Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of Dr. Bilyaminu Umar as the pioneer Secretary of the newly established Zamfara State Persons living with Disabilities Board.

Disclosing the appointment, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the appointment takes immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Comrade Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.

The statement added that Dr. Bilyaminu, 40, has brought extensive experience in public service and leadership.

“He is currently serving as a Senior Veterinary Officer in the State Civil Service, and concurrently the chairman of the National Joint Association of Persons Living with Disabilities, (PWDs), Zamfara State chapter.

“Holds a Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2011,” the statement said.

Recall that in September 2025, Governor Lawal appointed an executive chairman and six permanent members of the board, all of whom are persons living with disabilities.

The new appointment completes the board’s leadership structure, reflecting Governor Lawal’s commitment to promoting inclusive governance in the state.

The governor charges the leadership of the board to work with utmost integrity and dedication toward safeguarding the rights of the PWDs and facilitating their development.

Zamfara First Lady commends launch of Nutrition 774 program.

Zamfara State Governor’s wife, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has expressed delight in joining her husband, Governor Lawal, at the official launch of the Nutrition 774 Programme in the state.

The initiative was introduced to the Zamfara State government by the Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, in collaboration with Mrs. Uju Rochas Anwukah, the Special Adviser to the Vice President on Public Health and Food Security.

This was contained in a statement issued by the press secretary to the Governor’s wife, Comrade Rabi Yusuf, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.

According to the statement, Her Excellency noted that the governor’s remarks at the event deeply resonated with her, particularly his assertion that “we cannot build the Zamfara of our dreams, if the challenge of poor nutrition persists”

She explained that the Nutrition 774 Programme, which aims to promote access to nutritious food across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria, demonstrates the Zamfara State Government’s strong commitment to ending malnutrition and hunger among its people.

The First Lady reaffirmed her office’s commitment to supporting the programme through ongoing food distribution and agricultural empowerment initiatives for women, efforts that continue to reach vulnerable families across the 14 local government areas of the State.

She emphasised her dedication to ensuring that women and children have access to the nutritious food they need for healthy growth and development.

The governor’s wife further described the initiative as a major step toward lasting change, adding that, “God willing, we will continue to work hand in hand with our partners to build a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous Zamfara State.”