BAZAMFARA

  By Mohammed Kabir.  The Zamfara State Executive Council’s recent approval of the second phase of the Gusau–Magami–Dansadau Road project may appear, on the surface, as a step forward in the state’s infrastructure development. However, a closer look at the details reveals more cause for concern than celebration. At the Council’s meeting on Monday, 20th October 2025, it was announced that the first phase of the road, awarded to Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company, had seen only 10 kilometres completed out of the planned 30. Despite this poor performance, the government decided to retain the contractor — merely warning that failure to accelerate progress could lead to termination of the contract. This decision raises legitimate questions about accountability and the management of public contracts. In a state where infrastructural decay has slowed economic growth and rural development, allowing an underperforming contractor to continue sends the wrong signal. Citizens expect d...

Gusau, Zamfara State – October 11, 2025: The Health Standard Concern Organization (HESCO) has joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, emphasizing the need for increased investment in the rights, education, and well-being of girls across Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Abdullahi Lawali, HESCO highlighted that this year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” underscores the importance of collective efforts to ensure that every girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential through education, healthcare, safety, and empowerment. Lawali noted that despite global progress, many girls in Zamfara State and other parts of the country still face barriers such as early marriage, gender-based violence, limited access to quality education, and poor health services. He described these challenges as major threats to both individual growth and national development.  “Empowering girls is not ju...

  GUSAU, October 5, 2025 — The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Zamfara State Chapter, has called on the state government and education stakeholders to prioritize teacher welfare, recruitment, and professional development as the world marks this year’s World Teachers’ Day themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession.” In a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Abdullahi Lawali Bungudu, CSACEFA commended teachers across Zamfara for their resilience and commitment to nurturing young minds despite facing insecurity, poor facilities, delayed salaries, and limited training opportunities. Bungudu noted that teachers remain the foundation of the education system and the key drivers of national development. He urged the state government to ensure prompt payment of salaries and allowances, expand recruitment, and provide regular training to enhance teacher performance. He also emphasized the need for safe and inclusive schools, calling for stro...

  The Health Standard Concern Organization (HESCO) has called on eligible residents of Zamfara State to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) from the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the state. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Abdullahi Lawal, the organization described the PVC as “the power of the people,” stressing that it empowers citizens to elect credible leaders and shape the future of both the state and the nation. HESCO emphasized that meaningful participation in the democratic process begins with collecting the PVC and is fulfilled through voting. The organization therefore appealed to all eligible voters who are yet to obtain their PVCs to do so without delay, noting that the card represents their “voice, strength, and future.”

  The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter of a century of advocacy, partnership, and service in promoting inclusive and equitable education across Nigeria. Speaking on the occasion, the Zamfara State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Comrade Abdullahi Lawali Bungudu, described the milestone as “a remarkable achievement in the struggle for quality education for all Nigerians, especially the most marginalized groups, including women, children, and persons with disabilities.” According to him, CSACEFA has over the years remained a strong voice for the voiceless, championing education policies and programs that prioritize access for every child. He noted that in Zamfara State, the coalition has been instrumental in mobilizing communities, strengthening accountability in the education sector, and partnering with government and stakeholders to tackle challenges facing basic and secondary education. “Education is not a...

 PRESS RELEASE. Gusau, Zamfara State – 14th September 2025: The Health Standard Concern Organization (HESCO) has commended the Zamfara State Government for the successful conduct of the 2026 Townhall meeting on budget preparations held at JB Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau. The exercise was marked by the active participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Trafitional Leaders, media representatives and other stakeholders. HESCO noted that the event demonstrates the government’s commitment to inclusive governance, transparency, and participatory decision-making, ensuring that citizens’ voices—channeled through CSOs and the media—are fully represented in policy processes. Speaking during the hearing, HESCO emphasized that the involvement of CSOs and the media is essential in strengthening accountability, promoting good governance, and driving sustainable development in Zamfara State. The organization further reiterated its readiness to continue working collaboratively with the gover...

GUMMI, Zamfara State — The Zamfara State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Malam Kabiru Garba, yesterday paid a condolence visit to the Gummi Emirate Council following a recent boat tragedy that claimed 13 lives and left three missing, as well as ongoing attacks by bandits in the area. The Chairman was received by ADC executives from Gummi and Bukkuyum LGAs, party members, and well-wishers. At the Emirate Council, he met with the Secretary, to whom he conveyed the party leadership’s condolences on behalf of the state executive and party members. During the visit, Honourable Kabiru Garba expressed appreciation for the warm reception and thanked the people of Gummi for their resilience and solidarity amid these challenges. He prayed for Allah’s mercy on the deceased, asking that they be granted Aljannatul Firdaus, and for comfort and strength for the bereaved families and victims of banditry.