By Uzair Adam
Governor Dauda Lawal has emphasized that addressing insecurity in Zamfara State remains a shared responsibility of his administration and all stakeholders.
He made the remark on Monday while presiding over the 18th Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Suleiman Bala Idris, said the council deliberated on critical matters such as security, education, health, and infrastructural development, among others.In his opening remarks, Governor Lawal said, “I would like to remind us of our collective obligations in this administration concerning the fight against insecurity.
“We have made significant progress and succeeded in restoring relative calm to most areas of the state. The terror of bandits has been crippled, unlike in previous years.”
He urged council members to be proactive, maintain accessibility to their constituents and local government officials, and consistently provide reports to the Commissioner for Security.
“Let us pray for the souls of all our fallen heroes,” the governor added.
Governor Lawal also encouraged members of the council to build strong working relationships and ensure synergy with other political appointees and elected officials for better governance.