Dauda Lawal
14 Oct
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially inaugurated Hon. Bala Aliyu Gusau as the Chairman of the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC), marking a key step in preparations for the upcoming local government elections. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday during the Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber in Government House,…
13 Oct
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has pledged his administration’s unwavering commitment to the families of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) who lost their lives in a tragic ambush by bandits. The Governor made this promise during a condolence visit to the Tsafe Emirate, following the killing of nine guards in the ambush last week. In…
8 Oct
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic killing of nine Community Protection Guards, who were ambushed by terrorists in Tsafe Local Government Area. The gruesome attack occurred on Monday, as the security personnel manned a checkpoint on the outskirts of Tsafe. In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson,…
5 Oct
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has settled a total of N9,357,743,281.35 in gratuities owed to state workers since 2011. The governor had approved the commencement of these payments in February this year. The governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, in A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, revealed that the government has disbursed N4,860,613,699.22 to retired…
5 Oct
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has settled ₦9,357,743,281.35 as payment for gratuities owed to Zamfara workers since 2011. The Governor approved the commencement of the payment of the backlog of gratuities earlier in February. In a statement in Gusau on Saturday, the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the government had paid retired state…
1 Oct
As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers for peace, unity, and stability in the country. In a goodwill message, the Governor reflected on the significance of the day, noting that it holds special importance for Zamfara State, which celebrates its 28th anniversary…
27 Sep
The Northern Youth Development Association of Nigeria (NYDAN), on Friday, attributed the rising insecurity in Zamfara State to poor governance, emphasizing that effective leadership was crucial for protecting lives and maintaining justice. They also stated that instead of fostering alliances with military and security forces, Governor Lawal has focused on political 'vendettas', particularly targeting his…
27 Sep
The Defence Headquarters, yesterday, said investigations were actively underway into allegations of banditry sponsorship in the North West region. This was in reaction to the war of words between the Minister of State for Defence and immediate past governor of Zamfara
26 Sep
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, met yesterday with the governors of Kano, Zamfara, and Katsina states, Abba Yusuf, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Dr. Dikko Radda, respectively as well as other Northern leaders at the Arewa Tech Fest in Kano.
25 Sep
The officials of the Kaduna Human Rights Association of Nigeria (KAHRAN) have petitioned the Federal Government to immediately commence an investigation against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of sponsoring banditry in Zamfara State, made by Governor Dauda Lawal. The Human Rights group lamented that since the advent of security challenges…
23 Sep
The Hope Arewa Development Initiative (HADI) has expressed its support for Governor Dauda Lawal's decision to ban illegal mining activities in Zamfara State. Led by Dr. Adamu Muhammed, the group also commended the recruitment of over 4,000 civilians for a joint task force, highlighting the governor's commitment to community-based solutions to the issues of banditry,…
22 Sep
The Zamfara State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the recent call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a state of emergency in the state, labelling it as groundless and an affront to the people of Zamfara. In a statement released in Gusau on Sunday, Halliru Andi, the…
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