Sulaiman Bala Idris

SPOKESPERSON for the Executive Governor of Zamfara State

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Zamfara State Gusau — Dansadau 103 km Road!

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The 45th Zamfara Executive Council Meeting

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Governor Dauda Lawal has reshuffled his cabinet.

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GOOD NEWS; High-level Turkish firm begins mechanized manufacturing in Zamfara as Governor Lawal receives Direkci Groups.

A prominent Turkish company, Direkci Group, will begin mechanized farming and incorporate greenhouses to diversify agriculture in Zamfara State.

On Saturday, Nurullah Mehmet, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Direkci Group, led a delegation on an official visit to Governor Dauda Lawal at his office in the government house in Gusau.

The Turkish firm plans to revolutionize agriculture in Zamfara State by cultivating cotton, sugarcane, and soybeans on a large scale.

In addition to traditional farming, the group will introduce mechanized farming methods, including greenhouse technology and poultry farming, which promise substantial benefits across multiple fronts.

In his remarks, Governor Dauda Lawal emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring food security and creating employment opportunities for the people of Zamfara State.

“As I promised during the campaign, if elected, my government will focus on security, agriculture and food security, education, healthcare, the economy, and empowerment.

“Our beloved state, Zamfara, is recognized as an agricultural society. Our goal is to revive this sector. We aim to secure the state so people can return to their farms.

“Most importantly, after securing the farms, the next step is to provide advanced technologies for our farmers, as we already have the land and the workforce.

“This is why we enthusiastically welcome partnerships and collaborations with investors with a proven track record, such as the Direkci Groups.

“I traveled to Turkey in July, visiting greenhouse projects, dairy farming, poultry operations, and the Turk Traktor manufacturing plant. The Direkci Group is in Zamfara to introduce technological advancements in agriculture.”

Earlier, Nurullah Mehmet, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Direkci Groups, commended Governor Lawal for the many projects his administration has initiated in a short time.

“Our company, Direkci, is undertaking various projects across different states in Nigeria.

“Direkci’s agricultural Initiative in Zamfara state will enhance agricultural value chains and attract investment, fostering local economic growth.

“The introduction of greenhouses allows year-round cultivation, unaffected by seasonal changes. Improved crop yield and quality contribute to local food availability and reduce import dependence.

“Mechanized farming and poultry initiatives will create employment opportunities across various skill levels, from farmworkers to agribusiness professionals.”

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“Zamfara and Jigawa are the only northwestern states without an increase in external debt. This presents an opportunity for us to build a strong economy, drive productivity, and contribute to the nation’s foreign exchange earnings through the export of our products.”

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His work behind the scenes are more than the ones we see on the internet. Mr talk and do. He doesn’t talk much, his actions speak for him. Best spokesman so far. Not that Tinubu’s spokesperson that always fights with people in the villa.

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The Brain Box @SBalaidris

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A new Zamfara, indeed!

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Hello Nigerians 🇳🇬

Here are 14 States that will STRUGGLE if FAAC allocation stops coming in today!

If FAAC disappears today, these states will struggle to pay salaries, pension and gratuity. This is because they rely on FAAC for at least 70% of their total revenue.

1. Bayelsa - 92.17%
2. Akwa Ibom - 86.29%
3. Delta - 83.88%
4. Taraba - 81.89%
5. Niger - 80.19%
6. Benue - 79.85%
7. Anambra - 76.94%
8. Bauchi - 75.33%
9. Cross River - 74.87%
10. Nasarawa - 74.55%
11. ⁠Gombe - 72.29%
12. Enugu - 70.68%
13. ⁠Edo - 70.24%
14. ⁠Kano - 70.24%

Is your state among this list? Can your state still function if FAAC allocation is removed from its total revenue?

State of States report is out 👉 https://t.co/8ATQRmAWzh

#StateofStates2024

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GOOD NEWS; Zamfara State has been ranked as Nigeria’s leading in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) state performance on Index A.

BudgIT’s State of States Report for 2024, launched last week Tuesday, is an annual publication evaluating each state's long-term fiscal performance and sustainability.

