Zamfara Souvenir news

From : Our Reporter

Zamfara state Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for setting up a 14-member National Taskforce Committee to draft a mining legal framework that will guide mining activities in the state and other parts of the country.

In a statement issued to newsmen by the Director General Media, Public Enlightement and Communication, office of the Executive Governor, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau stated that, the committee which is under the National Security Adviser’s Office Abuja was inaugurated by the NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) who will servers as the committee Chairman.

The statement stated that Governor Matawalle noted that the development which is going to be the most beneficial to good people of the state and government, will be a pacesetter in finding lasting solution to the activities of armed banditry, kidnapping and other heineous crimes being perpetrated in the state.

“made several calls at different fora for positive practical and workable measures to be taken on mining activities in the state in particular as it is blessed with vast untapped natural endowments as well as in other parts of the country in order to have control and guiding rules and regulations as against the crude ways many of the locals are put at life threatning risks with zero or very little benefits coming to them while big companies and their owners, foreign and national who are not indigenes of the state syphon these resources with not direct or indirect benefit to the state or its people” he noted.

Governor Matawalle who noted with pleasure the inclusion of the representation of the state on the committee as a critical stakeholder further assured the federal government that the experienced contributions to be made by the state will strongly be advantageous to both the miners and the federal government in guiding mining activities in all parts of the nation.

Zamfara state governor who was represented during the inauguration of the committee by the Commissiner for Environment and Solid Minerals, Dr Nura Isah Gusau stated that, the terms of reference of the committee include development of a framework for vetting of prospective that will undergo mining activities in Zamfara and other states in Nigeria, conducting background checks and selection of prospective companies forwarded by the Ministry of Mines and Solid Mineral Development for mining in Zamfara and other states in Nigeria and conducting any other task in relation to the assignment given.

While appealing for cooperation from the general public according to the statement, the NSA pledged to support the committee to carryout its assignment as expected, noting that some of the attendant security challenges which necessitated the federal government to banned illegal mining in Zamfara could be reduced to enable the state regain its socio-economic development

FROM SURAJO MUHAMMAD

Zamfara state Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba N. Elkanah has presented a cheques to the next of kins of the five (5) deceased Police Officers who died while in active service. 

In a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital signed by the command Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP Mohammed Shehu said, the cheques worth five million, one hundred and thirty sixty thousand naira (N5,136,000) was given to the deceased family as part of the welfare scheme of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba   to officers and men of the force. 

The Commissioner of Police while presenting the cheques to the family of the deceased further appreciates the  Inspector General of Police for the gesture aimed at alleviating the sufferings being faced by the families of Police officers who died in service.

CP Ayuba however described the IGP’s gesture  as timely and will serves as a moral booster to Officers and men to redouble their unalloyed commitment in the ongoing fight against criminal elements in the country.

While condolling the family of the deceased for the great loss, CP Ayuba charged the beneficiaries to utilize the money judiciously, noting that in the last three (3) months alone the command had received similar cheques from the Inspector General of Police five (5) times and presented same to the beneficiaries.

Responding on behalf of the benefiting families,  Usman Musa, who spoke on thanked the Inspector General of Police and Zamfara state CP Mr Ayuba  for the gesture and promised to use the money judiciously.

FROM : HARUNA MUH’D GUSAU

Newly appointed Part Time members of the Zamfara State Hajj Commission have been charged to be active and work hard to ensure a hitch and free Hajj exercise in the state.

Executive Chairman of the commission,  Alhaji Lawali Isa Abdullah Dan Majen Kaura made the appealled during the official inauguration of the members held at the Commission’s headquarters in Gusau recently.
Dan Majen Kaura while congratulating the appointees for being the part time members in the Commission further noted that their appointment by the present administration of Governor Bello matawalle as representatives of their various local government areas was based on merits.

Dan Majen Kaura while congratulating the appointees for being the part time members in the Commission further noted that their appointment by the present administration of Governor Bello matawalle as representatives of their various local government areas was based on merits.

“I urge you to liase with old hands for the effective running of your duties and responsibilities as my leadership will continue to have a listening ear for the smooth conduct of your responsibilities” the Chairman re-iterated.

Earliar in his contributions, the Secretary of the Commission,  Malam Anas Shuaibu Mafara said Part Time members have a very vital role to play when it come for Operations Exercise and therefore called on them to get in touch with the Commission Officers in their respective loca government areas for more information and advises concerning the activities of the commission.

From : Aliyu Buhari Gusau

Coalition of All Progressive Congress (APC) Youth Supporters in Zamfara state have reiterated their commitment to  support the candidature of Hon, Tukur Danfulani as the  potential Chairman, Zamafara state chapter of the All Progressive Congress.

Chairman of the Coalition, Malam Najeeb Alzamffary made this known during a press conference held in Gusau, the state capital.

