
Governor Lawal Establishes 10-Member Hajj Committee for 2026
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has constituted a 10-member committee to oversee the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, with the first batch of pilgrims expected to depart in May 2026.
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has constituted a 10-member committee to oversee the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, with the first batch of pilgrims expected to depart in May 2026.

Governor Lawal of Zamfara State has appointed Professor Zakari, a distinguished scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of Zamfara University, as a commissioner.

Governor Lawal was awarded the 'Governor of the Year Award' at The International Magazine's 10th annual lecture and award ceremony held in London, United Kingdom.

Governor Lawal of Nigeria has issued a directive for all appointees vying for elective offices in the 2027 election to resign, announced during a State Executive Council meeting.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a significant increase in membership in Zamfara state, with thousands registering daily, attributed to Governor Lawal's recent defection to the party.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has distributed fertilizer, inputs, and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming initiatives across the state.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is overseeing significant infrastructure projects, including stadium remodelling and N125 billion in road construction, while also bolstering security efforts by donating Armoured Personnel Carriers and drones to combat banditry.

Governor Lawal has appointed Gusau as the Director-General of the Zamfara Roads Fund, a key requirement under the World Bank-supported Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Nigeria.

Governor Lawal of Zamfara State, Nigeria, has approved a 120-day rapid intervention plan for the state's education sector. This decision was made during the 65th Council deliberation, which also addressed issues in health, work, and other sectors.

Vice President Kashim Shettima officially welcomed Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his defection, promising to tackle insecurity. Ex-governor Bello Matawalle has dropped his 2027 ambition to support Lawal's re-election.

Governor Dauda Lawal celebrated the successful maiden test flight at Gusau International Airport, marking a historic milestone for Zamfara state as the first aircraft landed after 30 years.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has hinted at a possible governorship bid in the 2027 elections, saying he may run a primary under APC alongside Governor Dauda Lawal or any other aspirant. The post Zamfara 2027: I may contest governorship with Governor Lawal – Shinkafi appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the construction of a 95-kilometer road project in the Tsafe Local Government Area, marking it as the state's longest road.

The Defence Minister has praised Governor Lawal for supplying armoured vehicles and drones to troops in Zamfara, Nigeria, to enhance security operations.

Governor Lawal of Zamfara State was honored by the Nigerian Federal Government with an award of excellence. The recognition was for his efforts in inclusive governance and social protection delivery within the state.

Governor Lawal has expressed sorrow for the victims of a bandit attack in Bukkuyum, describing the night assault on Bunkasau, Yar Galma, and Dogon Daji as a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence.

Mr. Madawaki, who previously contested against Governor Lawal for the PDP governorship ticket in 2022, has resigned from the Zamfara cabinet after being appointed commissioner following their reconciliation.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration in Zamfara State has increased to 158,697 just three days after Governor Dauda Lawal's defection.

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the abolition of cash revenue collection in Zamfara State to block leakages. The post Governor Lawal abolishes cash revenue system to improve IGR appeared first on…

Governor Lawal has distributed fertilisers and other farm inputs to farmers in Zamfara State to support agricultural activities during the dry season.

Governor Lawal has commissioned four significant developmental projects in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, stating that the state is on track for sustainable development.