The significant improvement in the growth of the State IGR by 240.44% is linked to the state's decision to not rely only on Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

The statement added that the BudgIT report was obtained through its annual analysis, assessment, and rankings of the fiscal performance of all 36 states, from the most to the least sustainable.

The BudgIT report explained the significant growth in Zamfara State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), highlighting that from its bottom position of 36th in 2023, Zamfara rose to 26th in 2024.

“This significant feat can be attributed to the state reversing the decline of 49.75% observed in its 2022 IGR, increasing it by 240.22% from N6.51bn in 2022 to N22.16bn in 2023.

“There were significant increases in components of Zamfara’s IGR year-on-year: its Income Tax grew by 142.26% from N5.03bn in 2022 to N12.18bn, licenses rose by 5921.22% from N22.78 million in 2022 to N1.37 billion in 2023, Fees grew by 3610.38% from N82.44 million in 2022 to N3.06 billion in 2023.

“Additionally, fines rose by 1924.52% from N24.15 million in 2022 to N491.32 million in 2023, Sales grew by 32.49% from N772.06 million in 2022 to N1.02 billion in 2023, Earnings grew by 542.59% from N87.53 million in 2022 to N562.48 million in 2023, and its earnings from other taxes grew by 519.71% from N412.03 million in 2022 to N2.55 billion in 2023.

“Furthermore, the state generated revenue from rent on government buildings, rent on lands and others, investment income, and reimbursement, where it recorded no revenue in the previous year. Zamfara can demonstrate a commitment to improving its financial sustainability by exploring its natural resources in collaboration with the federal government to diversify its revenue base.

“The state’s total revenue increased by 65.35% to N144.95bn in 2023 from N87.68bn earned the previous year. Regarding recurrent revenue structure, the state’s susceptibility to external fiscal shocks appeared to have reduced from the previous year as its FAAC dependence decreased from 90.52% in 2022 to 74.66% in 2023, despite the FAAC allocation rising by 4.93% from N62.21bn to N65.28bn. Lastly, the IGR to recurrent revenue ratio for 2023 was 22.16% higher than 9.48% in 2022.”

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PRESS RELEASE

ZAMFARA STUDENTS: UNLIKE INDIA AND SUDAN, OUR ENCOUNTER WITH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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PRESS RELEASE

ZAMFARA STUDENTS: UNLIKE INDIA AND SUDAN, OUR ENCOUNTER WITH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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DID YOU KNOW;

Under Governor @daudalawal_ , Zamfara State ranks 5th in terms of IGR, with approximately N22.16 billion, and 34th in terms of FAAC dependency at about 45.04%.

This means their reliance on FAAC to execute projects and other government expenditures has decreased. We used to be at the bottom of every index in all aspects of leadership, but not anymore.

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PRESS STATEMENT

DEFENCE MINISTER VISITS ZAMFARA, LAUDS GOV. LAWAL'S COMMITMENT TO FIGHT BANDITRY

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
October 24, 2024

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his Katsina State Counterpart, Dikko Radda met with Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Abubakar Badaru and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja.

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PRESS STATEMENT

INSECURITY: GOVERNORS LAWAL, RADDA MEET DEFENCE MINISTER, NSA IN ABUJA

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
October 23, 2024

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PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LAWAL PARDONS 31 INMATES, PROVIDES THEM WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT

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PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LAWAL PARDONS 31 INMATES, PROVIDES THEM WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, released 31 inmates who are serving their term at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital.

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PRESS STATEMENT

GOV. LAWAL DONATES BUS TO ASSOCIATION OF ZAMFARA RETIRED PERMANENT SECRETARIES

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
October 16, 2024

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Earlier today, I chaired the Zamfara State Security Council meeting, where important issues were discussed.

We are achieving significant successes with positive outcomes in our fight against banditry.

I urged the heads of security agencies to intensify their efforts, and I commended their collective contributions and synergy.

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PRESS STATEMENT

GOV. LAWAL GRIEVES ZAMFARA GUARDS KILLED IN TSAFE AMBUSH, SAYS BANDITS ON THE RUN

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
October 08, 2024