Sunday, February 9, 2025 - Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State says his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry in the state.
The governor stated this when he visited the World Bank office in Abuja
on Friday.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the governor said,
“Banditry attacks on our highways, villages, and cities are under control. We
are gradually winning the war against criminals, and life is returning to our
communities.
“This is evident in the number of incidents reported daily and the
increasing project implementation across the length and breadth of Zamfara
State.”
According to the statement, the visit was expected to strengthen
cooperation and partnership between the Zamfara state government and the World
Bank.
The governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to strengthening
collaboration with the World Bank.
“I want to begin by thanking the World Bank for its ongoing support for
our state. We have aligned our development objectives with the World Bank’s
mission to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development.
“We also recognize the security challenges that have previously impacted
project implementation in Zamfara State, particularly those that have hindered
the full achievement of targets due to constraints on operational activities.
We are, however, making progress as the challenge is being addressed, and
things are returning to normal.
“We have enhanced security measures through proactive steps taken by the
state to improve security through increased patrols and strategic measures that
mitigate threats.
“Our administration is dedicated to ensuring the safety of lives and
property by providing adequate logistics and support to security agencies to
maintain peace and stability,” he said.
On his part, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Ndiamé Diop, applauded Governor Lawal for positively advancing Zamfara State.
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