Resign if you feel short-changed, Zamfara gov tells appointees

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has urged political leaders dissatisfied with the administration's perceived lack of benefits to resign. This call came during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Gusau. The governor responded to complaints from various groups, including politicians, youths, and women, who claimed they were not receiving adequate support under Lawal's rule.

Lawal emphasized that his government had prioritized the delivery of essential infrastructure and projects over the past three years. He detailed that infrastructure projects worth over N20 billion had been implemented in each of the 14 local government areas during this period. Lawal stated that after three years of governance, infrastructure delivery, and restoring peace to the region, it was now time for the administration to shift focus to party politics.

Despite acknowledging a mistake in not publicly disclosing the names of those awarded contracts, Lawal promised to make this information available soon. He also highlighted the importance of party stakeholders, such as Reps Abdulmalik Zannah, Ahmadu Mai-Palace, Aminu Jaji, and Bello Hassan, in providing support to the state's people and youths.

Lawal appealed for unity among APC members, urging them to put aside personal differences and work together as a single party with a shared vision. He warned against the divisive politics of targeting individual leaders, emphasizing that Allah had brought them together in His grace.

The governor announced that over 3,000 youths had been trained in various skills through the administration's initiatives. He also mentioned the provision of transport fares and support for graduates to become self-reliant, with a monthly list of beneficiaries maintained.

Lawal further revealed that he would meet with former governors Ahmad Yarima, Mamuda Shinkafi, Abdulaziz Yari, and Bello Matawalle in Abuja to coordinate and compile the list of individuals who would lead the APC Campaign Council in Zamfara. He assured the audience that despite any perceived exclusions, everyone was important in Allah's eyes, and he would find ways to ensure that all beneficiaries were accommodated.

Lawal emphasized his commitment to addressing all complaints raised during the meeting, promising a plan to ensure that everyone benefited from the administration's efforts.