Governor Lawal Assigns Budget, Planning Portfolio To New Commissioner

Zamfara State governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has assigned Prof. Yahaya Zakari as the commissioner for Budget and Planning.

A statement signed by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, senior special assistant (Media) Office of the Secretary to the State Government  said the appointment followed the swearing-in of Zakari on Tuesday as a member of the Zamfara State Executive Council.

It said that Hon. Abdulmalik Gajam had been redeployed as the substantive commissioner for Education, Science and Technology.

“Governor Lawal has directed the affected Commissioners to assume duty in their respective ministries with immediate effect.

“He further charged them to bring renewed commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the effective delivery of government policies and programmes in line with the administration’s Rescue Agenda,” it added.