Tag: Gov Bello Mohammed Matawalle

Dauda Dare, 2023 and Zamfara Central Zone By Ibrahim Badamasi

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Since its creation in 1996, by the late Sani Abacha administration, Zamfara, which pride itself as state of farming and Sharia has metamorphosed into reckoning following its modest development, but certainly, yet to reach its full potential   Successive administrations, particularly the pioneer military governor, Col. Jubril Bala Yakubu (rtd) laid the template of modern Zamfara and dissipated energy and resources for the full take off of the young state.   The mantle of leadership fell on Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima, the first civilian governor of the state from Zamfara…

Terror bandits chop off man’s hands in Zamfara

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Bandits in Zamfara State have amputated the hands of a resident identified as Samaila Muhammad.   The victim according to Dailytrust, was attacked after an incursion into his residence in Walo community of Kaura Namoda local government area of the state.   The brother of the victim, Abdullahi Mohammed, who was also injured during the attack, narrated how his brother’s both hands were cut off.   “My brother, Samaila and I are currently on admission in the hospital because I got a fractured arm and leg too.”   “It was…

HAUSAFEST: Matawalle turbaned as Fagacin Zango, Kumasi

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International Hausa Day Hausa Arts and Culture exhibition known as HAUSAFEST (Ranar Hausa) was celebrated in Zango, Kumasi, Ghana, with Governor Bello Mohammed hosted as Special Guest of Honour. Governor Matawalle, who was at the event on the formal invitation of the organisers of the event, was also honoured and turbaned as the Fagacin Zango, Kumasi, Ghana. The event featured abundant and quality Hausa heritage displays which was also attended by both the Sarkin Zango Alhaji Umar Faruk Sa’eed as well as the Minister in charge of Kumasi, Hon. Ben…

Gov Matawalle holds investment meeting with ECOWAS bank

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Governor Bello Mahammed has attracted the positive interest of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development who have shown enthusiatic interest in invesment in Zamfara State.   In a lengthy meeting with the Bank’s representatives in Lome, headed by the Bank’s Vice-President (Operations), Dr Olaginju M.O Ashimolowo, Governor Matawalle convinced the team that there are great investment opportunity awaiting them in Zamfara State.   Governor Matawalle spoke on the investment opportunity in the state especially its abundant mineral resources and commercial viabilty of its people especially in farming and commerce.  …

Gov Matawalle bags Nigerien National Award

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Zamfara state Governor, Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has today, been honoured with a Nigerien National award on Security by the Country’s President Mohammed Bazoum. The Governor was awarded along with five other Nigerians who included the Jigawa state Governor, Abubakar Badaru, the Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bagudu, Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chairman of BUA, Alhaji Abdussamd Rabiu, who were honoured on their various contributions to the Country. among others President Bazoum said Governor Matawalle was recognised by the Republic of Niger for his immense…