Zamfara Souvenir news

 From : Aliyu Buhari Gusau 

The Chairman, Zamfara state Animals Skin dealers Association, Alhaji Yusuf Adamu has called on the state government to intervene between the association and internal revenue service over remittance in the state. 

Speaking with a newsmen in his office in Gusau, the state capital, Alhaji Yusuf Adamu said the called for the intervention of the government became imperative considering the pressure the association is receiving from the state Internal Revenue Services.

The Chairman informed that, the association is paying it’s revenue through Ministry of Animals Health, but the state internal revenue service had emphasised that they were not aware of the payment which they insisted on repayment back to revenue service.

Highlighting on the activities of the association in the state, the Chairman however said the association has members across the 14 local Government area. 

He further informed that in addition to the revenue generated for the state and  job creation for the teeming youth in the state, the association had been contributing in educating it’s members on government Programmes and policies. 

While appealing to the general public to support the administration of Governor Matawalle in fighting insecurity in the state, the Chairman further calls on them to continue praying for peace in the state and country at large. 

From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has ordered traditional rulers in the state to seek for approval before awarding and conferring any traditional titles to individual in their respective institutions.

In a statement issued to press in Gusau, the state capital by the Special Adviser to Governor on Public Enlightement, Media and Communication, Malam Zailani Bappa quote the governor saying “the directive becomes necessary in order to checkmates indicriminate awards and possible abused of the traditional institutions.

“All emirs, senior district heads and dstrict heads in the state are hereby directed to officially seek permission from the state government before conferring traditional titles to anyone”, Governor Matawalle stated.

While advising traditional rulers across the state to abide by the new directives Governor Bello Matawalle further  emphasised that “no emir, senior district head or district head will appoint anybody into any traditional office without securing official permission and clearance from the state government. 

“Compliance to this directive is now mandatory and failure to it will attract serious reprimand from the state Government”, he warned.

The directive comes after a traditional title of Sarkin Fulani was conffered on one Ado Aleiru suspected to be a wanted notorious bandit last week by the Yandoto emirate, a development that did not go down well with majority of people within and outside the state.

From : Our Reporter

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara state government has dissociated hid administration over the alledged turbaning of one Ado Aleru as the “Sarkin Fulani” of Birnin Yandoto Emirate in Tsafe local government area of the state.

In a statement issued to newsmen by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe (Sardaunan Dan- Isa) in Gusau, the state capital, said the administration of Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle is not aware and described the alleged turbaning  of the new Sarkin Fulanin of the emirate by the emir as illgal done without the approval of the state government.

While condemning the act Governor Bello Matawalle as part of the measure to investigate the reason behinds the turbaning according to the statement, has further approved the immediate suspension of the Emir.

He however stated that in the meantime, Alh. Mahe Garba Marafa, who is the District Head of ‘Yandoto has been assigned to take charge of the affairs of the Emirate.

Accordingly, Governor Bello Matawalle has also constituted a 6-man committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the Emir. 

The committee members according to the statement are; Hon.Yahaya Chado Gora as Chairman, Hon.Yahaya Mohammad Kanoma, Hon. Muhammad Umar B/Magaji, Hon. Lawal Abubakar Zannah, Alhaji Isa Muhd Moriki (Rtd P/Sec) , Bar. Musa Garba while Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary.  Ministry of Justice is to serve as the Secretary of the committee respectively.

The removal of His Royal Highness, the emir of Birnin “Yandoto Daji by the state government must be connected with his alledged involvement in the turbaning of Ado Aleru, a suspected notorious  bandit as the new “Sarkin Fulani” of the emirate in a colorful ceremony held in Yandoto Daji town over the weekend.

From : Surajo Muhammad

Eligible voters in Zamfara state who are yet to obtain PVCs have been advised to use the remaining two weeks extension by INEC’s to obtain or update their permanent voters cards  before 31st July, 2022.

Speaker, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya (Jarman Moriki) and Chairman, Zamfara state Continuous Voters Registration and Mobilization Committee made the call in Saudi Arabia while commenting on the recent INEC’S extension of the exercise across the country.

The Chairman who spoke through the committee Secretary, Hon. Lawal M. Liman (Gabdon Kaura) said, the two weeks’ extension by INEC is a great opportunity for the eligble voters who are yet to obtain or updates their PVC to do so in earnest.

