Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal appoints executives for key agencies, including substance abuse, livestock and agricultural development projects
Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of three professionals to lead key state agencies and development initiatives aimed at strengthening service delivery across critical sectors.
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The appointments were announced by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, who said the move aligns with the administration’s ongoing reforms in public health, agriculture, livestock development and community-based programmes.
Dr Muhammad Habibu Yelwa has been appointed as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Substance Abuse and Control Agency, while Dr Usman Ismaila Gusau will serve as the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Livestock Agency.
Governor Lawal also reappointed Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed Nakwada as the State Project Coordinator of the Zamfara State Agricultural and Community Development Project (ZACADEP).
The appointments take immediate effect, according to the state government.
Dr Yelwa, a medical practitioner and administrator, brings extensive experience across healthcare, social welfare and agricultural sectors.
He has previously served as a Permanent Secretary in several ministries and contributed to policy reforms within the state.
Dr Gusau, a veterinary medicine specialist and public health expert, has more than 25 years of experience in veterinary services, epidemiology, livestock health management and public administration.
Nakwada, an agricultural development expert, has decades of experience in agricultural extension, project management and community development initiatives, including programmes supported by international development partners.
Governor Lawal urged the appointees to apply their expertise and administrative experience to deliver measurable results in their respective roles.
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He said their responsibilities would be crucial to advancing the government’s Rescue Agenda and improving development outcomes across Zamfara State.
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