The Zamfara State Government has announced plans to commission more than 70 completed projects across the state as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of its creation. The state was created in 1996, and the projects cover various sectors including healthcare, education, infrastructure, commerce, sports, security, and public administration. This move is aimed at showcasing the state's development strides over the past three decades.
In the health sector, some of the notable projects include the rehabilitation of general hospitals in Gummi, Kasuwar Daji in Kaura Namoda, and Shinkafi, as well as the construction and equipping of the General Hospital in Talata Mafara. Additionally, the government has rehabilitated the Women and Children Hospital in Kaura Namoda, including staff quarters, and remodelled and furnished administrative blocks at the Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency. These projects are expected to improve healthcare delivery in the state.
The education sector has also benefited from several projects, including the renovation of the Smart School in Gusau, construction of a safe school in Anka, and rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Maru, and Government Science Secondary School, Gusau. Furthermore, the government has constructed hostels and a clinic at the College of Education, Maru; hostels at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara; and a Faculty of Education, clinic, and store at the state university in Talata Mafara.
Infrastructure and commerce sectors have also seen significant development, with projects such as the Fanna Bridge, a 300-metre surfaced approach road, and the Magami link road. The government has also completed the first phase of an ultra-modern market in Gusau, comprising 165 shops, 25 bus stops across the metropolis, and parking facilities at the J.B. Yakubu Secretariat Complex. These projects are expected to boost economic activities and improve the state's infrastructure.
In the sports, recreation, and cultural sector, the Sardauna Memorial Stadium in Gusau has been upgraded, while the Gusau Amusement Park has been rehabilitated. The government has also constructed a monument sculpture at Gada-Biyu Roundabout, a small city garden, and renovated the Sambo Dan Ashafa Juma’ah Mosque in Yardole. These projects aim to enhance the state's recreational and cultural offerings.
The government has also carried out renovation, remodelling, and furnishing works at several ministries, departments, and agencies, including the Ministry of Information and Culture, Zamfara State AM Radio Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Women Affairs, Civil Service Commission, and Office of the Auditor-General. Other institutions covered include the Bureau of Statistics, Teaching Service Board, State Pension Board, Hospital Services Management Board, ZAROTA, Ulama’u Council, and state housing and electrification agencies.
Governor Dauda Lawal will commission the projects as part of activities marking the anniversary. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, has urged the media and the public to cooperate with the anniversary planning committee. He added that the schedule for the commissioning would be announced later. The projects are aimed at improving public service delivery, expanding access to healthcare and education, boosting economic activities, and strengthening security in the state.
Key points
- The Zamfara State Government is set to commission over 70 projects across various sectors to mark its 30th anniversary.
- The projects aim to improve public service delivery, expand access to healthcare and education, boost economic activities, and strengthen security in the state.
- Governor Dauda Lawal will commission the projects, with the schedule for the commissioning to be announced later.
