Zamfara State Government Graduates 710 Social Workers

The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to institutionalizing social protection to reduce poverty, promote inclusive governance, and enhance human development. Hon. Ahmed Garba Yandi, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made this statement during the graduation ceremony of 710 auxiliary social workers in Gusau.

Yandi emphasized that this commitment aligns with the government's Rescue Agenda and the Zamfara State Development Plan. He stated that sustainable social protection relies on strong local government structures.

The graduates will assist in community mobilization, identify vulnerable households, support child protection, and provide case-management across the state's 14 local government areas. Yandi also mentioned ongoing collaborations with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Federal University Gusau, UNICEF, and other partners to integrate these auxiliary social workers into local government social welfare and community development structures.

Hajiya Farida Abdulrazak Tigana, the Director of Child Development at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, noted that the graduates were trained by the Federal University Gusau.