.
The incident was announced by the Imam Imam, the spokesperson to Governor Tambuwal. He did not state the age of the deceased.
The late Sokoto. Credit: Imam Imam
“The pain of Aliyu’s passage will linger for a while. Here was a young man who breezed into public service and in less than a year, has left positive impression that will last a lifetime.
“When he was appointed as MD in August last year, I was impressed by his deep knowledge of the investment and finance sector.
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“He had worked in banks and other financial institutions and came on board with the intention to make impact.
“While talking to him, what strikes you most about him was his humility. In dealing with him, his honesty and integrity shines through at all times,” Imam said.
The governor’s spokesperson added that while alive, Sokoto attracted investments worth more than $500 million to the state in less than one year.
According to Sokoto, the late managing director rebranded the SICL, set in motion a process of recruiting young professionals with new ideas to move the company forward, brought about 10 foreign and local investors to the state, and instituted a regime of honesty in dealing with superiors and subordinates alike.
“One of his efforts, the Hijra Textile Company, is due to come on stream before the end of the year with Sokoto State Government having a 40 percent equity stake in the company.
“I’ve always seen him as an example of what the youth should represent. He came to his work prepared. He knew the field well enough and he hit the ground running. He had a vision and he pursued it with determination.
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“Coming barely a month after the death of his father, Alhaji Bala Sokoto, Aliyu’s death has robbed the state of one its brightest young men.
“He has left a huge void in the investment company.
“May Allah reward his good deeds and forgive his shortcomings. May the Almighty bless his young family and give us all the fortitude to bear the loss,” Imam said.
ZENITHBLOG.com had earlier reported that about 18 people died in an accident involving a tipper and a J5 bus on Gumel-Gugunju road in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps in the state, Mr Angus Ibezim, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Saturday, July 29.
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