Education

Zamfara Governor Vows To Revamp Education In The State

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector in Zamfara State. On Monday, Governor Lawal conducted an inspection tour of the College of Nursing and Command Science Secondary School (Girls) in the state capital of Gusau. According to a statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the […]

Education

Sudan Crisis: Gov Lawal Offers Educational Support For 66 Zamfara Students

Governor Dauda Lawal has taken a compassionate step to assist the 66 Zamfara students evacuated from Sudan. Sixty-six Zamfara State Government-sponsored students were evacuated from Sudan due to the ongoing war. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that on Monday, the commissioner of Education briefed members of the State […]

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Zamfara Govt To Establish Bank Of Industry, Unveils Other Bold Economic Dev

The Zamfara State Government, in its recent state executive council meeting, unveiled several key economic development initiatives. These include the establishment of a Bank of Industry, an Agro Microfinance Bank to support agriculture, a special task force to combat illegal mining, efforts to resolve pension arrears, and the approval for a Microfinance Bank to stimulate […]

Insecurity

Zamfara Gov Asks FG To Clarify Clandestine Negotiations With Bandits

Governor Dauda Lawal has called for an urgent and comprehensive investigation by the Federal Government into the secretive negotiations held with bandits in the State. Reports indicated that a delegation allegedly sent by some agencies of the Federal Government has been holding talks with bandit groups in Zamfara without the knowledge of the State Government. […]

Insecurity

Zamfara Govt Bans Illegal Mining, Orders Stringent Measures On Violators

Governor Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, issued a ban on illegal mining activities and ordered law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators. Over the years, illegal mining in Zamfara State has fuelled banditry and other criminal activities. Governor Lawal, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that it’s time to end […]

Education

We’ll Ensure Adequate Funding For Education In Zamfara, Says Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensure adequate provision of funding in Zamfara State’s annual budget for education. The Governor gave the assurance during the 23rd matriculation ceremony of Zamfara College of Arts and Science (ZACAS) in Gusau. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that […]

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Gov Dauda Flags Off Distribution Of Palliatives, Charges C’tee On Fairness

Governor Dauda Lawal on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of palliatives in Zamfara State, reiterating that the food distribution is meant for all Zamfara citizens regardless of their political affiliation. At the symbolic ceremony, Governor Lawal tasked the committee responsible for distributing the palliatives to be fair and just. The Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, […]

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Zamfara Gov Swears-In 18 Commissioners, Allocates Portfolios

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, inaugurated 18 newly appointed commissioners that would constitute the State Executive Council. The inauguration ceremony was held at the old Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau where the new appointees were also assigned portfolios immediately after the oath-taking. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, […]

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Zamfara Gov Appoints Accountant General And His Deputy

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Ali-Akilu Mohammed Bungudu as the Accountant General of Zamfara State and Idris Shehu as the Deputy Accountant General. The appointment is contained in an official announcement on Tuesday, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, […]

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Zamfara Governor Launches Youth Sanitation Programme

Zamfara state Governor, Dauda Lawal, launched the Zamfara Youth Sanitation Programme (ZAYOSAP) on Friday, with the mission of cleaning up Gusau, the state capital, and its surroundings. The event took place at the Old Council Chamber, Government House. Dauda emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s dedication to enhancing hygiene and disease prevention. According […]