{
  "id": 11443783,
  "title": "Zamfara @30: Zamfara gov unveils remodelled secretariat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/zamfara-30-zamfara-gov-unveils-remodelled-secretariat-11443783",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:14:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/zamfara-30-zamfara-gov-unveils-remodelled-secretariat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 30th anniversary of Zamfara State's formation, Governor Dauda Lawal unveiled the remodeled JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau. The event, attended by past governors and the former Military Administrator, Colonel Jibril Bala Yakubu, marked a significant milestone for the state. Yakubu, who built Phase 1 of the secretariat in 1997, expressed his surprise at the changes since his tenure, stating that the state has undergone drastic transformations. He praised Lawal's efforts, urging stakeholders to embrace peace and unity, which he believes will elevate the state to greater heights. Lawal thanked all former governors and the Military Administrator, assuring them of his commitment to further development and infrastructure investment to benefit the people of Zamfara.",
  "summary": "In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned the remodelled JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, Zamfara State. According to a statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Sulaiman Idris, on Friday, and made available to PUNCH Online, the commissioning took place on Friday. The event was Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Zamfara @30: Zamfara gov unveils remodelled secretariat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/zamfara-30-zamfara-gov-unveils-remodelled-secretariat",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:46:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}