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ZAMFARA GOV'T PARTNERS XEJET, BEGINS ABUJA-GUSAU COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS

The Zamfara State Government has signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday marked an important step towards improving connectivity and facilitating business, investment, tourism and economic growth in Zamfara State.

A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mummuni, chaired the signing ceremony.

The statement added that the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada, signed on behalf of the State Government.

The statement read in parts: "Zamfara State government has signed an Air Route Development Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights connecting Abuja and Gusau.

"Under the agreement, XEJet will operate bi-weekly flights beginning next month.

"The new air route will enhance access to Zamfara and open greater opportunities for investors, businesses and visitors."

In his remarks at the ceremony, the Deputy Governor emphasised that the partnership aligns with the state government's strategic goal of enhancing transportation infrastructure.

He said, "The Gusau International Airport was built entirely from scratch and completed within two years."

"The main goal of constructing the airport is to make it easier and more efficient for people and goods to move, which should help boost the economy."

"Governor Lawal has been actively seeking international investors and donor agencies, all of whom are willing to invest in Zamfara."

"This milestone of initiating a commercial flight will draw potential investors. Improving the state's accessibility is our top priority, as it will create a more welcoming environment for business growth and investment."

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
September 21, 2026

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As part of our continued commitment to improving the quality of education and learning conditions across Zamfara State, I paid an inspection visit to Government Secondary School, Tsafe (Raka).

During the visit, I toured key facilities within the school alongside the Principal to assess the existing learning environment, review the condition of the facilities, and identify areas requiring attention and improvement.

Regular monitoring of our schools remains an important part of our education reform agenda. Through such visits, we are able to better understand the challenges confronting our schools and take informed steps towards addressing them.

We remain committed to ensuring that our public schools provide a safe, conducive and effective learning environment for every child in Zamfara State.

Together, we are building a stronger education system for a brighter future.

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Governor Dauda Lawal Seeks Transformative Solar Power Deals for Zamfara With High-Level Investment Roundtable with Chinese Energy Giant GCL Group

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State; His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal has held a high-level business roundtable with GCL Group, one of China's foremost global energy conglomerates, as part of his ongoing strategic investment and trade mission to the People's Republic of China, a development that signals a major push by the northwestern state to attract transformative foreign direct investment into its renewable energy sector.

The meeting, which also included the Governor of Nasarawa State, brought together top executives of GCL Group, a company founded by renowned billionaire entrepreneur Mr. Zhu Gongshan, focused squarely on strengthening economic cooperation between the Chinese energy giant and Nigeria with particular emphasis on unlocking the vast solar energy potential of Zamfara State and accelerating the state's industrialization agenda through sustainable power solutions. GCL Group, which has an impressive track record spanning the entire energy value chain from thermal power generation to cutting-edge renewable technologies has successfully developed and deployed massive energy projects across China and numerous international markets, making it a highly coveted partner for subnational governments seeking to address chronic power deficits and attract private sector investment.

During the engagement, GCL Group executives expressed strong interest in investing in large-scale solar energy projects within Zamfara State, signaling a vote of confidence in the Governor's investment-friendly policies and his administration's commitment to creating an enabling environment for foreign capital. The company also indicated a willingness to explore broader strategic partnerships that would extend beyond energy generation to encompass technology transfer, local content development and capacity building for the state's workforce all of which are critical components of the Governor's broader economic development agenda for the state. The discussions were particularly significant given Zamfara State's abundant solar resources, which have remained largely untapped despite their enormous potential to provide reliable, affordable and clean electricity to households, businesses and industries across the state, thereby stimulating economic activity, creating jobs and improving the quality of life for millions of residents.

To ensure that the promising discussions translate into concrete and measurable outcomes, both parties agreed to establish a joint technical working group that will immediately begin the process of developing a comprehensive framework for collaboration, including feasibility studies, project structuring, financing mechanisms and regulatory approvals that will be required to bring the proposed solar investments to fruition. The establishment of the working group is seen as a critical first step in moving from dialogue to delivery as it will provide a structured platform for the two sides to address technical, legal and financial issues in a systematic and time-bound manner, thereby minimizing delays and ensuring that the projects are executed to the highest international standards. Following the initial work of the technical group, GCL Group has committed to dispatching an official investment and technical mission to Zamfara State to conduct on-the-ground assessments, engage with local stakeholders and advance the proposed projects toward the implementation phase, a development that has been warmly welcomed by the Governor and his team.

The engagement with GCL Group is the latest in a series of strategic international partnerships being pursued by Governor Lawal, who has made it a cornerstone of his administration to position Zamfara State as

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GOV. DAUDA LAWAL ENGAGES BENIN ON INDUSTRIALISATION AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Governor Dauda Lawal, alongside other Nigerian state governors, visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), Republic of Benin, to assess its industrial model, production and investment potential.

