The Zamfara State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, in recognition of his remarkable achievements across various socio-economic sectors within his two years in office.
The resolution followed a motion moved during plenary by the House Majority Leader, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawaje, who called on members to acknowledge the governor’s exceptional performance and support his ongoing development agenda.
In his presentation, Hon. Mazawaje highlighted the governor’s achievements in key areas including security, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare. He noted that the governor’s efforts have positively impacted all parts of the state and called for continued legislative support to sustain these developmental gains.
The motion was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Adamu Aliyu Gummi, who described Governor Dauda Lawal as a visionary leader whose administration has restored public confidence in governance. He lauded the “Rescue Mission” initiative and emphasized the need to encourage the governor to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Zamfara State.
Other lawmakers who spoke in support of the motion included Hon. Yakubu Almajir (Bungudu East), Hon. Ibrahim Liman (Gusau II), Hon. Lirwanu Marafa Nagambo (Anka), Minority Whip Hon. Nura Dahiru Dan-Ali (Birnin Magaji), Hon. Hamisu A. Faru (Bukkuyum), and Hon. Shamsu Hass. They cited impactful projects executed in their respective constituencies, such as:
Security interventions; Massive educational and healthcare infrastructure upgrades; Agricultural support initiatives; Construction of roads and the Zamfara Cargo International Airport; Urban renewal projects revitalizing the state capital; Disbursement of over N60 billion under the NG-CARES programme and Payment of backlog of gratuities to retired civil servants among others.
The lawmakers also acknowledged the governor’s commitment to rebuilding general hospitals, strengthening traditional institutions, and enhancing socio-economic development across the state.
In addition to the vote of confidence, the House received and adopted two key committee reports that include Report on the Bill to Amend the Zamfara State Persons with Disabilities Law No. 5, 2022, Submitted by Hon. Yakubu Almajir, Chairman, House Committee on Social Welfare.
The amendment seeks to promote the rights, accessibility, and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all facets of life.
The second was a Report on the Bill to Repeal and Re-Enact the Zamfara State College of Agriculture and Animal Science Law, 2000 – Presented by Hon. Mustapha Usman, Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture. The bill proposes the re-enactment of the institution’s law as the Zamfara State College of Agriculture and Technology Law, 2025, to reflect its expanded mandate.
The two separate bills were given third and final readings respectively by Clerk to the House Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu.Both bills were passed at third reading and have been forwarded to the Executive Governor for assent.
