Zamfara: Time to Rescue Zamfara, Lawal Tells Assembly Members

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has urged the new members of Zamfara State House of Assembly to unite and work for the interest of the state. 

Lawal made the appeal on Tuesday while meeting with the newly inaugurated lawmakers at the Council Chambers of the Zamfara State Government House.


The Zamfara State Assembly, yesterday, inaugurated its members for the 7th session and elected presiding officers as required by the Nigerian constitution.

Hon. Bilyaminu Ibrahim Moriki (Zurmi North) has been unanimously elected Speaker of the Seventh Assembly.

A statement by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Lawal received the leadership of the Seventh Assembly for familiarization.

He urged the parliamentarians to maintain a constructive partnership with the executive arm of government. 

Governor Lawal said, “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the 24 lawmakers inaugurated today. The constitutional assignment which you were elected to do is an enormous task. I assure you that my administration is an eager partner with the state legislature, and we must work in harmony to sustain the partnership.

“Zamfara is faced with serious challenges, ranging from insecurity to decay in the educational system, among other key issues of concern.

“Politics is over, it is time to unite and infuse ideas in making Zamfara State great.”

Earlier, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Bilyaminu Ibrahim Moriki said the lawmakers will give maximum support and cooperate with the executive arm for the betterment of the state.

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