Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has nominated Alhaji Kasimu Sani Kaura for the position of Commissioner. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Secretary to the State Government. The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad […]
Tag: Zamfara
Zamfara Governor Launches Six Key State Development Committees
Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to establishing principles of good governance in the operations of public offices in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the governor inaugurated six committees to implement Zamfara’s development policies and programs at the old council chamber of the government house in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman […]
Zamfara Govt Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on Gotawa Dam, Fed Roads Upgrade
The Zamfara state government has urged the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to undertake several key infrastructure projects in the state. These projects include the construction of the Gotawa earth dam in the Zurmi and Shinkafi regions, as well as the Kwatarkwashi—Rawayya bypass, and the Anka—Bagega—Mutunji federal roads. Governor Dauda Lawal made […]
Zamfara Govt Endorses YANT, Set to Host Int’l Youth Day Celebration
The Zamfara State government, under the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, has endorsed the Youth Alliance for National Transformation (YANT) and pledged to host the International Youth Day celebration. On Thursday, June 28, 2024, Amb. Lukman Lawal, the National Coordinator of YANT, and other executive members were received by the Honorable Commissioner for Youth […]
eHealth Africa Launches Emergency Operation Centers in Zamfara, Kebbi
In a significant stride towards enhancing community healthcare infrastructure and bolstering response mechanisms, eHealth Africa has inaugurated Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) in Kebbi and Zamfara states. These centers, constructed and delivered by eHealth Africa with backing from influential partners such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Aliko Dangote Foundation, mark a pivotal […]
Zamfara Woman Who Assaulted Stepdaughter To Face Prosecution – Commissioner
Zamfara State Government is set to prosecute Aisha Mustapha, the woman suspected of assaulting her 12-year-old stepdaughter in Tsafe local government area (LGA), according to Dr. Nafisa Maradun, the state commissioner for women affairs, children, and social development. During a visit to the victim in Tsafe on Wednesday, Commissioner Maradun disclosed that Aisha Mustapha is […]
JUST IN: Gov Matawalle Orders All NGOs To Leave Zamfara
Zamfara State Government under the administration of Governor Bello Matawalle has ordered all Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) to leave the state over alleged illegal activities fueling insecurity. The directive was contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Mamman Tsafe, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The commissioner stated that some of […]
Zamfara Govt Lifts Ban On Political Rallies, Reopens 3 LGAs
The Zamfara government has lifted the embargo it imposed on political activities in the state following resurgence of banditry and kidnapping. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, on Monday in Gusau. The government, the commissioner said, also lifted the curfew imposed on Gummi, Anka and Bukkuyum local […]
Court Dismisses EFCC’s Battle To Confiscate Zamfara Governor’s Abuja Property
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from confiscating six choice property traced to Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawale located in various parts of Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo predicated his stop order on section 308 of the 1999 Constitution which grants absolute immunity to serving […]
Zamfara To Recruit 500 Community Protection Guards Per Emirate
The Zamfara State government has ordered the recruitment of 500 additional community protection guards in each of the 19 emirates of the State to curb the deteriorating activities of bandits. Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Dosara, stated this on Sunday. The 500 guards are expected to be recruited per emirate to increase their manpower and strengthen […]