Matawalle Celebrates Zamfara's 30th Anniversary and Development
On the occasion of Zamfara state's 30th anniversary, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, expressed his dedication to the state's development. In a statement issued in Gusau, Matawalle congratulated the people of Zamfara and reflected on the state's progress since its creation in 1996 by former head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha.
He commended the first Military Administrator, Col. Jibril Bala Yakubu (Rtd), and other former civilian governors for their contributions to the state. Matawalle emphasized the importance of reviewing the state's development and challenges over the past 30 years, advocating for peaceful coexistence and unity among the people.
He reiterated his commitment to working closely with the current administration led by Governor Dauda Lawal and acknowledged the efforts of elders and stakeholders in the state's creation and development.
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