Gov Lawal Reduces Zamfara Ministries to 16
AREWA AGENDA – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has restructured and reduced the ministries of the State from 28 to 16.
This was contained in a statement signed by Nuhu Salihu Anka, Director General Media and Communication to the Executive Governor of Zamfara State
He said; “In a bid to realize the “Rescue Zamfara” mission of his administration, the executive governor of Zamfara State Dr Dauda Lawal has signed an executive order for the restructuring of the government ministries and agencies to reduce the cost of governance and improve quality service delivery among others.”
He noted that the restructuring will also affect other government departments, agencies as well as Parastatals to ensure effectiveness, functionality and avoid redundancy.
Governor Dauda Lawal affirmed that, People of proven integrity and hard work will be appointed to man the ministries for enhanced governance that will develop the state in all ramifications.
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His Excellency added that the restructuring among other things will create more opportunities and provide more jobs for citizenry and solidify government operations.
The restructured ministries are;
1. Ministry of Agriculture
2. Ministry of Budget and Planning
3. Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
4. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
5. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
6. Ministry of Finance
7. Ministry of Health
8. Ministry of Information and Culture
9. Ministry of Justice
10. Ministry for Housing and Urban Development
11. Ministry for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs
12. Ministry for Religious Affairs
13. Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development
14. Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
15. Ministry of Youth and Sports
16. Ministry for internal Security and Home affairs
The governor therefore, urged good people of the state to support government policies and programmes as well as to pray for the state, present administration and restoration peace and tranquility in the state.
