Zamfara Governor Appoints 282 Aides

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of 282 senior special assistants in a move aimed at strengthening inclusive and participatory governance.

The appointments which took immediate effect were announced on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada in a statement signed by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, the senior special assistant (media) in the office of the Secretary to the State Government.

The SSG said the appointments underscored Governor Lawal’s commitment to inclusive and participatory governance, strengthening grassroots engagement, broadening citizens’ involvement in government affairs and enhancing effective communication of government policies, programmes and achievements across the state.

He said the action further reinforced the administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency and people-centred development under the Rescue and Rebuild Agenda.

The appointees according to him will assist the governor in a wide range of roles, including community engagement, grassroots mobilisation, matters relating to persons with disabilities, media & publicity and other duties as may be assigned.

The government said the new aides are expected to serve as effective bridges between government and the people, ensuring that diverse community voices are heard and reflected in governance.

Lawal charged the appointees to demonstrate dedication, loyalty, professionalism and commitment to public service.

He urged them to see their appointments not as political reward, but as a call to serve, and to work to ensure that government policies reach every ward and community in the state.