The Association of Zamfara Retired Permanent Secretaries has honoured Governor Dauda Lawal for executing impactful projects with direct bearing on the lives of the people.

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, in Gusau on Saturday.

Mr Idris said that the association highlighted the state government’s key achievements as the main reason for the award.

He said Mr Lawal received the award at the Government House conference hall, Gusau on Friday.

Mr Idris stated that Mr Lawal expressed gratitude to the association for considering him worthy of the honour.

The governor said that there was no greater honour than an award from an association of senior citizens who had served the state diligently.

He stated, “I was informed about the plan to host me at a grand dinner, but time did not permit it. It was not deliberate; it was due to the tight schedule at my office.

“Everywhere, people are following what my government is doing. Like I always say, we are very transparent and accountable. I came into office with a clear agenda. My six-point manifesto puts security first. We are achieving a lot across all six areas that I pledged to address during the campaign.

“We have to do what we are doing to open up the state for investors. In sha Allah, in the next few months, our international airport will be ready,” Mr Lawal said.

According to Mr Idris, Mr Lawal said that there was no local government in Zamfara State where he had not invested over N20 billion in projects.

He said visited the local governments to see the ongoing work.

The governor stated, “We are accomplishing a lot. We are seeing steady improvements in the state’s security.

Additionally, our internally generated revenue has risen from 80 million to over five billion maira.”

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Earlier, the Chairman of the association, Muhammad Umar, said the award was their way of commending Mr Lawal for the notable achievements of his administration.

Mr Umar said, “Right from the very beginning, he showed enthusiasm and dedication by introducing a six-point agenda. As senior citizens who had served under multiple administrations, we want to affirm that this administration has exceeded expectations and distinguished itself in workers’ welfare, education, health, and other infrastructural improvements.

“At our Annual General Meeting, when you were barely six months in office, we requested payment of outstanding gratuities, which this government obliged and settled.

“All pending payments, totaling over N13 billion, were paid. Thank you for that. The history of Zamfara will remember you with honour. I appreciate your generosity towards our members, especially during medical emergencies.” 

(NAN)