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Campus News2 min read2026-04-22

Sokoto College Renamed to Honor Idris Koko

Sokoto State Government has announced the renaming of Government Technical College, Farfaru, in honor of Alhaji Idris Koko (Madawakin Gwandu). This decision was revealed by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal during the presentation of...

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Azeez

22 Apr 2026

Sokoto College Renamed to Honor Idris Koko
Key takeaways
  • Sokoto State Government has announced the renaming of Government Technical College, Farfaru, in honor of Alhaji Idris Koko (Madawakin Gwandu).
  • This decision was revealed by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal during the presentation of the book "Civil Service and Governance in Nigeria: An Autobiography of Idris Koko (Madawakin Gwandu)" at the International Conference Center, Kasarawa.
  • Governor Tambuwal stated that the renaming was done in consultation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, acknowledging the profound contributions of Alhaji Idris Koko to the development of both the state and the nation.

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