ZAMFARA: We are on rescue mission – Gov-elect
*As he inaugurates transition committee
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The Zamfara State Governor-elect, Dauda Lawal, has inaugurated a 60-member Transition Committee, reiterating that his administration is on a rescue and rebuilding mission.
Speaking at the inauguration, Lawal said that the committee was charged with responsibility of making necessary preparations for a smooth transition of government in Zamfara State.
He described the 60-member committee as an assembly of experts with years of experience in different areas, carefully selected to be part of the transition process.
He further sai the change that the people of Zamfara voted for is a change from insecurity, a life of poverty, to a life of security, prosperity and comfort, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
He said the 60-member Transition Committee is constituted purposely to commence all necessary preparations for a smooth transition of a new Administration in the State which will take effect on May 29th, 2023.
Dauda said the Committee is charged with the responsibility of developing a clear framework of liaison and establishing a channel of formal communication with the outgoing Administration and taking over by the incoming Administration for a successful transition.
The committee will engage Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, and review the finances of the outgoing government with a focus on receipts, assets, and liabilities, among others.
He maintain that the people of Zamfara State have higher expectations; believing we can rescue and rebuild our state.
We also chose you as members of the Transition Committee because we believe that with your years of experience and expertise, we can lay the foundation for the incoming government to succeed in its rescue mission.he said
The 60-member committee is chaired by the Former Inspector General of Police, M.D Abubaka.
In his remarks the chairman of the committee former IGP MD Abubakar pleage to work degidently without fear or favor