Gov Lawal Earmarks N5bn For Zurmi Nursing School

School of Nursing in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state will soon wear a face-lift as the state government approved N5bn for its rehabilitation.

Governor Dauda Lawal gave the approval during the flag-off of a cash assistance programme for 850 beneficiaries in Zurmi.

Speaking through his deputy, Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi, Governor Lawal said the approval  is part of  his administration’s desire  to implement projects that have lasting impacts  across the state.

Governor Lawal also disclosed that arrangements had been concluded for the demolition and reconstruction of the Zurmi Emirate Palace, a move aimed at preserving and enhancing the cultural and traditional heritage of the people.

He further revealed that a ₦2 billion contract had been awarded for the construction of Kanwa Road, while work was ongoing on the construction of seven kilometres of the Zurmi–Rukudawa Road, three kilometres of roads within Zurmi town, and three kilometres of roads in Moriki.

According to him, the Zurmi Primary Healthcare Centre and the General Hospital are also undergoing renovation.

Governor Lawal commended the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Alhaji Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi, for sponsoring the cash assistance initiative and urged other political office holders to emulate the gesture in supporting citizens’ welfare.