Zamfara Souvenir news

.From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has called on the newly sworn-in High Court Judges to take crucial decisions that will impact the lives of the people in the state.

Speaking during the official swearing in ceremony of the new High Court Judges and Special Advisers held at the Council Chamber, Government House Gusau, Governor Matawalle implored the new High Court Judges to play a critical role in upholding the constitution while protecting the rights of all citizens regardless of their status or background.

” One of the key responsibilities of the judiciary is to uphold the rule of law and further ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected” he remainded.

The appointments of the new High Court Judges according to him were based on the recommendations of the National Judicial Council as well as their unwavering commitment to the rule of law, track record of hard work, and qualifications for the prestigious position.

” in a democratic setting, judiciary is an essential branch of government that acts as checks and balances to ensure that justice is served” he stated.

While congratulating the newly sworn-in High Court Judges, Matawalle however expressed his administration’s commitment to support them in their endeavours and ensure that the judiciary in Zamfara state continues to deliver justice efficiently and fairly.

The four newly sworn-in High Court Judges are the Chief Registrar, Zamfara state Shari’a Court of Apeal, Abdullahi Muhammad Gusau Esq, Umar Abdul-Nasir Esq, Sa’ad Garba Gurbin Bore Esq and Muntaka Ahmed Ya’akub respectively.

In the same vein Governor Bello Matawalle also Sworn-in nine newly appointed Special Advisers as part of his administration routine of injecting the public service with fresh and capable hands to assist in effective service delivery.

Governor Matawalle informed that their appointment as Special Advisers was based on merit and further called on them to live by their oath of office and ensure equity and fair play in the discharge of their responsibilities.

He assured people of Zamfara state that his administration will not relent in its commitment and determination to achieve a lasting peace and promote the well-being of the people, pointing out that his government is determined to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections. 

Those appointed and sworn-in as Special Advisers during the ceremony are, Hon. Sahabi Ahmad Mada, Hon. Shehu Garba Bungudu, Engr Nura Makwashi Maradun, Hon. Sani Galadi, Hon Kabiru S.Aski Gummi, Hon Lawal Marafa, Hon Dandare Dandakko, Hon Babangida Abdullahi, and Hon Ahmed Abubakar respectively.

From : Haruna Muh’d Gusau

The All Progressive Congress APC Presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections, Bola Ahmad Tunibu (Jagaban) has assured to create more jobs opportunities if elected with a view to reducing higher rate of poverty, unemployment and crimes across the nation.

Bola Ahmad made the declaration while addressing the APC supporters at Trade Fair Complex Bye-pass road Gusau  in continuation of his national campaign rally held in Gusau, the Zamfara state capital.

The hopeful presidencial candidate who was received by the mammoth crowd of APC supporters from all the 14 local government areas of the state further promised not to fail Nigerians if elected as president in the upcoming general election.

“Despite all the challenges, APC will win all the contesting seats in the next month general election” Tunibu assured.

While commending Zamfara state Governor, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, former Governors, Ahmad Sani Yarima, Mahmuda Aliyu Shinkafi and Dr Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar and Sen, Kabiru Garba Marafa for their wonderful efforts in gathering support for him and all APC candidates in the state, Bola Ahmad however assured that if given the mandate, he would not fail Nigerians.

Earliar speaking, Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawale of Zamfara state who is serving as Tunibu Campaign Coordinator in North West states has again assured that, Zamfara state was hundred percent in support of his Presidential ambition and promised to votes for him and all candidates of the APC.“We are solidly in your support and lam assuring you that you will get our votes” Matawalle promised.

“We are solidly in your support and lam assuring you that you will get our votes” Matawalle promised.
During the campaign visits, three serving Governors have attended the rally they are, Mal. Nasiru El- rufai of Kaduna state, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state and Babagana zulum of Borno state respectively.

During the campaign visits, three serving Governors have attended the rally they are, Mal. Nasiru El- rufai of Kaduna state, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state and Babagana zulum of Borno state respectively.
Others are the APC National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, Vice Chairman, APC North West Zone, Salihu Lukman and host of others.

Others are the APC National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, Vice Chairman, APC North West Zone, Salihu Lukman and host of others.