Najeeb Alzamffary said the mission of Coalition is to sale the candidature of Hon, Tukur Umar  Danfulani considering the achievements he recorded his stewardship as the former acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in sustaining the popularity of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state.        

He described Hon.Tukur Danfulani as loyal and young politician who has a grassroot political experience which was similar to the political ideology of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle adding the the young politician has sacrifice all his political carries to boss, the executive governor of Zamfara state.

“Hon Tukur Danfulani has been with Governor Matawallen for decades and has chosen to remain in his political umbrella since his days as commissioner, federal legislature and now the Governor.It is our believe that, Matawallen Maradun needs a politician who is not only loyal but honest and committed to his political ideas and Hon.Tukur Danfulani is one of them” the Chairman  re emphasised.  

Najeeb Alzamffary however noted that, with his experiences as former PDP  Chairman, Gusau local Government, acting PDP Chairman, Zamfara state and Chairman of many strategic committees in both Zamfara and national we have no doubt Hon. Tukur can lead the APC in the state to the next level.

Earliar in his remarks Alhaji  Musa Tukur Anka called on all stakeholder to unite and votes for Tukur Umar Danfulani, as the state APC Chairman in the forthcoming  state APC Congress slated for  27th, November 2021, 

FROM :JAMILU ISAH GUSAU

Zamfara state Commissioner for Women and Children’s Affairs, Hajia (Dr) Rabi Ibrahim Gimbiyar Shinkafi has assured to work with Office of the First Lady, Hajiya Aishat Bello Muhammad (Matawalle Maradun) towards initiating new programmes that have direct bearing to women and less privilleage for the development the the state.

Speaking during her assumption to duty, Dr. Rabi Ibrahim Gimbiyar Shinkafi assured her commitment toward women and children’s empowerment in the state in order to  encourage them to be self reliant.

“it is our intention to support women at all level and encourages the staffers of the Ministry to enlighten one among them to take the  responsibilities of educating and sensitizing women’s at the grassroots on the importance attached to venturing into trades and many other decent means of earning  living” she added.

Dr Rabi Ibrahim further said her doors will always be opened to receive any meaningful advice and proposal that requires the ministry intervention for implementation of all social protection strategy aimed at realising better life for all women across the state.

Responding on behalf of the staffers of the Ministry, the Director of Finance, Alh. Umar Garba Gusau commended Governor Bello Matawallen for appointing Dr Rabi as the Commissiner for Women in his cabinet and further assured her all directors commitments to give all the maximum support and cooperation the newly posted Commissioner may requires to achieved the desire goal.

From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has re assured his government determinations to address the current insecurity challenges facing the state in order to restore peace and bring development to all parts of the state.

Speaking in Abuja during the International Economic and Security Summit organized by the Standtall Africa Initiative in collaboration with Kabiru Gombe Center for Religious Diversity, Ethics and Peace Studies (KARDEPS), Governor Bello who was represented by the state Commissioner of Environment and Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Nura Isah Gusau commended the organizers in the choice of a topical theme which is “Winning the war against insurgency and insecurity and building a robust and balanced economy for the Nigerian state” A collective effort.

“with securing people’s lives and property as the core agenda of my administration, the government has been making modest progress and success in decimating armed banditry through collaborative effort with security personnel and the people’s support and prayers” Matawalle pointed out.

He stated that although it is difficult to be fighting insurgency while trying to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people in terms of development, a balance has to be struck by both the federal government which is fighting criminal activities in different parts of the country and by his administration in Zamfara.

Matawallen Maradun however appraised the successes recorded in the areas of Social Investment Projects, diversification in agriculture and solid mineral, recruitment into police and military, other departments and agencies which he also said had reduced unemployment, tamed insecurity and boosted the national economy.

Governor Bello similarly noted his administration determination to do all it takes to bring back the glory of Zamfara, not only as one of the most peaceful states in the country but as a robust economy and boasting of very highly enterprising and industrious people coupled with abundant opportunities in terms of arable land and mineral resources. 

While assuring his administration support and commitments for the development of all sector of human endeavour, Governor Bello Matawalle further called for more practical steps to improve power generation and distribution, create more job opportunities and realign forces for making Nigeria a safe haven for local and international investors.

At the end of the two day event Governor Matawalle was honoured with an award in recognition of his effort in fighting insecurity in Zamfara.

FROM : SURAJO MUHAMMAD

Police Tactical Operatives in Zamfara state have rescued 24 victims including 4 students kidnapped by unknown bandits in Shinkafi and Tsafe local government areas of the state.

Zamfara state Commissioner of Police, CP Ayuba Elkana disclosed  this during a press briefing and official handing over of the victims to the state government held at the Command headquarters in Gusau.

