What used to be a 3-4hr journey is now about 1hr 20mins from Minna to Bida.
One lane has been completed from Minna all the way to Kateregi, which is about 41km
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PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA 2027: GOV. LAWAL DIRECTS ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS VYING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE TO RESIGN
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all council members who wish to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign.
The governor issued the dire
PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA 2027: GOV. LAWAL DIRECTS ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS VYING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE TO RESIGN
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all council members who wish to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign.
The governor issued the directive on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau.
According to a statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the directive aligns with the Electoral Act, signed into law by the President, and INEC's release of the 2027 election timetable.
The statement read in parts, “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal presided over the 64th Executive Council Meeting, where critical issues were deliberated for the development of Zamfara State.
“In his opening remarks, the governor directed that all council members vying for political offices should resign on or before the 31st of March 2026.
“The governor instructed the Secretary of the State Government to issue a circular to all political appointees aspiring for elective offices, requiring them to resign from their appointments before the due date.
“The Head of Service is directed to issue the same to all Civil Servants who nurse the aspiration to contest an election.”
Governor Lawal reiterated his administration’s commitment to serving the people of Zamfara State.
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
March 23, 2026
PRESS STATEMENT
GOV. LAWAL EXCITED AS ZAMFARA CONDUCTS HISTORIC FLIGHT TEST AT GUSAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Governor Dauda Lawal expressed excitement for the historic test run of the maiden flight at Gusau International Airport.
ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE
16/03/2026
PRESS RELEASE
ZAMFARA GOVERNMENT APPROVES EARLY PAYMENT OF MARCH SALARIES AHEAD OF EID-EL-FITR
PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA 2027: GOV. LAWAL DIRECTS ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS VYING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE TO RESIGN
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all council members who wish to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign.
The governor issued the
PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA 2027: GOV. LAWAL DIRECTS ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS VYING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE TO RESIGN
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all council members who wish to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign.
PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA 2027: GOV. LAWAL DIRECTS ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS VYING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE TO RESIGN
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all council members who wish to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign.
BREAKING : Governor Dauda Lawal Has Ask Appointees Who Have Interest To Contest For Elective Positions In Next Year's General Elections To Resign Before 31st March In Line With The Electoral Act & INEC's Election Timetable.