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JUST IN: Governor Dauda Lawal Seeks Major Solar Investment for Zamfara in China

Governor Dauda Lawal has held a high-level investment roundtable with China’s GCL Group, a leading global energy company, during his investment and trade mission to China to attract large-scale solar power investments to Zamfara State.

The discussions focused on developing solar energy projects, technology transfer, local content development, and workforce capacity building to harness Zamfara’s vast solar potential and support industrial growth.

Both parties agreed to establish a joint technical working group to develop project frameworks, conduct feasibility studies, and address financing and regulatory requirements. GCL Group also committed to sending an investment and technical team to Zamfara for on-site assessments.

The proposed partnership is expected to improve electricity supply, create jobs, boost local businesses, attract further investment, and advance Zamfara’s economic diversification and renewable energy agenda in line with Nigeria’s clean energy transition goals.

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Today, I continued our statewide school assessment and reform engagements across Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Zurmi, and Birnin Magaji LGAs as part of our commitment to reposition secondary education in Zamfara State.

A major highlight of the visit was the strategic renaming and repositioning of selected secondary schools into Government Science Academies, Government Technical and Vocational Academies, and Government Schools of Innovation and Emerging Technology.

This initiative is designed to align our schools with the demands of the 21st century by strengthening science education, technical and vocational skills, innovation, digital literacy, and emerging technologies. Our goal is to prepare students with the knowledge and practical competencies needed to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Education remains the strongest foundation for sustainable growth, and under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, we remain committed to implementing bold reforms that will transform learning outcomes and create greater opportunities for every child in Zamfara State.

Together, we are building a smarter, more innovative, and prosperous Zamfara through quality education.

#ZamfaraFirst #EducationReform #ScienceAndTechnology #TechnicalEducation #Innovation #EmergingTechnology #SkillsForTheFuture #AbdulmalikAbubakarGajam #ZamfaraState

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GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL SIGNS HISTORIC EDUCATION REFORM ORDERS, DISTRIBUTES NATIONAL CURRICULUM TO ZAMFARA SCHOOLS

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed a series of Executive Orders aimed at transforming Zamfara State’s education sector and launched the distribution of the national curriculum to public schools across the state.

The reforms establish a comprehensive framework covering education financing, school protection, quality assurance, health and security, school feeding, student welfare, transportation safety, unified examinations, inclusive education, and merit-based leadership appointments. They also promote STEM, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and digital learning.

Governor Lawal described education as a key tool for reducing poverty, enhancing security, driving economic growth, and preparing future generations for a knowledge-based economy. He noted that the reforms go beyond infrastructure development to strengthen governance, accountability, safety, and learning outcomes.

Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, emphasized that the success of the reforms depends on collaboration among government, teachers, parents, communities, traditional institutions, development partners, and the private sector, with the ultimate goal of creating safer schools and improving educational outcomes across Zamfara State.

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GOV. LAWAL SIGNS HISTORIC EDUCATION REFORM ORDERS, DISTRIBUTES NATIONAL CURRICULUM TO ZAMFARA SCHOOLS

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed Executive Orders to establish an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification, quality assurance, health, and security.

The governor on Tuesday also launched the distribution of national curricula to public schools during a meeting with education stakeholders at the Government House in Gusau.

A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the reforms address school governance and operations, school feeding and student welfare, transportation safety, safe schools' implementation, and regulation of graduation ceremonies.

He added that further reforms include unified examinations, school health services, merit-based school leadership appointments, inclusive education, and the promotion of STEM, TVET, and digital education.

In his remarks, Governor Lawal said education is far more than a social service.

He said, "It is the most powerful instrument for reducing poverty, promoting peace, strengthening security, stimulating economic growth, and preparing future generations to compete in an increasingly knowledge-driven world.

"Today, we are turning that commitment into concrete institutional reforms by signing and presenting these Executive Orders.

"These Executive Orders are not isolated directives. Together, they constitute a comprehensive governance framework designed to strengthen school administration, improve accountability, protect public educational assets, enhance financing, promote safety, raise educational standards, improve learning outcomes, and prepare our children for the demands of the twenty-first century."

Governor Lawal emphasised that, for many years, education reforms focused primarily on physical infrastructure. While classrooms, laboratories, and learning facilities are important, experience shows that buildings alone do not guarantee quality education.

Earlier, Zamfara State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, said that successful education systems depend on collaboration among governments, teachers, parents, communities, traditional institutions, development partners, and the private sector.

"These reforms will not end with policy documents. They will be reflected in safer schools, stronger governance, healthier learners, improved teaching, better educational outcomes and greater public confidence in our education system."

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
July 22, 2026

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A New Era of Digital Governance Begins in Zamfara State

Today marks another significant milestone in Zamfara State's digital transformation journey as the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency - ZITDA is conducting a hands-on training session on the Zamfara Electronic Governance Platform (e-GovConnect) for members of the State Executive Council.

