Zamfara Revives Women Affairs Ministry To Boost Services For Vulnerable Groups

The Zamfara State Government has revitalized the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to enhance service delivery to women, children, vulnerable persons, and other marginalized groups across the state.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Garba Aliyu Gayari, disclosed this during an interview with news men yesterday in his office.

He said the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal has brought significant improvements across all sectors of the state, including the transformation of the Ministry.

According to him, before the current administration came into power, the Ministry was in a dilapidated condition. He noted that it has now been upgraded to a standard that supports effective operations and improved service delivery.

Gayari further stated that the government has demonstrated strong commitment to the welfare of orphans in orphanage homes, as well as children in approves schools in Bungudu and those in remand homes. He said interventions cover education, healthcare, shelter, skills acquisition, and provision of other social amenities.

The Permanent Secretary added that the Ministry, under the leadership of Dr. Aisha M. Z. Anka, has re-strategized its operations to collaborate with independent donor agencies. This, he explained, aligns with the administration’s Rescue Agenda aimed at lifting thousands of women out of poverty through skills acquisition programmes.

He said Zamfara State government has showed readiness to partner with both local and international donors, including offering counterpart funding to support development initiatives.