Gov Lawal Distributes Vehicles To Higher Institutions

Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions in an effort to strengthen the capacity of Zamfara education sector.

This was contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Suleiman Idris, in Gusau on Friday.

The statement said the vehicles are institutional assets and operational tools to support administration, supervision, accreditation, official engagements, and other legitimate responsibilities of the benefiting institutions.

The statement noted that institutions and offices allocated brand-new vehicles are Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.

Other beneficiaries included the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Gusau; the Teachers Service Board; the Senior Secondary School Board; Quality Assurance; ZACAS; and other State Government Public Institutions.

In his remarks, Governor Lawal reiterated that the initiative would enhance the productivity of Zamfara public office holders by providing reliable transportation, enabling them to deliver services more effectively and quickly.

“It is important to emphasise that these vehicles are not personal entitlements for any office holder.

“They remain the property of the Zamfara State Government and must be used responsibly and strictly for official purposes.

“I expect institutions to be responsible for custody, deployment, maintenance, and documentation. Heads will be accountable for misuse, unauthorised use, or unnecessary deterioration of assets.”

The governor stressed the commitment of his administration to continue to provide the infrastructure, equipment, and institutional support needed to improve higher education in Zamfara State.

“In return, we expect responsible leadership, prudent management, and measurable improvements in academic and administrative performance,” Lawal said.

He congratulated the benefiting institutions and urged them to ensure that the vehicles serve the institutions, students, and the people of Zamfara State rather than individual interests.

Malam Sagir Inuwa, a farmer from Sabuwa local government, lamented on how they could not have access to their farms.

“Many of us sleep dreaming about our farms. We hope the deployment of more security personnel in the zone will help improve security for us to access our farms.”

Another resident of Sabuwa, Malam Garba Adamu, also welcomed the deployment of more security personnel and urged the people to give them the needed support for maximum results.

Bello Idris, a trader from Ɗandaji in Funtua local government area, lauded the renewed move with increased police personnel and urged other security agencies, particularly the military to also deploy additional personnel.

He expressed gratitude towards the response of Nigeria Police and other security authorities during the recent attacks in Ɗandaji and other communities in the area.

“The quick response from security authorities during the recent attacks were commendable.”

“We urged the government to deploy more special security personnel,” he said.

Alhaji Lawal Abbas also lauded the development and urged for more commitment from all stakeholders for more successes in containing banditry in Funtua Zone. (NAN)