Our rangelands are under pressure, and so are the communities who depend on them.
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay is a reminder that protecting rangelands means protecting climate resilience, water security, biodiversity, livelihoods and cultural identity.
Participated in a training workshop on Legislative Strategies Relating to Trade and Innovation, organized by the House Committee on Customs and Excise in Akwa Ibom State. The workshop focused on legislative approaches to enhancing trade, innovation, economic growth.
PRESS STATEMENT
FG COMMISSIONS AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTRE IN GUSAU, TRAINS 100 YOUTHS IN MECHATRONICS
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) trained 100 youths in mechatronics to repair petrol and CNG powered tricycles and motorcycles in Zamfara State.
The automotive centre in Gusau was commissioned on Thursday by the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh.
A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the centre and training were coordinated through a collaboration between the NADCC and the Zamfara State office of the Made in Nigeria Special Project.
The statement noted that the Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) were established in all six geo-political zones, providing equal access to training and technical services.
In his remarks at the event, Governor Lawal said that advances in mechatronics, electric mobility, alternative fuel technologies, smart diagnostics, and digital systems are redefining transportation worldwide.
He said, “I warmly welcome the Hon. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh; the Chairman of the NADDC Governing Board, Chief Emma Eneukwu; the Director-General and CEO of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, along with our development partners and private sector representatives.
“I wish to express my profound appreciation to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). Through its visionary leadership and commitment to skills development, NADDC has continued to position Nigeria to become one of the world's leading automotive manufacturing nations.
“I also commend (PADSON Group) Nigeria Limited, the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office, the program facilitators, and all stakeholders whose dedication and collaboration have made this project a reality.”
“As a government, we recognise that the future belongs to societies that invest in knowledge, innovation, and human capital development. It is therefore imperative that our youths acquire industry-relevant competencies that enable them to compete favourably in the rapidly evolving global economy.
“After assuming office in 2023, I visited NADDC in Abuja within a month to seek collaboration in equipping youths with practical automotive skills. I believe empowering youth with employable skills is vital to fight poverty, unemployment, and insecurity. I'm pleased that this vision has now materialised.
“Today marks a milestone in our commitment to youth empowerment, skills, technology, and economic growth in Zamfara State, opening doors to opportunities, innovation, self-reliance, and prosperity for our young people.”
The governor emphasised that establishing the Centre in Zamfara aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on youth development, industrialisation, and cleaner energy through the Presidential CNG Initiative.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan, said the Federal Government has intensified its engagements with international investors and leading automotive manufacturers to establish automotive industrial hubs and expand local production capabilities across Nigeria.
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
June 11, 2026
My Advice to our Youths living in 21st century is That, Get your PVCs, Holy Quran, AK-47 for safety.🧏♂️
Juma'at Mubarak 🕌 to you All
#Sefetyfirst#Allahmuntuba 🤲
My Advice to our Youths living in 21st century is That, Get your PVCs, Holy Quran, AK-47 for safety.🧏♂️
Juma'at Mubarak 🕌 to you All
#Sefetyfirst#Allahmuntuba 🤲
Congratulations, Your Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, on three years of steadfast leadership.
From security to education, health, and infrastructure, Zamfara is stronger today because of your strategic vision.
Congratulations, Your Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, on three years of steadfast leadership.
From security to education, health, and infrastructure, Zamfara is stronger today because of your strategic vision.
ZAMFARA 2027: GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL EMERGES APC CONSENSUS CANDIDATE, VOWS MORE DEV’T PROJECTS
Governor Dauda Lawal has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the APC for the 2027 general election in Zamfara State after securing unanimous adoption across the 14 local government areas of the state.
The APC Governorship Primaries Committee, led by Alhaji Babagana Uba, announced that Governor Lawal polled 301,893 votes during the affirmation process witnessed by INEC officials.
Reacting to the development, Governor Lawal thanked party members and the people of Zamfara for their support and confidence in his administration. He pledged to intensify development projects across key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and the economy, stressing that the overwhelming support would motivate his administration to continue rebuilding the state.
Today, I paid an official visit to the Bungudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) and also visited the School for Orphans and Less Privileged Children in Bungudu.
The visit provided an opportunity to engage directly with education administrators, teachers, and students, and to assess firsthand the learning environment and key challenges facing the institutions.
I remain deeply committed to strengthening our education system and ensuring that every child especially orphans and the less privileged has access to quality, inclusive, and dignified education.
We will continue to work with LGEAs and all stakeholders to improve facilities, support teachers, and enhance learning outcomes across Zamfara State.
Education remains the foundation of development, and we will not relent in building a stronger future for our children.