From : Our Reporter

Emir of Maradun,(Sarkin Kayan Maradun) His Royal Highness, Alhaji Garba Muhammad Tambari has conferred the traditional titles of Talban Maradun, Danjekan Maradun and Janjunan Mardun to the former governor’s of Zamfara state Sen. Ahmad  Sani Yarima Bakura, Mahmuda Aliyu Shinkafi and Hon. Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar respectively.

Speaking when he received the campaign train of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle reelection under the leadership of the former Governor of Zamfara state Hon. (Dr) Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar who payed him a traditional homage at his Palace in Maradun, Sarkin Kayan Tambari said the traditional titles was confer on them because of their contributions for the development of Mardun emirate and state in general.

He however described the coming together of all the past governor’s and their supporters to speaks with one voice as a great omen for the politics of Zamfara state, adding that, their coming together will no doubt assist in addressing the major challenges facing the state.

” I prayed that, the coming together of these powerful politicians in the state will be a stepping stone to a lasting peace in the state” emir prayed.

The emir however commended Governor Bello Matawalle’s led administration for its support to traditional institutions in the state and call on him to do more if reelected for the second term.

Earliar Speaking, the former governor’s who spoke on the need to rally around the candidature of Governor Matawalle under the flag of APC, the only known political party to the people of Zamfara state further assured the Governor would do more for the development of the state.

The former governor’s used the forum to thanks the emir and Maradun Emirate Council for given them the titles and the warm reception accorded to the campaign team by the people of the local government area and further advised them to votes for APC at all levels during the forthcoming elections.

The campaign team for the re-election of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle was in Maradun local Government area in continuation to mobilize people to votes for APC candidates in this year’s election.

From: Haruna Muhammad Gusau

In an effort to boost the loyalty and support of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle’s second term bid, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara state chapter, Hon.Tukur Umar Danfulani has distributed15 cars to party supporters groups across the state.

Presenting the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Gusau the state capital according to a statement made available to weekly on line legacy newspaper, signed by the state publicity secretary of the party, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau stated that the vehicles which was distributed to the APC supporters groups was part of the Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani’s efforts to expressed and appreciated the group members wonderful support and contributions the APC is receiving from them, assuring that the party will not disappoint them.

While congratulating the beneficiaries for receiving the gesture, the spoke person of the APC in Zamfara state however urged members and supporters of the the APC in the state to continue to be law abiding and play politics with maturity so that others can learn from them.

According to the statement, the official presentation of the vehicles to the beneficiaries which took place at Gusau Old Livestock Market in Gussu was attended by APC stakeholders and state Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani who noted that “owing to the increasing support to Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle in the state, there is needs of the campaign train to adequately be treated accordingly”.

From : Haruna Muhammad Gusau

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has reiterated his administration’s committement to give top much priority on due process if re-elected for second term in the upcoming election.

Speaking during a political campaign rally held in Tsafe town, the headquarters of Tsafe local government area of the state, Governor Bello Matawalle while appreciating the level of the unity among APC stakeholders in the state that happened through dialogue with all aggrieved supporters of former governor Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, Sen.Kabiru Garba Marafa and Hon Aminu Sani Jaji further assured his government determination to follow due process in discharging his duty if given the mandate once again.

“What we have seen today in Tsafe town have shown that the ongoing dialogues among us had succeeded and the entire people of the local government are supporting our great party APC. We thanks you and appreciate you ” he mentioned.

Governor Bello however tasked members of the APC in the state to remain united and shun all forms of irregularities that will distrupt the existing unity and victory of the party in the state.

Earliar in their separate addresses, the Chairman, Governor Bello Matawalle re-election campaign committee and former Governor of Zamfara state, Hon. Abdu-aziz Yaro Abubakar and Sen. Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura urged electorates in Tsafe local Government to elect APC from top to bottom to ensure continued development at all levels.

“We assured you that if re- elected as governor, Matawalle will executes valuable projects that have direct bearing to a command man and further reintroduce  poverty alleviation programme and re enforce security for Zamfara to compete with other states in the federation” they have reiterated.

