The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Muhammed Matawalle has saluted the people of Zamfara State over its 30th anniversary since creation, assuring that he is after continued development of the state.
Matawalle expressed this in a statement marking Zamfara’s 30th Anniversary and Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The statement issued in Gusau on Thursday, was signed by the Publicity Secretary, Matawalle Political Standing Committee (MPSC) Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau.
The minister commended the first military administrator of the state, Col Jibril Bala Yakubu and other former civilian governors for their various contributions to the state at different interventions.
Matawalle thanked the former Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha for creating the state,
“May his soul rest in eternal peace”
“I want use this opportunity to felicitate with good people of Zamfara State for 30th anniversary of creation of Zamfara State.
“This is the right time to review development and the challenges of the state in 30 years since its creation and also to build peaceful coexistence, togetherness, unity and progress,” he said.
The Minister also commended the elders and all stakeholders who worked for the creation of the state.
Matawalle reiterated his commitment to
continuing to work towards development of Zamfara.
He assured the present administration in the state, under Gov Dauda Lawal of his continued cordial working relationship.
He called on the people of the state to continue to work together and ensure they love one another.
We must embrace unity and peace for the development of our dear state.
Let us continue to be united, calm and hardworking and always work for the progress of our dear state.
Matawalle noted that the former leaders of the state contributed to the development of education, healthcare, economic empowerment, security sectors and even political awareness.
“I believe the former leaders of the state contributed to the development of the state to the best on their capacity,” he said.
He commented people of the state for the support, commitment and perseverance despite the challenges of insecurity in the state for over a decade.
He called on the people of the state to continue to cooperate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Matawalle commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for executing the ongoing Zaria -Funtua-Gusau-Sokoto dual carriage way.
The project if completed, will enhance economic capacity, transportation network and even security across North West states.
He expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC), will record tremendous victory in the state in the 2027 elections for North Western states.
“While celebrating Zamfara’s 30th anniversary and Nigeria at 66 Independence, we should also pray for President Bola Tinubu and leaders at all levels to continue to implement policies and programmes for the development our dear country,” he urged.
He further urged Nigerians to vote for Tinubu/Shettima for second term in the 2027 general elections in order order to gain the benefit of continuity in governance.