Governor Dauda Lawal has directed immediate employment of 250 workers for the Zamfara Road Traffic Agency (ZAROTA) to enhance ongoing road constructions as part of the administrationโs urban renewal projects.
A statement by the Governorโs spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Lawal spoke on Monday when he chaired the 16th session of the stateโs Executive Council meeting at the Government House.
The statement said that the Governor was presented with comprehensive updates on the status of various ongoing projects in the state.
The statement said, โGovernor Lawal received detailed reports on the progress, challenges encountered and expected timelines for the completion of each project.
โThese updates covered various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education and law enforcement.
โIn his his address to the council, Governor Lawal emphasised the core values of his administrationโs rescue mission which prioritises accountability and transparency.
โWe have an enormous responsibility ahead of us as we embark on a rescue mission to set an example.
โOur mission is to rescue and rebuild Zamfara, as we donโt have any other place to call home.
โI directed the commissioner for justice and Attorney-General to establish a tribunal to handle traffic offences and violations due to increasing road accidents.
โIn addition, we are creating two truck parks in Gusau to manage heavy traffic caused by trailers.โ (Sun)