Gabdon Kaura while commending Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle for granting a work-free-week to enable civil and public servants partake in the exercise however calls on local government committees for voters mobilizations to liaise with all relevant stakeholders in their communities in an effort to realize the set goals of registering all eligible persons in the state.

“For you to exercise your fundamental roles and constitutional rights, you need to have your permanent voters cards, he affirmed.

Form : Our Reporter

The death of Ahmad Modibbo Gusau, former General manager-Personnel, Zamfara Textile Company limited has been described as a great loss to the state and nation in general.

Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association, Zamfara state branch, Muhammad Mujitaba Isah mni made this known while condolling the family of the deceased at his residence in GRA Gusau, the state capital.

Mujitaba Isah who led members of the ABU Alumni Zamfara state branch to condole Hajia Hadiza Ahmad Modibbo and entire family over the death, described late Ahmad Modibbo Gusau as a gentle man who contributed in many ways for the development of Gusau town and Zamfara state entirely.

“late Ahmad Modibbo was a complete gentleman who’s contribution’s in the area of job creation, youth empowerment and assistance to less privileged can’t be quantify and continue to be remembered” he stated.

He however, pray to Allah SWA to forgive all his short coming, make Aljannah be his final abode and further give the family the courage to bear the irreparable loss.

Late Ahmad Modibbo Gusau a former General Manager- Personnel, Zamfara Textile Company limited Gusau died on Thursday 14th July,2022 in Gusau after a prolong illness.

Age 84, late Modibbo left behind two wives, Hajia Hadiza Ahmad Modibbo, General Manager, Federal Mortgage Bank Gusau and current Vice Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University Alumni Association Zamfara state branch, Hajia Amina Modibbo and 18 children’s.

Muslims across the state attended his funeral prayer held at Muslim Foundation Jummu, at mosque, GRA Gusau.

From :Our Reporter

Zamfara state Amirul – Hajj and Speaker, state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Mu,azu Magarya has called on the state intending pilgrims to pray for their immediate communities, Zamfara state and Nigeria in general while performing this year’s Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.

Magarya made the call in Mekka while addressing the the state Pilgrims shortly after the joint meeting with members of the Amirul-Hajj committee and state Hajj Commission ahead of the preparations for the 8th Dulhijjah that marks the commencement of the Hajj exercise properly.

In a statement issued to press by the Director General, Press Affairs, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Malam Nasiru Usman Biyabiki said, the Amirul – Hajj Rt. Hon. Nasiru Magarya who stressed the need for a special prayer from the state intending pilgrims for peace to rein in the state further charged the committee members and officials of the state Hajj Commission to ensure the safety of the entire pilgrims to enabled them perform their Hajj rituals with ease.

“Government under the leadership of Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun will continue to provide all it takes to ensure a successful hajj exercise” he added.

Hon. Magarya  while commending the state intending Pilgrims for their good attitudes and behaviours both at home and in the holy land further advised them to maintain the tempo.

Commenting on his committee preparations, the Amirul Hajj said, all the state intending pilgrims led by the state Amirul Hajj, traditional rulers and official of the Hajj Commission have been transported from Makka to Munna for the real Hajj exercise.

From : Aminu Umar Bukkuyum

Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has approved N52.9 million for special Sallah Package to 75 boarding Secondary Schools across the state.

Announcing the package at Government House Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi state, Governor Bagudo said the amount released is for the purchases of cows, bags of rice, ingredients and other condiments required for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir Sallah.

While advising the stakeholders I charges of distributions of the items to fear Allah and share it’s Accordingly Governor Bagudo however pleaded with the parents to allow their wards to remain in schools during the Sallah festivities to ensure that academic activities continue smoothly after the Sallah celebrations .

He however warned Principals of the schools to make judicious use of the provisions for enhanced feeding and education in the state.

From : Our Reporter

Zamfara state Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawallen Maradun has felicitate with Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of eid-al-adha celebrations.

In a statement issued to newsmen by the Special Adverser on Public Enlightement, Media and Communication, Mallam Zailani Bappa in Gusau, the state capital said Governor Matawalle described this Sallah celebration as another important period of the Islamic calendar where Allah has opened another floodgate of mercy for his servants, an opportunity we must all grab.

“As we mark the bountiful Arafat day, and subsequent day to mark this year’s eid, we must reflect back on all the happenings in our dear state so that we can use this time to put our priorities right for the next year ahead of us”,  Governor Matawalle advised.

