From Sidi Ibrahim Kaulahi, in Gusau
The Zamfara State Government has announced the completion of preparations to mark the 30 years for the creation of the state since 1996.
This was according ro a press briefing by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Abubakar Nakwada in his office on Wednesday.
Nakwada said the 1st October 2026, Zamfara State will mark 30 years since its creation 3 decades of history, sacrifice, resilience, institution-building and the collective aspiration of the people for a peaceful and prosperous State.
He informed that, Zamfara at 30 is more than an anniversary, stressing that, It is an opportunity to reflect on where it started, appreciate the foundations laid over the past three decades, assess how far the state has come, and define the direction of the state for the next generation.
“Our 30-year story belongs to every administration, institution, traditional leader, public servant and citizen who has contributed to the development of Zamfara since its creation in 1996. We acknowledge these contributions and honour the sacrifices that brought our State this far”.
The SSG further said since May 2023, the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal has pursued deliberate interventions across security, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, human capital development, institutional reform and economic development.
“The objective has gone beyond delivering projects, it has been to address longstanding development deficits, rebuild institutions and establish systems capable of sustaining progress into the future, he said.
“The administration recognises that there can be no meaningful or sustainable transformation without security. For a State that has endured years of banditry, kidnapping and disruption of rural livelihoods, restoring security remains fundamental to rebuilding communities, returning farmers to their lands, reopening economic opportunities and restoring confidence.
“Accordingly, the State Government has continued to provide substantial support to the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other conventional security agencies operating in Zamfara.
“This includes the provision of operational vehicles, armoured platforms, surveillance drones, specialised motorcycles and other logistical and operational equipment to strengthen mobility, surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid-response capabilities.
“We use the occasion of Zamfara at 30 to particularly appreciate the officers and men of our conventional security agencies for their courage, professionalism and sacrifices. Many have served under extremely difficult circumstances, while some have paid the ultimate price in defence of our communities. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten.
“Recognising also the importance of community participation, local knowledge and intelligence, the administration established the Community Protection Guards (CPG) as a State-supported security outfit to complement the conventional security agencies, particularly through grassroots intelligence, early warning, knowledge of local terrain and community-level support.
“The broader objective is to build a security architecture that combines professional conventional security operations, community-level intelligence, improved mobility, technology, surveillance and stronger inter-agency coordination.
“We recognise that the security challenge is not yet over. Government therefore remains resolute in providing every legitimate support within its capacity until our communities are safer, livelihoods are restored and our people can pursue their daily activities without fear.
“Also agriculture remains central to the identity, livelihoods and economy of Zamfara State. Indeed, our State’s proud slogan, “Farming is Our Pride,” reflects the historic relationship between our people and the land, and the enormous potential of agriculture to drive prosperity, employment and food security”, Nakwada has added.
