Zamfara State and UN Strengthen Development Partnership

The Zamfara State Government and the United Nations (UN) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership for sustainable development during a high-level strategic engagement on the Zamfara–United Nations Partnership. The Zamfara delegation was led by the Commissioner for Finance, Muhammad Bello Auta, while the UN delegation was headed by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Muhammed M.

M. Fall, representing the Assistant Secretary-General.

This meeting followed the visit of UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, to Zamfara in April 2026, which allowed both parties to explore collaboration areas.

The strategic meeting underscored Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to effective partnerships and sustainable development. The Zamfara delegation included the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Yahaya Zakari; the Commissioner and Attorney-General, Dr Abdul’aziz Sani, SAN; Permanent Secretary, Multilateral and Donor Agencies, Saadatu Abdu Gusau; along with other officials.

The engagement aims to strengthen cooperation between Zamfara State and the UN to support development priorities and improve living conditions for residents.