By The Editor
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 cost of governance and improve quality service delivery among others.
The governor who signed the Order Thursday, July 6th 2023, said the aim is to reduce the cost of governance as part of the mission agenda of his administration. This was contained in a Press Release signed by Nuhu Salihu Anka, The Director General, Media and Communication, Office of The Executive Governor of Zamfara State.
He noted that the restructuring will also affect other government departments, agencies as well as Parestatals with a view to ensuring 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.
The Zamfara Governor 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;
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry of Budget and Planning
- Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Information and Culture
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry for Housing and Urban Development
- Ministry for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs
- Ministry for Religious Affairs
- Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development
- Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
- Ministry of Youth and Sports
- 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 for restoration peace and tranquility in the state.
Signed
Nuhu Salihu Anka,
Director General,
Media and Communication.
Office of the Executive Governor of Zamfara State
July 6,2023