In the same vein, the Campaign train was earliar in Birnin Magaji local government area while addressing the APC teeming supporters in the local government area, Governor Matawalle assured the people of the area that he will redouble his commitment to ensure that the issue of insecurity has been eliminated in the area.

Some of the APC personalities and stakeholders who graced the campaign in the areas includes, former Governors of Zamfara state, Hon. Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, Send. Ahmad Sani Yarima and Alhaj Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi. Others are Sen. Sahabi Ya’u Kaura, Hon. Alh Aminu Sani Jaji and host of others.

From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has approved the appointment of 412 academic and non-academic staff for the newly established Zamfara state University, Talata Mafara.

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has approved the appointment of 412 academic and non-academic staff for the newly established Zamfara state University, Talata Mafara.

In a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital by the Special Adviser to Governor Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication, Malam Zailani Bappa stated that the approval which takes with immediate effect follows by the recommendations forward by the Management of the University.

The statement further stated that out of the 412 recommended candidates by the Prof. Yusuf led Committee which was coordinated by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi, 205 were academic staff in comprises Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturers II, Assistant Lecturers, and Graduate Assistants.

While the remaining 207 according to the statement were non-academic that compriese Deputy Registrars, Principal Assistant Registrars, Assistant Registrars, Senior Executive Officers, Administrative Assistants, Principal Accountants, Technologists, System Analysts, Principal Software Developers, Library Officers, Confidential Secretaries, Computer Operators, Health Personnel, Clerical Officers, Artisans, Livestock/Diary Officers, and Technical Officers respectively.

“Governor Matawalle has since directed the Head of Service to convey the approval through the Ministry for Higher Education for the university to release letters of appointment to all successful candidates” the statement added.

While congratulating the new appointees according to the statement, Governor Matawalle however implored them to discharge their noble duties diligently for the progress of the university and the state in general.

 The statement quote Governor Matawalle’s promised on his administration committement to continue to give the newly established university all the required support to meet the demands to become a world-class university.

Already according to the statement in a report submitted by the committee on strategy and development headed by Prof. Yusuf Muhammad Adamu Tsafe, Governor Matawalle had earlier directed the Ministry for Higher Education to liaise with the Management of ZAMSUT to ensure implementation of all key recommendations that would facilitate the smooth take-off of the university.

From: Our Reporter

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has been honoured with the title of “Sarkin Yakin NUT” NUT’s Chief Warrior by the Nigeria Union of Teacher’s, Zamfara state chapter.

Presenting the honour to the Governor at his residence in Gusau, the state capital recently, the Chairman of the Union Comrade Maikano Sani Maru said, the decision to endorse the administration of Matawalle was borne out of the many good tidings it brought to the members of the Union in the last four years.

Comrade Sani who emphasised their union solidarity with the present administration of Governor Matawalle further stated that the Union will not forget the employment of over 600 qualified teachers which eased the pressure of teacher/pupil ratio in the state’s primary schools as well as created jobs for the unemployed, thereby easing poverty in the society.

He however recalled that the Matawalle’s administration paid their accumulated leave grants as well as promoted over ten thousand teachers in the state.

“We are indebted to your adminstration for the continuous training and re-training of our members through the Universal Basic Education Board in the state”, Comrade Sani announced.

While expressing the union gratitude to Governor Matawalle for including school teachers in the implementation of N30,000 minimum wage in the state the leadership of the union also assured their committement to support all government programmes.

Earliar in his response, Governor Bello Matawalle promised to do more for teachers and other professional trades unoin in the state when returned into office.

“My administration will focus more on education, Health Services and infrastructure” he reemphasized.

As part of the solidarity to the Governor, no fewer than thirty Civil groups, Professional bodies and trade Unions have visited the Governor to express their unalloyed support to his second term bid in the last few days.

Form : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has called on more efforts from all citizens in 2023 to address the lingering socio-economic and security challenges facing the people across the nation.

This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital by the Special Adviser to Governor Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Malam Zailani Bappa.

The statement qoutes Governor Bello Matawalle wishing all citizens a new and more prosperous year 2023 ahead saying that the nation in two year had a very challenges of economic down turn due to the consequences of Covid-19 which ravaged the entire Globe in 2020.

