ZMSG INAUGURATES SIX COMMITTEES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES 17-10-24
By Sadiq Aminu Zamfara State government has inaugurated six committees for the implementation of various development policies and programmes of the state for economic development.
The State Governor, Dauda Lawal while inaugurating members of the Committee at government House Gusau reiterated his administration’s commitment to establishing principles of good governance in the operations of public offices in Zamfara State.
The committees inaugurated are the Human Capital Development Council, the Committee to Combat Drug Abuse, the Land Use and Allocation Committee, and the Development Plan Committee.
Other committees are for Nigeria’s Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity in Governance and the Committee for the World Bank’s Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities.
Governor Lawal explained that, the members of the committee were carefully selected from various sectors including the State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, technocrats, academics, seasoned administrators, and individuals.
He said the Human Capital Development Council will be chaired by the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummini with the Senior Special Assistant on Human Capital Development as the Secretary.
“The mandate of the committee is to ensure a proper framework for community engagement that enhances the sustainability of government projects and programs on human development. It will also coordinate the mandates of human capital development-related MDAs and eliminate bottlenecks in service delivery”
The Governor also stressed that, the second committee is tasked with the responsibility of addressing the pressing problem of drug abuse in the state and it will be headed by the First Lady of the State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal while the Director of Pharmacy, Ministry of Health is the secretary.
“This committee will conduct a comprehensive assessment of drug abuse in our communities, examining the types of drugs being abused, the demographics of users, and the rate of prevalence”
“The following committee is finalizing the Zamfara State Ten-Year Development Plan, 2024–2033. Its mandate is to ensure that the content of the draft development plan, presented two months ago, is well-structured and aligns with the national standards and our transformation agenda.
“The committee will also provide insights into governance and institutional processes targeted by reforms. It should also work closely with UNICEF’s Sokoto Field Office for the plan’s actualization, approval, and launch. Mallam Wadatau Madawaki, the Honourable Education, Science, and Technology Commissioner, will chair this committee.
Governor Dauda Lawal further revealed that, Alhaji Ali Bako, a veteran land surveyor and retired Permanent Secretary will chaired the State Land Use and Allocation Committee.
“A strategic body, will provide land administration and management policy direction. It will process applications for land allocation, recommend suitable candidates to the Governor, and offer advice on the revocation of land rights in cases of overriding public interest”
“Additionally, the committee will determine compensation for land use.
“The Steering Committee for the World Bank Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons will be led by Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, Commissioner of Budget and Planning.
“This committee is responsible for domesticating the World Bank’s Durable Solutions for IDPs and Host Communities Project, which the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning coordinates
“The project aims to improve access to essential services and economic opportunities for IDPs and host communities in displacement-affected local government areas of Northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State.
“The final committee being inaugurated is the Steering Committee for Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity in Governance.