My late father said something that I'll never forget.
"As long I'm alive, I'll make sure that I raise all of you with my money. I'll not ask any of you to sponsor the other. So that none of you will feel entitled to each other's money, or envy each other's success. If you misuse your opportunity, do not blame your sibling for not helping you, if he or she decides not to help".
And God answered his prayers before he died.
Though we help each other as siblings, but no one can claim to have assisted financially to support you in school.
It was all done by our late father.
I understand that life happens.
But you as a man must prepare for it, & do not make the same mistakes your father made.
Teach your children kindness.
But do not bring in more children, & then force or coerce them to shoulder your responsibilities for you.
What if the older ones are unable to, or they refused to help?
You start to make them hate their siblings, and call them wicked because they want to focus on their lives & make something out of it.
You're in your 50s but you're still giving birth. Even when you know that you're close to retirement.
And your youngest children may not even be up to 10 years or done with secondary school before your finances go south.
Who are you expecting to look after them for you?
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HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR ZAMFARA’S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR!
Yesterday, His Excellency Governor @daudalawal_ officially launched 50 brand-new Mass Transit Buses, a bold step towards easing mobility, boosting commerce, and enhancing public service delivery across Zamfara State.
But this is more than just buses on the road. It’s a leap into smart mobility.
As part of this initiative, ZITDA is proudly powering the AI-driven Fleet Management System including real-time tracking of the entire fleet, digital ticketing for Transparency and convenience, passenger safety monitoring, predictive maintenance, and route optimization.
Our technology ensures every bus is monitored, every journey is secure, and every passenger is accounted for (through an automatically generated passenger manifest), delivering efficiency, accountability, and safety at scale.
We remain committed to building technology-driven public services that improve the lives of Zamfara citizens.
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Happy to announce that the establishment bill for Zamfara Institute of Information Technology (ZIIT) has been passed today by the Zamfara State House of Assembly.
This is in line with Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to making Zamfara an ICT hub of not just the North West region but the entire Northern Nigeria.
This institute is envisioned to be a world class ICT training centre for the next generation of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Games Development, and Business Analytics experts.
This is not to mention its potential for upgrade into the first and only University of Information Technology in Nigeria.
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The Executive Secretary, @Habibgajam, at the @NGFSecretariat stresses the importance of understanding the unique needs for each state when designing reform strategies
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PRESS STATEMENT
ZAMFARA BECOMES FIRST STATE TO LAUNCH DIGITAL LITERACY FRAMEWORK
Zamfara State is the first in Nigeria to adopt a Digital Literacy Framework (ZDLF) to equip its people with essential digital skills for inclusive economic growth, e-governance, and innovation.
The high-level Stakeholder Engagement on the Zamfara Digital Literacy Framework was held on Wednesday at the Garba Nadama Hall, JB Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the stakeholder engagement brought together key federal institutions, development partners, lawmakers, academia, and private sector actors to review and enrich the draft framework.
In his keynote address, Governor Lawal described the framework as a bold roadmap to a digitally inclusive future and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to seeing its full implementation.
He said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our collective journey to redefine the developmental pathway of Zamfara State through digital empowerment, innovation, and inclusive access to information and communication technology.
“The Zamfara Digital Literacy Framework is a practical and strategic response to a long-standing need to equip our people with the capacity to function and grow in an increasingly digital world.
“As we all know, digital literacy has become critical for productivity, job creation, quality service delivery, and national relevance. We cannot afford to watch our State remain on the margins of a technology-driven global order.
“This framework aims to institutionalize digital learning and ICT integration across education, public service, and commerce sectors. It envisions a State where every student is digitally competent, every civil servant has essential digital skills for governance, and entrepreneurs and local traders are equipped to expand their businesses and access larger markets. We have begun to turn this vision into action.
“Zamfara State partnered with Oracle Corporation to train 3,000 youth in Cloud 2 Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Database Management. With Oracle Academy, our tertiary institutions gain support to produce graduates who are industry-relevant.
“Work has started on the Zamfara Institute of Information Technology (ZIIT) in Gusau. This institute will be a regional center of excellence, offering hands-on ICT education and fostering homegrown innovation. We aim to bridge the digital divide and position Zamfara as the emerging ICT center of Northern Nigeria.”
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwada, expressed the state's commitment to positioning Zamfara as a leader in digital transformation in Northern Nigeria.
Delivering a goodwill message, Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (senator representing Zamfara Central), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications and Digital Economy, commended Zamfara for taking the lead when national development hinges on digital inclusion. The Senator donated 300 computers to ZITDA to support its digital transformation drive across MDA’s.
In an overview of the Zamfara Digital Literacy Framework (ZDLF), @Habibgajam Executive Secretary of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA), characterized the framework as a strategic and people-centered document organized around four primary outcomes.
Key federal digital institutions represented at the stakeholder engagement include the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Nigerian Communications Satellite, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
June 19, 2025
1. Ensuring all students attain digital literacy before graduation
2. Empowering civil servants with the digital skills to deliver e-governance
3. Equipping entrepreneurs, SMEs, and the informal sector with digital tools to grow
4. Adequate budgetary and institutional support
In this modern day and economic situation.
Any married man that is earning less than 500k per month, & with 4 children is a man that is hoping for others to carry his responsibilities for him.
Please, if they disappoint you, do not tell your children that they're wicked.
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This landmark partnership with @Oracle is a testament to our commitment to building a digital future for our youth.
From global tech skills to world-class certifications — we will open doors, create jobs, and transform lives.
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I was featured on today’s edition of @vanguardngrnews about the work we are doing in Zamfara’s digital landscape.
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