Zamfara Governor Lawal Calls for Fairness in Cash Transfers

Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara State, has called for transparency and fairness in the implementation of the federal government's conditional cash transfer programme. He made this statement during a meeting with officials from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) at the Government House in Gusau.

The NSIPA delegation informed the governor about plans to extend the social investment programme to vulnerable households to alleviate economic hardship. Each eligible household is set to receive an ATM card with N10,000 to assist with basic needs.

Governor Lawal expressed his administration's readiness to support the initiative but insisted that disbursement must strictly adhere to eligibility and vulnerability criteria, avoiding any political affiliations. He cautioned that politicising social intervention programmes undermines their purpose, leaving genuine beneficiaries without support.

Lawal commended the federal government for maintaining the cash transfer programme, noting the necessity of such interventions in Zamfara, which has faced significant insecurity and economic challenges. He assured NSIPA of collaboration from various local authorities and community leaders for successful implementation.