The training was attended by His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, who actively participated in the session, reaffirming his administration's unwavering commitment to leveraging technology to improve governance, efficiency, transparency, and public service delivery.

During the session, His Excellency directed that effective 1st August 2026, all memos submitted to the Governor shall be processed electronically through the e-GovConnect platform, marking the end of physical memo submissions to the Office of the Governor.

This landmark decision signals the beginning of a new era of paperless governance in Zamfara State, where government processes will become faster, more transparent, secure, and efficient.

The implementation will commence with the State Executive Council as the pilot phase. Following its successful rollout, the platform will be progressively cascaded across other levels of government, including Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executives of Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies, and Directors, ensuring the institutionalization of digital workflows throughout the state public service.

The e-GovConnect platform is one of the flagship digital transformation initiatives of the Zamfara State Government, designed to streamline official workflows, strengthen accountability, improve record management, and accelerate decision-making across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

At ZITDA, we remain committed to driving innovation and deploying transformative digital solutions that modernize governance and position Zamfara State as a national leader in e-Government.

#WeMeanBusiness

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GOV. DAUDA LAWAL ENGAGES BENIN ON INDUSTRIALISATION AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Governor Dauda Lawal, alongside other Nigerian state governors, visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), Republic of Benin, to assess its industrial model, production and investment potential.

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Today, I held a strategic review meeting with the Zamfara State AGILE team to assess the progress of the programme and explore stronger collaboration with other Ministry initiatives aimed at improving education in our State.

The engagement provided an opportunity to review achievements, identify areas requiring greater attention, and strengthen coordination to ensure that AGILE continues to deliver meaningful outcomes for adolescent girls across Zamfara State.

I commend the State Coordinator, Hajiya Sa'adatu Abdu Gusau, and the entire AGILE team for their commitment and the progress recorded so far. I encouraged them to remain focused, innovative, and results-oriented as we continue working together to expand access to quality education and create better opportunities for every girl child.

Our collective commitment to girls' education remains unwavering because investing in their future is investing in the sustainable development of Zamfara State.

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ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT ADOPTS NINE EDUCATION POLICIES TO ADVANCE SECTOR REFORMS

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Governor Dauda Lawal has signed Executive Orders to establish an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification, quality assurance, health, and security.

#ZamfaraFirst

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Today, I had the honour of presenting the Ministry's ongoing education reform agenda at the official adoption of nine Education Policies and the signing of Executive Orders by the Zamfara State Government at the Government House, Gusau.

This landmark achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, to building a stronger, more resilient, and future-oriented education system through sound policies and institutional reforms.

The event also witnessed the launch and distribution of the National Curriculums to schools across the state, as well as the recognition of outstanding principals whose dedication and leadership continue to inspire excellence in our education sector.

These reforms lay a solid foundation for improved governance, quality teaching and learning, accountability, and better educational outcomes for every child in Zamfara State.

Together, we remain committed to transforming education and creating greater opportunities for our children and future generations.

#EducationReform #Zamfara #TransformingEducation #PolicyReforms #QualityEducation #EducationForAll

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GOV. LAWAL SIGNS HISTORIC EDUCATION REFORM ORDERS, DISTRIBUTES NATIONAL CURRICULUM TO ZAMFARA SCHOOLS

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed Executive Orders to establish an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification,

[Abubakar Nakwada @abu_nakwada]

Today, I had the honor of joining His Excellency, Governor @daudalawal_, at a strategic engagement with school principals and other key education stakeholders in Zamfara state.

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Governor Dauda Lawal has signed Executive Orders to establish an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification, quality assurance, health, and security.

[Abdulmalik Gajam @Officialgajam]

Today, I had the honour of presenting the Ministry's ongoing education reform agenda at the official adoption of nine Education Policies and the signing of Executive Orders by the Zamfara State Government at the Government House, Gusau.

This landmark achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, to building a stronger, more resilient, and future-oriented education system through sound policies and institutional reforms.

The event also witnessed the launch and distribution of the National Curriculums to schools across the state, as well as the recognition of outstanding principals whose dedication and leadership continue to inspire excellence in our education sector.

These reforms lay a solid foundation for improved governance, quality teaching and learning, accountability, and better educational outcomes for every child in Zamfara State.

Together, we remain committed to transforming education and creating greater opportunities for our children and future generations.

#EducationReform #Zamfara #TransformingEducation #PolicyReforms #QualityEducation #EducationForAll

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Federal Government Confirms Strong Investor Interest in Zamfara’s Solid Minerals Sector

The Federal Government has confirmed growing interest from both local and foreign investors in the vast solid mineral resources of Zamfara State, signaling a major push to harness the state’s untapped mining potential for economic growth.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

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Federal Government Confirms Strong Investor Interest in Zamfara’s Solid Minerals Sector

The Federal Government has confirmed growing interest from both local and foreign investors in the vast solid mineral resources of Zamfara State, signaling a major push to harness the state’s untapped mining potential for economic growth.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.