by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has assured that his administration will restore the glory of education in the State.
Giving assurance at the official launch of the commencement of construction and renovation of schools recently, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to the revitalization of education.
A statement by the spokesperson of the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the State Government is prioritizing education in fulfillment of the campaign promises he earlier made.
According to him, the commencement of the projects aligns with the State of Emergency declared in the education sector.
He said during the presentation of award letters for school construction and renovation in Zamfara State, Governor Lawal expressed his commitment to completely revamping the education sector.
“The flag-off exercise is for the construction and renovation of classrooms, wash facilities, school fencing, and the provision of furniture for students and teachers in our schools, all in the spirit of the state of emergency the government declared.
“The projects are going to be executed by reputable indigenous contractors. The projects include the complete rehabilitation of the dilapidated schools across the 14 Local Government Areas. This is in addition to new ones, including Tsangaya schools across the three zones of Anka, Kaura Namoda, and Gusau.
“For the execution of these projects, the sum of N4,346,450,209.19, has been earmarked by the government. The project contractors have been carefully selected, based on their integrity and experience, in handling similar projects.
“The project involves constructing and renovating 245 schools across the 14 local government areas in the state. Additionally, 9,542 two-seater desks will be provided for pupils and students in schools across the 14 local government areas,” he stated.
In a related development – in what appears to be in tandem with the current wave of re-run of elections fever entangling many State Governors nationwide, Governor Lawal of Zamfara State (whose election was recently declared ‘inconclusive’) has, however, unequivocally stated that, “We are not afraid of rerun,” adding that the people have bestowed their trust in his administration.
The governor, who recently returned on Monday from an official foreign trip, was greeted by an unprecedented crowd of supporters in an electrifying atmosphere upon his arrival in Gusau.
A statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, indicated that the massive crowd that received the governor was a “testament to the high level of trust” in his administration.
According to him, Governor Lawal’s government garnered immense support from the people of Zamfara, who displayed their affection as a show of solidarity.
He said: “Yesterday, while returning to Zamfara from an official trip in Abidjan, Governor Dauda Lawal was received by an unprecedented crowd of people.
“Governor Lawal’s convoy was welcomed by a massive crowd from the Tsafe Local Government Area to Gusau, the state capital,” he stated.
In his remark at the State Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Lawal reiterated that the people of Zamfara have placed their trust in his leadership. He vowed to work tirelessly to honour that confidence.
“We are not afraid of a re-run. The people of Zamfara have entrusted us with their votes. We are prepared and optimistic. Even, if the election occurs tomorrow, we are ready to go to Maradun Local Government. We are fully committed to our rescue mission, and no obstacle can impede our determination and focus,” he stated.