Zamfara Zakat Board settles inmates debts, free 909 from prison, as it funds mass weddings for 200 orphans
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board has facilitated the settlement of debts and subsequent release of 909 inmates over the last two years under the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal, while also sponsoring the wedding of 200 orphans in the state.
This was made known by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Habib Muhammad Balarabe, during the 2025 End-of-Year Activities held at the Board’s premises, Bypass, Gusau, as shown in a statement by Jamiu Sami Tsafe, Public Relations Officer of the Board.
According to him, the Board secured the freedom of 473 inmates last year and this year released Sixty Seven Million Two Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira (N67,207,000) for the settlement of debts owed by 436 inmates, bringing the total beneficiaries to 909 within two years.
He added that the Board also organised a mass wedding for 200 orphans, providing full furniture and N200,000 dowry to each groom.
In addition to the marriage support, 200 women small-scale business owners received N50,000 each to strengthen their enterprises. The Board also presented starter packs to 100 women who successfully completed a three-week poultry production training to enable them to start their own businesses.
Furthermore, mini computers were donated to orphans who underwent computer literacy training as part of the event.
In her remarks, the Zamfara State First Lady, Hajiya Huriya Dauda, commended the Board’s management for their commitment to supporting orphans and vulnerable groups. She prayed for Allah’s reward and donated kitchen items to the newly wedded brides.
Also speaking, the Grand Khadi of Zamfara State, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Gusau represented by Khadi Usman Gummi praised the State Government for its consistent support to the less privileged.
He confirmed that under their judicial watch, the Government successfully facilitated the settlement of debts and release of 909 inmates within two years.
