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  • Matawalle Distributes 260 ‘Brand New Cars’ To Traditional Rulers In Zamfara

    Matawalle Distributes 260 ‘Brand New Cars’ To Traditional Rulers In Zamfara

    Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has distributed 260 assorted cars to all the traditional rulers in the state.

    The distribution was performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar at the Government House in Gusau.

    Governor Matawalle said the gesture was done in recognition of the status of the traditional institutions as the custodians of our religion and culture and vehicle of cohesion and peace in our societies.

    “It is in view of the high esteem with which my administration regards our traditional leaders and institutions that we decided to procure brand new cars, Cadillac 2019 Model, for 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads across the State”, the Governor said.

    Governor Matawalle assured that his administration will continue to work with traditional and religious leaders to ensure lasting peace and harmony in the state.

    “I would like to assure you that my administration will continue to work in line with the mission of uplifting the dignity and sanctity of our traditional institutions through all possible means,” he said.

    “We are currently rehabilitating and reconstructing some of the palaces of our emirs across the State. Some of these projects would soon be completed.”

  • PDP cautions Matawalle against impeaching his deputy

    PDP cautions Matawalle against impeaching his deputy

    The Peoples Democratic Party has cautioned Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, to refrain from allegedly manipulating the State House of Assembly to commence impeachment process against his deputy, Mohammed Gusau.

    The main opposition party made the call in statement on Saturday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and titled, ‘PDP Cautions Matawalle Over Impeachment Misadventure’.

    The party accused the governor of “stoking and inducing violence in the state by orchestrating and manipulating the State House of Assembly to commence an illegal and undemocratic process of impeachment against the democratically elected Deputy Governor”.

    The PDP also called on the President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress to immediately call Matawalle to order and ensure there is no assault on democracy in Zamfara state.

    According to the party, Matawalle must be held responsible for any breakdown of law and order which can result to bloodshed in Zamfara State for which he can also be personally held liable even beyond the shores of Nigeria as the world is watching.

    The statement read, “This illegal process of impeachment despite a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, Abuja in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/ 650/2021 portends grave implication for peace and security not only in Zamfara State but the entire North West region as well as the continued sustenance of democracy in our country.

    “It is clear that this panic move by Governor Matawalle is induced by his realization that the mandate of the PDP which he stole away into the APC is at the verge of being recovered through the legal processes of the court and restored to the Deputy Governor; he (Matawalle), having violated the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) in recklessly moving to the APC when there is no division in the PDP.

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    “Governor Matawalle should note that the people of Zamfara State are solidly with the Deputy Governor, who enjoys large political following in the State as the custodian of the PDP mandate after Matawalle’s infamous defection to the APC. As such, any action against the Deputy Governor amounts to a direct assault on the Will of the people which they will firmly resist.

    “Any attempt therefore to strip the Deputy Governor of the mandate of the people on the grounds of baseless and unfounded allegations is a recipe for serious crisis that can result in the complete breakdown of law and order in the State.

    “The State House of Assembly is therefore cautioned not to allow itself to be pitched against the people and destroy the State because of the bloated ego of Governor Matawalle whose political career is at its twilight.

    “Governor Matawalle must know that the people of Zamfara State cannot allow his personal frustration and ego to be exchanged for their mandate which is now embodied in the Deputy Governor.”

  • Zamfara State Govt. Lifts Suspension Of Telecom Services In Zamfara

    Zamfara State Govt. Lifts Suspension Of Telecom Services In Zamfara

    Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has announced the suspension of the ban on telecommunications services in the state.

    He made the announcement on Saturday at an event in Gusau, the state capital, where he stated that the resumption of telecommunications services would begin on Monday.

    “I want to announce today (Saturday) that we have taken a decision to lift the ban on telecommunications in the state,” the governor was quoted as saying in a statement by Zailani Bappa, his Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media, and Communications.

    “God’s Willing, as from next Monday we shall have that effected.”

    He explained that the decision to suspend the measure was informed by the encouraging report of peace attained in the nooks and crannies of the state.

    Governor Matawalle, who made the announcement at the convention of the state chapter of the All Progress (APC) held at the trade fair complex in Gusau, believes bandits have taken the desired toll meant by the measure.

    He thanked the people of the state for their patience and perseverance throughout the trying period and assured them that his administration would continue to take any measure necessary to preserve peace and protect their lives and property.

    At the conclusion of the convention, the governor called on APC members in the state to extend their support to the new executive committee members in the state.

    The convention was chaired by the Planning Committee Chairman from the National Headquarters of the APC, Ibrahim Masari, who announced a consensus of the party in all the 36 elective positions.

    Senator Sahabi Yau, who represents Zamfara South senatorial district in the National Assembly, moved the motion for consensus, and it was seconded by a frontline member of the party in the state, Sani Jaji.

    Mr Tukur Dan Fulani Gusau was returned as the newly elected chairman of the APC in Zamfara while Mr Ibrahim Dangaladima emerged as the new secretary of the party in the state.

    The new EXCO members emerged after the Caretaker Committee of the party under Senator Hassan Nasiha was dissolved via a motion moved by a former governor of the state, Mamuda Shinkafi.

  • Matawalle Inspects Zamfara International Airport, Expresses Satisfaction On Work Progress

    Matawalle Inspects Zamfara International Airport, Expresses Satisfaction On Work Progress

    The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction work at the Zamfara state International Cargo Airport to access the quality and progress of work.

    Governor Bello Matawalle who expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the site assured that aircraft will commence before the end of this year.

    He directed the company handling the project to ensure that the runway, all terminal sections commence operations before the end of this year, hoping that all airport facilities and equipment will be on the ground before the stipulated time.

    The Governor also expressed delight with the construction of a terminal building which has reached a high level of percentage and directed for the construction of access roads and other necessary facilities in good time.

    The Matawallen Maradun said the state Government will Construct a befitting modern Hajj camp and pilgrims accommodation close to the Airport so that intending pilgrims of the state and neighbouring states will be accommodated while waiting for their take-off time to Saudi Arabia.

    Earlier, the state Commissioner of Works and Transport, Engineer Ibrahim Isah Mayana and the project site Engineer briefed the Governor on the progress of work at the site.

    The Commissioner who took the Governor round said work is going on based on the guidelines and the constructional agreement and assuring to beat time.

    Similarly, the Governor visited the ongoing work of the runway at the Project site and other facilities under construction.

    The Shettiman Sokoto said if completed Zamfara State International Cargo Airport would be the best and most modern cargo airport in the north.

    He assured that the airport project would provide job opportunities to teeming unemployed youth in the State.

  • Jengebe: Matawalle opens up, says kidnappers were offered money not to release abducted girls

    Jengebe: Matawalle opens up, says kidnappers were offered money not to release abducted girls

    Zamfara governor Bello Matawalle on Tuesday said while the state was in negotiation with kidnappers of Jangebe schoolgirls, the armed men were offered money by unnamed persons not to release the girls.

    Matawalle spoke when he was addressing the freed Jangebe schoolgirls on Tuesday.

    He said he would soon reveal the mystery behind the abduction of the girls adding that those instigating criminals should be careful.

    He said he talked to the relevant security agencies including the police, DSS and army to discreetly investigate the matter.

    “I didn’t sleep for four days. We worked hard for days to ensure the safe return of the girls to their families. We are using kinetic and non-kinetic approaches, and the non-kinetic is working for us. If not, we wouldn’t have successfully negotiated the release of these girls, ” he said.

    He said the abducted and freed girls were 279 and all were released.