CP Ayuba explained that, the victims of the banditry were rescued with the support of the state government and Police Tactical Operatives deployed to Shinkafi, Tsafe and different locations across the state.

He noted that, 4 out of the rescued victims were students of Government Day Secondary School Birnin Yaro in Shinkafi local government who were kidnapped while writing for their WAEC examinations, the other one was a student of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda and while the remaining 8 victims were kidnapped in different locations in the state. 

CP Ayuba emphasised that, all the victims who were rescued unconditionally have been with their abductors for about sixty days noting that, all the rescued victims will undergo medical examination before the proper  handing over to the state government.

In the same vein CP Ayuba Elkana further revealed that, Police Tactical Operatives deployed along Gusau-Tsafe – Funtua road have also successfully rescued eleven passengers who were abducted by bandits while traveling in the night and have since been debriefed and reunited with their families.

While commendimg Zamfara state police for their commitment to service delivery, CP Ayuba however warned the general public against travelling at night, saying that the order of the state government restricting movement of passengers into the state at night time is still in force.

From: Our Reporter

Governor Bello Muhammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has commended the All Progressive Congress (APC)  stakeholders in the state for their steadfastness, focus and commitment to the party. 

He made the commendation on Saturday during the Maradun Local Government APC Congress which was held at the Aishatu Multi-Purpose Hall, Maradun town, the headquarters of the local government area.

Governor Bello Matawalle said the decision of the party leaders, followers, supporters and other stakeholders in ensuring that things are done through understanding and as members of one single family stands the party as exceptional in the country. 
According to him,  the outcome of the party’s congresses have continued to produce consensus candidates in exercise of the oneness and unity that existed in the political history of Zamfara state.

“With the presence of leaders including former governor Yarima, past Deputy governors,  state and national serving and former legislators and other political big-wigs of the state who always come together under one umbrella along with other leaders who have now joined the purposeful leadership of my administration and the APC, the state now stands a better chance on its way to the promised land” Governor Matawalle expressed. 

While reiterating his commitments in building a formidable party structure in the state, Governor Matawalle further stated that the current political dispensation is devoid of witch hunting, blackmail,  bitterness, sideline, selfishness and all forms backwardness but aims at the continued unity of the political class, progress of the state and Empowerment of especially the youth. 

The Barden Hausa who was overwhelmed by the attendance of party members and supporters moreover  thanked specifically the delegates for their understanding which culminated in the choice of acceptable leaders and urged them to continue to be law abiding and with the unflinching and undistracted support to his administration promising that on his part, he will continue to meet the people’s desires.

 Earlier in his speech, the Chairman, state’s congresses and representative of the APC National Secretariat,  Alhaji Kabiru Ibrahim Masari informed the delegates that they were in the state for the exercise in fulfilment of the party’s constitution.

According to Masari, the team was impressed to have seen that consensus candidates in Maradun local Government which is an acceptable form of electing leaders under the party’s constitution had all been agreed upon making their assignment easier and the exercise smoother and rancour free.

After declaring Hon. Yakubu Godo as the consensus Chairman and Mallam Yunusa Magaji as the Secretary along with other executive council members, Hon. Masari further commended the party leaders, supporters and the state government under the leadership of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle for their maturity and urged the party members to remain united and law abiding. 

From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has announced the re-opening of some selected markets in the state as an acid test to the relief of stringent measures earlier taken by the state Government.

Some of the selected markets re-opened in a statement issued to newsm by the Special Advisers to Governor Bello Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication, Mallam Zailani Bappa include the Livestock markets in Gummi, Bagega, Danjibga, Kasuwar Daji, Tsafe, Talata-Mafara and Nasarawar Godel respectively.

Speaking during the swearing in of the two Commissioners, 10 Special Advisers, 8 Permanent Secretaries and the newly appointed state Auditor-General, Governor Matawalle said the decision to re-opened the markets follows the improvement in the security situation in the state in the last one month and the concern of the state Government to the hardship the total closure has inflicted on the local economy.

Governor Matawalle however warned that nobody is allowed to henceforth, take laws into one’s hands even in an obvious breach, as Government will no longer take it kindly to any person or groups killing people in market places as was obtained in the past. 

“Anybody caught breaking this rule will face the appropriate wrath of the law. I therefore call on vigilante groups and concerned individuals to follow the rule of law and due process in addressing any issue that might arise in such situations” Governor Matawalle warned.

He further called on traditional rulers and other community leaders to ensure that the new measure is monitored and tailored to succeed so that more relaxation of the stringent measures can follow in due course.

While congratulating the newly appointees, Governor Bello Matawalle called on them to contribute their utmost quota in ensuring that peace and tranquility now reigns in the state.

At the end the sworn-in government officials were subjected to swearing with the Holy Quran dissociating themselves from bandits and their activities in the state.