From : Aliyu Umar Gusau
Zamfara state government has reaffirmed its unalloyed support towards improving the well-being of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable households across the state.
Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hon. Fa’ika M. Ahmad reiterated this during a meeting with officials of Food and Agriculture Organization under auspices of the United Nations (FAO) in Gusau, the state capital.
Hon. Fa’ika Ahamd said the Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle’s administration is committed towards uplifting the socio-economic status of people in the state.
“The administration of Governor Matawalle through my ministry, is poised to swiftly respond to humanitarian crisis, emergencies and coordination of all social protection programmes in the state” she maintained.
While commending the management of the agency for their contributions to agricultural sector in the state the commissioner further assured of the state government’s support to any organization or stakeholders who are determined to relentlessly work for the betterment of the state.
Earliar in his remarks during, the leader of the delegation and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist of FAO, Professor Salisu Muhammad stated that, they were in the state to assess the livelihood and Food Security needs of people in the state.
Professor Salisu informed the Commissioner that the consultative and stakeholders meeting was aimed at collectively identifying areas that may require intervention.
“We are committed to ensure that we give all the necessary support and contributions for the development of agriculture in the state” he reaffirmed
Zamfara Souvenir news 