GOV. LAWAL PRESIDES OVER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, SAYS COMBATING INSECURITY IS A COLLECTIVE OBLIGATION
Governor Dauda Lawal has reminded all stakeholders that the fight against insecurity in Zamfara is a collective obligation of his administration.
On Monday, the governor chaired the 18th meeting of the Executive Council at the Government House in Gusau.
The council discussed important issues, including security, education, health, and infrastructural development, among others.
In his opening remarks, the governor said, “I would like to remind us of our collective obligations in this administration concerning the fight against insecurity.
“We have made significant progress and succeeded in restoring relative calm to most areas of the state. The terror of bandits has been crippled, unlike in previous years.
“I urge you all to be proactive, stay accessible to your constituents and elected local government officials, and consistently provide status reports to the Hon. Commissioner for Security. Let us pray for the souls of all our fallen heroes.”
Governor Lawal further encouraged council members to foster good working relationships and synergy with other political appointees and elected officials for effective operations.
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor October 20, 2025
Governor Dauda Lawal has urged the Ulama Council Forum to increase prayers for peace across Zamfara State.
The Governor made the appeal on Thursday during a meeting with the Ulama Council Forum, led by Sheikh Umar Kanoma, at the Government House in Gusau.
The meeting discussed various developmental challenges and innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness of preaching, with a focus on how these efforts could positively influence public perceptions to support the development of Zamfara State.
During his remarks, Governor Lawal emphasized the crucial role of religious leaders in promoting peace and stability in society.
He said, “Religious leaders play a vital role in everything we do in Zamfara because they are close to the people, and our community listens to them, especially in shaping narratives.
“This is why I consistently urge the Ulama Council to promote peace and advocate for adherence to the law whenever possible. Only through such efforts can we attain the peace we desire in Zamfara State.
“We have made significant progress in the fight against banditry, but we are not yet where we want to be. We will not give up until we secure Zamfara and see the full return of peace to our beloved State. This is a collective effort. We must do it together.”
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor October 16, 2025
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State is steadily transforming into a digital-driven economy. Through the efforts of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA), the state is embracing innovation, automation, and transparency in governance.
From e-governance reforms to digital infrastructure, capacity building, and IT innovation — Zamfara is moving forward to become a truly Digital State!
Zamfara Deepens Global Tech Partnerships at the Digital Government Africa Summit!
On Day 2 of the Digital Government Africa Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, Governor Dauda Lawal led Zamfara Delegation in a series of strategic roundtable engagements with leading technology companies exploring potential partnerships to advance the State’s ICT sector.
In a major highlight of the day, the Zamfara State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with NetOne Neo Technology Limited for the development of Zamfara’s IT Ecosystem and Value Chain — a landmark step towards building a robust, innovative, and sustainable digital economy.
Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to digital transformation, innovation-driven governance, and public-private collaboration as key drivers of Zamfara’s socio-economic growth.
Governor Dauda Lawal is leading a high-powered delegation at the Digital Government Africa Summit in Lusaka, Zambia. He delivered a keynote address alongside His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia.
Governor Lawal’s address highlights Zamfara’s remarkable digital transformation journey— from building a strong digital governance ecosystem to deploying innovative public service platforms that enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement.
The address also showcases emerging opportunities for global partnerships in advancing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), e-Governance, and Digital Literacy, reinforcing Zamfara’s commitment to becoming a model for digital innovation and inclusive development in Africa.
President Hichilema congratulated Governor Dauda Lawal for launching the first state-level digital literacy programme in Nigeria, the Zamfara Digital Literary Framework (ZDLF), positioning Zamfara as a model of digital transformation.
GOV. LAWAL UNVEILS 50 NEW 18-SEATER BUSES, SAYS IT MARKS THE REBIRTH OF ZAMFARA TRANSPORT COMPANY
Governor Dauda Lawal described the unveiling of 50 buses as a fulfillment of a promise and a legacy, demonstrating Zamfara State’s commitment to greatness and excellence.
The Governor unveiled fifty brand-new, luxury eighteen-seater buses for the Zamfara State Transport Company on Thursday, in Gusau.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the 50 brand-new commercial buses are modern, air-conditioned vehicles designed for comfort and safety.
The statement added that the buses were equipped with cushioned interiors, fitted with seatbelts, and featured reliable suspension for rough roads, as well as GPS tracking devices that enabled real-time monitoring of their location and performance.
In his remarks at the unveiling, Governor Lawal reiterated that the event marked a new chapter in Zamfara State’s journey, defined by a determination to leave behind the habits of waste and mismanagement and to embrace a new spirit of discipline, accountability, and progress.
He said, “Many have asked why it took time between the arrival of these buses and their proper deployment to commence operation? In the past, Governments might have rushed to inaugurate them immediately, content with the ceremonies of ribbon-cutting without addressing the deeper structures that ensure sustainability.
“But my administration is different. We do not rush where caution is required. We are not satisfied with mere symbolism when the substance of governance is at stake. That delay was deliberate.
“We chose to first put in place proper frameworks of accountability, monitoring, and management so that what you see here will last and will not descend into the fate that befell vehicles procured in years gone by.
“The history of public transport in Zamfara State is full of examples of neglect. Vehicles procured with public funds often ended up being diverted for private use, parked in the compounds of a select few, reduced to rubble by reckless driving, or abandoned because no maintenance plan had been implemented.
“What was meant for the masses became the toy of the few. We resolved that, under our watch, such misuse will never be tolerated again. These buses will remain on the roads, serving the people who paid for them with their trust, their taxes, and their hope.”
The governor stressed that his administration goes beyond procuring machines, saying the government invested in people.
“In recent months, Zamfara State Transport Company staff—including management, drivers, mechanics, ticketing officers, and admin workers—underwent a comprehensive capacity-building program. It focused on technical skills, ethics, service, and modern transport management methods.
“When transportation is broken, society is broken. By strengthening transportation, we strengthen the entire web of life in our state.
“Our Zamfara, in Northwest Nigeria, links to Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Abuja, Bauchi, and Gombe, serving as vital routes for commerce, education, healthcare, and social ties. Placing buses here improves local mobility and connects residents to the wider nation. Traders access broader markets, students attend institutions efficiently, families stay connected, and civil servants travel for work smoothly.
“As we commission these buses, I call upon the people of Zamfara to embrace them, to patronize them, to protect them. Public property must not be vandalized, abused, or neglected. A bus scratched, a seat torn, a window broken is not a loss to the Government but a loss to us all. Let us cultivate a new ethic of collective ownership. Just as these buses are public, so must our sense of responsibility be public.”
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor October 02, 2025