” the challenges devastated the World economy and decreased productivity, government earnings dropped drastically and inflation increased which adversely affected the ability of government to impact more positively on the people” Governor Matawalle stated.

In spite of all these according to him his administration has been able to reach out to grassroots in many ways than most of the contemporaries elsewhere.

“the issue of security is top most on our agenda and Allah’s willing, we are succeeding beyond expectations and we are still more hopeful, determined and prepared to ensure that we ends these lingering storm and deliver more dividends of democracy to the grassroots” he reiterated.

While wishing everyone a happy and prosperious new year 2023 Governor Matawalle mentioned that the challenges ahead is the entire people support and co-operation for Government to succeed.

Governor Matawalle who has already commenced his campaign for reelection across the 14 local government areas of the state also reminded that the first quarter of the year is an election year and appeal to all citizens to conduct the act with conscience and decorum.

According to him, “on our part, we have mapped out our plans to ensure that when elected into office for the second term, we shall not only complete ongoing projects across the state but vigorously pursue new ones in every electoral ward of the state “, he promised.

 From : Bilyaminu Muhammad

Governor Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state has signed into law the Appropriation Bill for 2023 and seven other bills.

Speaking at the signing ceremony held at Government House Council Chamber Gusau recently, Governor Bello Muhammad said, the signing of the 2023 Appropriation bill and others into law was part of his administration to promote social inclusion towards meeting yearnings and aspirations of the state citizenry

“We entrusted with the critical responsibility of generating, managing and allocating resources for the development of Zamfara state in a responsible and transparent manner” Governor Matawalle noted.

Matawalle further explained that security and social support took the lion share of the 2023 Appropriation, adding that more resources have been allocated to education with special focus on quality education in the state.

According to him his administration has also prioritizes the rural health care delivery and major infrastructure development projects to stimulate state economy and create job opportunities.

While expressing appreciation to the state House of Assembly for the timely and speedy passage of the Appropriation Bills which he described as an indication of good working relationship with his administration, Governor Bello Matawalle further called on government officials and political office holders in the state to brace up in the proper and judicial implementations of the 2023 budget.

Other bills assented into law by the Executive Governor during the ceremony also includes a law to establish Zamfara State College of Nursing Sciences to be located in Zurmi, a bill to create Zamfara state Education Trust Fund and a law to establish Zamfara state Teachers’ Service Board as well as many other matters thereto, 2022.

Present at the signing ceremony were the State Deputy Governor, Senator Hassan Muhammad, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura, the SSG Alh. Kabir Balarabe, state Head of Service and other numerous top government officials, political office holders and important personalities from all walks of life.

From : Our Reporter

District Head of Mayana, Gusau local Government area of Zamfara state, Engr Mustapha Musa Mayana has condoled the Emir of Gusau, HRH. Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Bello over the demise of Alhaji Umar Muhammad Kabir Danbaba ( Danruwatan Gusau), District Head of Gada Biyu.

Condoling the Emir on the sudden death of the deceased at his Palace, Mayana district, Engr. Mustapha Mayana described the death of Alhaji Umar Danruwatan Gusau as a great loss not only to his immediate family but to the entire Gusau Emirate and state in general.

“On behalf of my humble self, Mayana family, village heads and entire community members of Mayana district  we humbly forward our condolences to HRH. the Emir of Gusau ( Sarkin Katsina Gusau) and entire traditional institutions in the state over this great loss” Mayana stated.

According to him, the district head of Gada Biyu, late Umar Muhammad Kabir Danbaba during his lives was a complete gentleman that has respect for leaders, fashion for the traditional institutions and above all has contributed in so many ways for the development of his immediate constituency’s and Gusau emirate in general.

Engr. Mayana however pray Allah Subhanahu Wataalla to grant him Aljanna Firdausi, forgive all his shorts coming and further. gives his immediate family and Gusau emirate fortitude to bear the great loss.

Late Umar Muhammad Kabir Danbaba Danruwatan Gusau died on Tuesday 27th December, 2022 at Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital Sokoto where he received a medical care as a result of the injuries he sustained after a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Gusau – Futua road together with convoys of His Eminance, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa,ad Abubakar lll.

He was burried in Sokoto, at Hubbaren Shehu Sokoto according to the islamic right.