GOV. LAWAL PRESIDES OVER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA-MODERN CENTRAL MOTOR PARK IN GUSAU

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GOV. LAWAL PRESIDES OVER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA-MODERN CENTRAL MOTOR PARK IN GUSAU

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the construction of Ultra-modern Central Motor Park in Gusau as part of the ongoing Urban Renewal project in Zamfara.

On Tuesday, the governor chaired an extraordinary council meeting with the Zamfara State Executives at the government house, Gusau.

A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the council deliberated on vital issues beneficial to Zamfara State.

According to him, the council approved the award of the contract for the construction of the Ultra-modern Central Motor Park to Fieldmark Construction Ltd, amounting to N4,854,135,954.53.

The construction of the park is a crucial component of the state’s Urban Renewal Program and will significantly enhance the state’s transport infrastructure and service delivery.

The project is to be jointly funded by the Ministry for Local Government and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism, while the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure will supervise the execution of the project.

The Ministry of Works has already designed and developed an in-house bill for the project and submitted it to the State Bureau of Public Procurement, which has provided no objections to the proposal.

The Ultra-modern Central Motor Park includes the following components such as the construction of offices for government and union use, establishment of a fire station, construction of guest lodges, development of a clinic, setting up of a police station, creation of a warehouse, installation of a POS centre, and establishment of a mechanical centre and car wash.

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
July 10, 2024

GOV. LAWAL PRESIDES OVER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF ZAMFARA ECONOMIC PLANNING BOARD

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GOV. LAWAL PRESIDES OVER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF ZAMFARA ECONOMIC PLANNING BOARD

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the establishment of the Zamfara Economic Planning Board.

The governor chaired an extraordinary meeting of the Zamfara State Executive Council on Thursday at the council chambers of Government House, Gusau.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the council had approved key projects that would benefit the development of Zamfara state.

“During an extraordinary Executive Council meeting yesterday, Governor Dauda Lawal approved the establishment of the Zamfara Economic Planning Board. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam will lead the board.

“The Zamfara Economic Planning Board will develop and implement economic policies and plans to promote sustainable development and growth in the state and is expected to play a key role in driving economic progress and prosperity in the region.

“The economic planning board will go a long way in ensuring the state attends all its economic policies for the betterment of the good people of Zamfara State.

“The planning board will be a collaborative effort, comprising all State Executive Council members, local government chairmen, and key drivers of the state economy within the civil service. The board is similar to the National Economic Council.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
May 03, 2024