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Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, has pledged to partner with the Catholic church in the state to improve social services.

Tambuwal commended the role of the church in improving education, healthcare delivery and promoting religious harmony within borders of the state and beyond.

Speaking on Monday when Matthew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto diocese of the church, visited him at government house, Sokoto, Tambuwal said his administration would render any assistance required to expand the services of the hospital and school currently run by the diocese.

While urging the bishop to look into areas of youth empowerment and skills acquisition, Tambuwal said his administration was open to suggestions and ideas from private individuals and corporate organisations on how to develop the state.

Earlier in his remarks, Kukah said the church was ready to partner with the government in all areas of interest.

He commended the citizens of the state, especially the sultanate council, for promoting unity, justice and religious harmony.