Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of three qualified indigenes to head key national programmes in Zamfara State.
Announcing the appointments, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada said the move is aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government for effective implementation of national social development initiatives.
According to the announcement, Mr Abdullahi Umar was appointed as the State Coordinator, Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0).
NJFP is a flagship initiative of the federal government, coordinated by the office of the Vice President. It is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding support from the European Union. The programme is designed to equip Nigerians with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build lasting careers.
Similarly, Governor Lawal appointed Aliyu Manir Mayana as the State Programme Manager for N-Power. He also appointed Hauwau Barau Suleman as the State Programme Manager for Grant for Vulnerable Group (GVG).
