Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state says his government will not negotiate with bandits.
This is as the governor announced plans to implement a comprehensive road map aimed at transforming the state’s situation from years of banditry and neglect to prioritizing the reconstruction of communities affected by insecurity.
He expressed his intention to expedite the state’s recovery by undertaking urban and rural development projects that will contribute to its full restoration.
This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner of Information and Culture, Hon. Mannir Mu’azu Haidara in Lagos.
The commissioner said that Governor Lawal remains firm in his position of not negotiating with bandits and supporting all the security agencies in the effort to rid the state of rampaging bandits.
Mr Mannir further said that Governor Lawal remains steadfast in his resolve to not negotiate with bandits and is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of the people of Zamfara State.
“The governor’s utmost priority is to create a secure environment, free from the years of insecurity that have plagued the state,” he said.
On governance, the commissioner said the present administration is currently restoring sanity in the state.
“The first thing he did was make sure that the three months unpaid salaries of workers left by the last administration are settled while also giving attention to efforts to settle all other entitlements of workers,” he said.
The commissioner noted that some urban development projects have started and are ongoing even as more will be embarked upon in rural areas.
On education, the commissioner pointed out that plans are in place to make sure that its quality is improved across all levels and learning environment upgraded to befitting standards.
“Years of bad governance had left Zamfara behind in many ways. Now, Governor Dauda Lawal has taken the daunting task of creating a new Zamfara that will be on track of progress and development. It is a huge task that will require a lot of resources but Gov. Dauda Lawal has the will and the massive support of the people of Zamfara State to make this possible,” the Commissioner added.
The commissioner called on the media and other stakeholders to lend support to the administration of Gov. Lawal which is on a mission to rescue Zamfara state and its people.