According to him, Zamfara state is faced with challenges of insecurity and other life threatening challenges, according to him as Muslims fast tomorrow, they must not relent in supplicating to the Almighty to ease our hardship and bring the end of our sufferings.

While appealling to state the intending pilgrims in the Holy land to equally supplicate for our redemption as they stand tomorrow on the mount of Arafat Governor Matawalle further called on all and sundry at home to observe this period peacefully and within the confines of the law.

“it is our duty as Muslims to show good example and share good habits in every way we can”, Governor advised.

He however assured that his administration will continue to do everything possible to serve the state better and pray that God will answer our prayers for a lasting peace in the state and a peaceful political transition early next year.

FROM : SURAJO MUHAMMAD 

Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare of the Zamfara state Printing and Publishing Company, ( The Legacy Newspaper) has been elected as Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zamfara state Council.

Announcing the result at the end of the election during the union 2022 triennial delegates conference held at the NUJ Secretariat Gusau, Zamfara state the Comrade Akoredit Abdulraof who was the returning officer declared that Ibrahim Musa Maizare of the Legacy Newspaper haven scored the highest votes declared winner.

Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare who scored 68 votes according to the national officer defeated his closest rival Comrade Nasiru Shehu Aula Dabbakal of Zamfara state Radio and Television Services that got 31 votes respectively.

Other contested post announced by the returning officer also is the position of Treasurership that contested by two contestants namely, Comrade Jamilu Sani Tsafe of the Legacy Newspaper and that  Yakubu Samaila Kaura where the incubent Treasurer Malam Jamilu Sani Tsafe retained the post after spring 68 votes against 31 votes scored by his opponent Comrade Yakubu Samaila Kaura.

“the positions of Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Financial Secretary and Auditor General were returned  unopposed” he informed.

Those elected to run the affairs of the union for the period of three years are, Ibrahim Musa Maizare Chairman, Halliru Muhammd of NTA Gusau, Vice Chairman, Ibrahim Muhammd Gada of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Secretary and Nafisa Ibrahim Kanoma of Zamfara Radio as Assistant Secretary.

Other are Jamilu Sani Tsafe of the Legacy Newspaper Treasurer, Mas’ud Ibrahim of Gamji TV Financial Secretary  and Surajo Muhammad from Pride FM as Auditor General respectively.

In his acceptance speech, the new NUJ Chairman Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare urged his colleagues to join hand with him to take the union to a greater high.

From :  Bilyaminu Muhammad

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has signed into law, a bill for the prohibiting and punishing banditry, cattle rustling, cultism, kidnapping and other incidental offences in the state.

Assenting the new bill into law at Government House Chamber Gusau, the state capital, Governor Bello Matawalle said the purpose of initiating the law is to ensure that Zamfara state is protected from the crimes of banditry and other associated crimes listed in the bill as passed by the Zamfara state House of Assembly.

“the law was part of the series of my administration’s determined efforts to address the nagging challenges of banditry and associated crimes in the state” Matawalle stated.

Highlighting some section on the law Governor Matawalle lamented that the new kawprovides that any person found guilty of banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, cultism or being an informant to the bandits is liable to death penalty.

Similarly, the Governor said under the law, anyone found guilty of aiding and or abetting the crimes mentioned is liable to life imprisonment, twenty years imprisonment or ten years imprisonment without options of fine respectively.

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle maintained that, 
“the most fundamental focus of governance anywhere in the world is security, in this regard my administration is determined to go to any length of the law in order to secure the state, restore peace in the communities and place the state on a sound and enduring development trajectory” he reiterated.

While appealing to the general public for supporting all government Programmes and policies, governor Matawalle said under his watch Zamfara state will continue to explore all possible remedies to the current plight of the people of the state.

Matawalle however called on those making insinuations about the decision to support the right of community members to self defence against ruthless attacks by bandits to take into consideration the scale of the problem facing the state, saying they should take into account the plight of the innocent people who are maimed, killed and kidnapped on a daily basis and in various parts of the state.

He commended the state House of Assembly for keeping up with their constitutional responsibility of making laws to secure the state and further thanked the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for its consistent support and cooperation to Zamfara state to achieve the desired end to banditry in the state.

Earlier in his address, the Speaker, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya while presenting the bill to the Governor, said the law will serve as a legal instrument for prosecuting banditry related offenders in the state.