Sokoto Begins Town Hall Meetings for 2026 Budget Planning

The Sokoto State Government has launched zonal town hall meetings across its three senatorial districts to gather citizens’ input ahead of the 2026 budget.

The sessions, held in Tambuwal, Tangaza, and Gwadabawa, brought together traditional rulers, lawmakers, civil society groups, and persons with disabilities to identify community priorities.

Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, said the initiative reflects Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s commitment to open and inclusive governance, ensuring that the budget reflects “real needs, not assumptions.”

Finance Commissioner Muhammad Shagari described the meetings as “an unprecedented step toward fairness and accountability,” adding that it would ensure equitable resource allocation.

Legislators, local government leaders, and traditional rulers praised the process as a model for participatory democracy, while civil society groups under the Budget Advocacy Coalition pledged support to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility.