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Wamakko Bans Commercial Video Viewing Centres

Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State on Sunday in Shagari town announced the ban on the operations of all commercial video viewing centres across the state .

Wamakko announced the ban at the 30th anniversary and graduation ceremony of Magaji Rufa’í Islamiyya School, Shagari .

The governor asked the commissioner of police and other security agencies in the state to implement the ban to the latter .

"All the centres would be closed down, while defaulters will be prosecuted", he warned .

Wamakko said that the action followed the corrupt tendencies of the youth due to the activities of the centres which showed materials that were contrary to the cultures and norms of the people of the state.

He urged the residents to assist the security agents in ensuring the successful implementation of the ban .

"The people should render useful information on the existence of such centres in the areas", he said.

The governor also urged preachers in the state to sensitise the people on how to live according to the tenets of Islam .

Wamakko urged them to preach with the fear of God and remember the day of judgment .

He stated that the state government would continue to commit huge resources in the construction, expansion and renovation of both western and Islamiyya schools.

Wamakko, however, noted that the northern part of the country was still lagging behind in the establishment of private schools, stressing the importance of both western and religious education.

The Principal, Aliyu Horo said that 60 students including 40 women graduated from the school 2009.

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