ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE GUSAU
11th DECEMBERr, 2023
ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURING LIVES AND PROPERTY, PLEDGES PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA)
The Zamfara State Government is resolute in its commitment to combatting banditry and related crimes, emphasizing the need for a robust legal framework.
This commitment was reiterated during a paper presentation at the 2023 annual law week organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), held in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State.
Representing Governor Dauda Lawal, the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Muhammad Nakwada, highlighted the devastating impact of banditry on the socio-economic development of Zamfara State.
SSG Nakwada emphasized the severe repercussions on crucial sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare, causing immense hardship to the people.
Governor Dauda Lawal's administration has implemented various legal measures in response to the crisis.
Comprehensive policies addressing the root causes of banditry were formulated, accompanied by two executive orders, including the closure of specific markets and a ban on illegal business activities within the state.
Accordingly, In August 2023, the state enacted the Security Trust Fund Law, enabling the mobilization of resources from the public, private, and corporate sectors to enhance security initiatives.
An essential step taken by the state government in addition is the establishment of the Community Protection Guard, which is a community-based security force being prepared to complement the existing conventional security agencies.
Governor Dauda Lawal assured the legal professionals of the State government's commitment to partnering with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the collective determination to fight insecurity in Zamfara State.
He further pledged to sustain ongoing exploration of legal avenues to protect citizens' lives and property, ensuring a more secure future for all.
The theme of this year’s Law week, "Curtailing the Menace of Insecurity through Judicial Reforms: The Role of Stakeholders in the Administration of Justice," brought together legal experts and top government officials for a very insightful paper presentations and panel discussions held at the JB yakubu Secretariat, Gusau Zamfara State.
Sani Ahmed Sambo
Press Secretary, Government House, Gusau
11/12/2023
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