Gov Lawal launches Zamfara 10-year development plan

The Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched a 10-year development plan (2025 to 2034), describing it as a long-term, evidence-based roadmap that reflects the people’s aspirations and collective goal to transform the state.

The governor launched the 10-year development plan at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau on Friday. A statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the state government had engaged KPMG advisory as the lead consultant to develop the plan.

The statement further noted that KPMG collaborated closely with Zamfara Executive Council members and all stakeholders, including traditional rulers and religious leaders over a period of eight months to develop the 10-year development plan.

At the unveiling, Governor Lawal stressed that the development plan was the first comprehensive long-term plan in the state’s recent history.

He said, “The development plan is built on robust data, wide stakeholder engagement and alignment with national and global development frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2050 and the African Union Agenda, 2063.

“It sets clear sectoral priorities, measurable outcomes and a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures transparency at every stage of implementation.

“In this State Development Plan, we envision Zamfara becoming a benchmark for transformative economic growth – not merely for Nigeria but the continent of Africa.

“We will use resources, innovation and governance to promote inclusive growth, stability and opportunity. The plan is built on six pillars: economy, infrastructure, social welfare, human capital, governance and environmental sustainability.

“Zamfara’s strength in agriculture and natural resources will be maximised through partnerships like the MoFI agreement and African Development Bank funding. This aims to boost mechanised farming, agro-processing and value chains, creating jobs, improving food security, opening markets and reducing poverty-driven insecurity.”

Governor Lawal emphasised that Zamfara stood on a favourable pedestal.

“With the State Development Plan, we are not merely dreaming, we are preparing to deliver. We are redefining the fate of our state. We are rekindling hope for the young, dignity for the vulnerable, opportunity for the enterprising and stability for all.

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