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May 30 2025

ZAMFARA SECURITY HAS IMPROVED, SAYS GOV. LAWAL DURING HISTORIC PEACE WALK

PRESS STATEMENT

ZAMFARA SECURITY HAS IMPROVED, SAYS GOV. LAWAL DURING HISTORIC PEACE WALK

Governor Dauda Lawal stated that Zamfara State’s security situation has greatly improved.

The government organized a match on Thursday, tagged ‘Walk for peace’ to commemorate the second anniversary of Governor Lawal’s administration.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the peace walk was organized to promote peace and encourage people to unite against all forms of criminality.

The statement noted that the peace walk began at the government house and proceeded to Freedom Square, located in the center of Gusau, the state capital.

While addressing the large gathering of participants at the walk, Governor Lawal reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of criminal activity in the state, with particular emphasis on combating banditry.

He said, “Today, we all come out in our thousand to march for peace and show the world that Zamfara has made significant progress in security.”

“My administration has invested significant efforts and resources into empowering troops, gathering intelligence, and collaborating and partnering to restore peace.”

“We have recorded tremendous success in the fight against banditry; most of the volatile areas previously flashpoints of concern are now peaceful. Roads that were once impassable and off-limits places are now open for travelers to move freely.”

“The freedom with which people go about their daily activities and the joyful turnout for the peace walk clearly reflect the peaceful nature of our citizens and their genuine desire for harmony. It also shows that the public recognizes and values the state government’s efforts in promoting peace.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
May 30, 2025

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May 14 2025

GOV. LAWAL INAUGURATES RENOVATED GOV’T GIRLS’ ARABIC SCHOOL, URGING MANAGEMENT TO PRIORITIZE MAINTENANCE

PRESS STATEMENT

GOV. LAWAL INAUGURATES RENOVATED GOV’T GIRLS’ ARABIC SCHOOL, URGING MANAGEMENT TO PRIORITIZE MAINTENANCE

Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the Zamfara State Ministry of Education, its agencies, and school managements to prioritize the upkeep and maintenance of all renovated government educational facilities.

On Wednesday, the governor commissioned the remodeled Government Girls Arabic School (GGAS) in the state capital, Gusau.

According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, several key facilities at the school were identified and renovated. These include two administrative blocks, four blocks comprising eight classrooms, eight offices, a student kitchen, 20 Racca-style classrooms, a dining hall, and a school orchard.

The statement noted that the renovated facilities include laboratories, an ICT center, storage rooms, a library, a mosque, 14 student toilets, four staff toilets, four-story student accommodation blocks, a matron’s residence, a hostel entrance gate, and a security gate.

During his remarks, Governor Lawal emphasized that the ongoing school renovations stand as clear evidence of the progress made under his administration’s state of emergency on education.

He said, “As we know, this school is one of the oldest institutions in this region, where learners are trained to become future teachers. Today, it has been transformed to a comprehensive secondary school offering science, arts, ICT, and commercial subjects.”

“However, the school’s deteriorated condition and the fire incident that damaged some parts of the students’ hostels, the objective of establishing the school was not being achieved.”

“In line with our administration’s mission to improve the standard of education at all levels, we deemed it necessary to renovate and transform the school to make it serve its primary purpose.”

“The contract was initially awarded in January 2024 to an indigenous company for renovating five blocks of students’ hostels that were completely burnt down due to a fire incident.”

“Upon completing the hostels, we recognized the need for a more extensive intervention and expanded the contract to include the renovation of all remaining structures.”

“Furthermore, the entire renovation was carried out within a contract of 13 months, with all the mechanical and electrical services throughout the school. Both phases of the project—Phase 1 and Phase 2—are now 100% complete, comprising a total of 94 structures, all delivered in accordance with the agreed specifications.”

Governor Lawal added that the completion of this school, along ongoing renovations at various boarding schools across the state reflects his firm commitment to restoring the educational institutions.

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
May 14, 2025

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Nov 11 2024

REVEALED: GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL’S HEALTHCARE REVOLUTION IN ZAMFARA

Faced with an unprecedented and embarrassing decay in the health sector in Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal declared a state of emergency on the sector immediately after he took over as the state chief executive.

To change the ugly scenario, Governor Lawal quickly started renovating,
modernising, upgrading, equipping, and building new general hospitals across the state.

One year on, these hitherto decrepit, understaffed and life-threatening general hospitals now wear a new look, with state-of-the-art facilities, trained and well-remunerated physicians and health workers for effective, safe, people-centred, timely, equitable, and integrated service delivery to the people.

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Dec 30 2023

FRIDAY MOSQUE REOPENS AFTER SEVEN YEARS, AS ZAMFARA GOVERNOR INTERVENES

Governor Dauda Lawal resolved a seven-year dispute that led to the closure of one of the largest Juma’at mosques in Moriki town, Zurmi Local government.

The Juma’at mosque in Moriki had been closed for over seven years due to a dispute between two factions in the community.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the intervention was necessary to address the disunity issue among the people.

According to him, the governor recognizes unity’s crucial role in fostering social harmony and promoting sustainable development, especially in trying times.

“Yesterday, the Zamfara State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, resolved the seven-year dispute that resulted in the closure of one of the largest Friday Mosques in Moriki town, Zurmi local government.

“The Zamfara State government deemed it necessary to intervene and take measures to mitigate any factors contributing to disunity among the people.

“Governor Lawal directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to construct a new mosque for the other party in the dispute. The new mosque is expected to be completed in three months.

“Both parties have agreed to comply with the terms of the government’s agreement.

The Friday prayer yesterday was led by Sheikh Abbas Moriki, whose sermon centred around unity among people.

In his remark, the Emir of Moriki, Bashar Isma’ila Muhammad, extended his gratitude to God for witnessing the reopening. He also commended the state government for its timely intervention in resolving the end of the dispute.

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
December 30, 2023

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